Museum Fundraiser
 

I was tasked with coming up with a fund raising idea for our local museum. Our local quilt guild had a fun project last year where each of us took a turn, every other week, at ‘instructing’ everyone else on our favorite quilt block. We had traditional piecing, appliqué, paper-piecing, etc. So, I asked my friends if they would be interested in completing their favorite quilt block for the museum fundraising quilt. I bought some ‘inspiration” fabric in blue hues and a light blue for background. I cut each fabric into some swatches and gave each color to my friends and asked them to use their blue stash to complete the blocks. When I got them back, I squared them up and sashed them in navy blue. Then I used the inspiration fabric as a wide border. Although I know some quilters think using sheets as backing is a no-no, but I found a nice quality navy blue sheet, used navy blue King Tut thread and quilted a free motion loops & circles design, then finished it up with hand binding. Here is a photo of the quilt guild members and the finished quilt.

nice quilt- good luck with your fund raiser.

My DS would so love that quilt. He has one in the kaliedascope block using much the same fabrics. And what a beautiful group of ladies.

Great fundraising. You all did a beautiful job on the quilt

the quilt is beautiful! best wishes for a successful fundraiser

You all did a great job on the quilt. Hope it raises alot of money.
I've used a sheet as backing several times (sure saves time not having to piece a back).
The one I handquilted was a nightmare - I learned that the weave is way too tight for easy quilting.

you all did a great job. i am sure you will sell lots of tickets. it is pretty

Very pretty quilt--good luck with your fund raiser!

So pretty, good luck with the fund raiser.

Good looking quilt! And who is the honorary little member down front waving at everyone, the cutie pie?!

Jan in VA

Your quilt is lovely! Congratulations to everyone who contributed. You and your friends did an awesome job and certainly a worthy cause. I have to say, though, the precious little boy waving stole the show in your picture.

Great fund raising quilt! The blues are eye catching and I'm sure many will have several ideas of how they will use it if they are fortunate enough to win. Good job quilters!

Beautiful quilt. It is absolutely gorgeous! I love blues!!!! Teresa

Wish I could buy tickets!! It is beautiful!! Good Luck with the fundraiser. I bet you could sell the tickets for more than you are!!

well, I think you all did a lovely job! I hope you raise plenty!

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL QUILT.

Beautiful quilt - great job! Where are you selling your raffle tickets? Good luck with the fundraiser.

Hope you sell buckets of tickets....it's a beautiful quilt and whoever wins it will love it. I think the colour and design will appeal to many.