The 9th Quilting at the Lake is underway at London Bridge Resort. The five-day retreat is a time for all to celebrate quilting and it’s organized by Havasu Stitchers.

A host of nationally known instructors are share their creativity and expertise. There are raffles, door prizes and a walk-through quilt exhibition.

One of the Havasu Stitchers organizers of Quilting at the Lake, Sarah McNary, said there are women from across the country participating.

“We have ladies here from Alaska, we have ladies from the East Coast, amazing, amazing teachers here, and it’s all for Havasu Stitchers and our local residents,” McNary said.

Dee Ward works on a pattern during Quilting By The Bridge Friday afternoon. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Marg Hall sews Friday afternoon during Quilting By The Bridge. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Ladies quilt at the London Bridge Resort Friday afternoon. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Quilts are lined up inside the London Bridge Resort Friday afternon. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Pam Hennings sews Friday afternoon during Quilting By The Bridge. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene