Fundraiser - Quilters Unlimited Show Boutique

   

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QU Show Boutique Update

Now that the holidays are over it's time to start thinking about our next fundraiser ---the boutique at the Quilters Unlimited Show on June 3 -5. Since this may be our only chance to make money for our programs this year I hope we see a lot of participation from our most generous group. 

We will accept anything you donate. Below are my suggestions for items that have sold well in the past. I patterns available, if needed: 

            Purses                                  Small zippered bags                                    Mug Rugs

            Baby bibs                              Baby and Children’s quilts                           Microwave Bowl Holders

            Receiving blankets               Stuffed Animals                                           Pincushions

            Aprons                                  Children’s Pillowcases                              

           Themed Table Runners – Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, etc.

I have already received many wonderful items so I know this can be a successful fundraising effort for Mt Vernon.

If you have any suggestions or questions my email is joyofquilting@gmail.com and my phone number is 703 273 3612.   

Looking forward to all your wonderful creations and thanks so much,     Joyce

2015/2016 Fundraiser

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Our 2015 auction was a grand success, but we all feel a little “burned out” from the huge effort that made the auction as profitable as possible.  Therefore, this year, I wanted to present something other than an auction for our 2015-2016 fundraising event.

We will raffle of a wonderful quilt.   Now don’t panic!  The quilt is already completed and ready for “prime time”.

The raffle tickets have been printed and are ready to be distributed to the membership starting at the September 8^th Business Meeting.  The drawing will be held at our December Luncheon.

Your participation in this event is crucial!!!  Raffle tickets will be sold for $1.00

I hope everyone will purchase at least one package of 20 tickets to keep and/or sell.  So, please bring cash or your checkbook to the September meeting. 

Full membership participation will make this a really EASY and profitable event.

Remember this is THE fundraiser event for this year. . . . . Rickie Frost

RAFFLE QUILT INFORMATION

The quilt we are raffling was donated by Pat Alfredson. Quilt was started by Gail Englsh, finished by Pat Alfredson, and quilted by Angela Miller.  The quilt measures 79 1/4” by 78 1/2”

Chantilly Nine Patch in beige background with red, yellow, rust, blue and green. Solid blocks 5 3/4” square,  with alternating nine patch blocks set on point, creating a traditional Single Irish Chain design.  Total 133 blocks, with setting triangles and 8” borders.

Traditionally a pattern executed in two colors, this variation using multi- colored blocks revitalizes the design by drawing the viewer closer to the quilt design elements.  Beautifully machine quilted.

Quilt is appraised at $1525.00.  Professional appraisal, for insurance purposes, available to raffle winner.