Old 01-07-2012, 10:27 AM
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katykwilt
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I worked on a raffle quilt last year (with others, of course). It was won by a lady who didn't need it, colors weren't right. It was a heavy one because we used cotton batting, so wasn't really what you could use to cuddle up in a nice chair with. This lady told me she gave it to her daughter in Chicago. (We're located near Detroit.) I thought that was nice, but she went on to say that her daughter is a social worker and trying to raise more money for a foundation where she works. Donations are getting skimpy with the economy, so the daughter will be donating our raffle quilt for her foundation to raffle. Well, my thoughts went from "that was nice" to "how wonderful that our quilt is going to another good cause." Yes, I think I'd be rather disappointed if someone else made money off a quilt that we donated our time and efforts on, but will agree that once it's gone, it's like a quilt that's sold. The new owner has no obligation to do what I'd want!
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