toogie

I was told about a fund raiser /auction coming up for a young woman in her 40's. A rare disease has attacked her kidneys. She has been in the hospital for couple weeks and drs talking about putting her on transplant list. A member of the family called to tell me, so I offered to make 'something' and donate. Any ideas for me? The event is in April.

Garden Gnome

Ooh, you could make a pretty throw size quilt in modern colors that would appeal to a wide range of people.

sewbizgirl

A throw quilt sounds good. If you go any bigger, they will never get what it's worth. Hope they raise a lot of money to help her.

Moira in N.E. England

I have recently donated two lap quilts to a local cancer charity for their fundraising. Each quilt was made from a jelly roll. The finished size was 35” x 40”. As I had some leftover fabric I made matching cushions for each quilt.

Grammahunt

Anything and everything works for the auction. Casserole carrier, quilts, wall hangings, table runners, placemats and matching table runner, insulated lunch bag, pot holders. A variety of people will be attending, so a variety of items are needed.

What part of the country is this fund raiser located??

oksewglad

I make items for fundraisers often. If you are into sewing mini quilts, they have been a good item for me.

I have also made what I call a Quilter's Basket with items a quilter would like...a sewing machine cover, a machine "apron" with pockets, a checkbook sized needle case/small project...see this link for more detailed information. This is the first one I made. I like to put together a couple of kits I from my fabric stash and self designed pattern (or a new pattern or online freebie. If using an online freebie from a blog make sure you ask permission from the blogger. I've never had one say no.)...think seasonal table runner or small wall hanging. Succeeding pictures were made the following years.

Quilter's Basket...Goodies for a quilter

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BSKTLOFR-QUILTER

Not a fundraiser but I made little bags/tote/cosmetic thank you for coming bags for out of town guests for my grandson's wedding. I heard back from a few of them stating various uses. I decorated them with lace and buttons and they turned out really sweet. I don't know if these are auction or boutique items you are looking for.

Elise1

I have found that sport team themed quilts sell really well.

tranum

Patriotic is what I would do in throw size. Someone may buy it and gift it to a Veteran.

Bbet

[ATTACH=CONFIG]608095[/ATTACH]Here is a baby quilt that I recently made that I will be donating to a fund raiser next month.