LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild had a spectacular November guest.

Thom Atkins is a quilter and beader.

Some of his projects were quite large, all were beautiful and gave the guild members a new insight to bring their quilts to life.

Atkins used seed beads, oblong beads, glittering beads and just about any kind you can imagine.

His mermaid was something to see; the beads were uniform in both color and style.

The guild enjoyed and appreciated the artistry Atkins exhibits.