There was just something in a quilting magazine (McCalls quilting Sept/Oct issue) about having a successful raffle. One of the things was to make sure the quilt was queen size and that it incorporated 8-9 different fabrics. If you only do 2-4 colors it gives people a reason to not buy a ticket "Those colors don't match anything in my house". Another thing they mentioned was having a little info sheet with the raffle about how much time went into making the quilt, how much it cost etc.

I know you asked specifically about a pattern and I'm not answering that for you... sorry :( I don't have a pattern idea, but I thought the 8-9 fabrics was important to mention. The article specifically mentioned that if it was a church raffle that "a traditional quilt is a must. Classic pieced designs are universally loved and, while not absolutely necessary, a little applique goes a long way."

Hope that info is helfpul to you :)

I'm the church member currently in charge of the annual raffle quilt. Believe me, they don't much care about the design or color.

BTW, ours awarded July 24, brought in a profit of $794. Pretty good for our little country church. 2nd and 3rd place were an afghan and a bushel of groceries.

I thought about the log cabin design. I have one that I made and it was very easy to put together. I will do the quilting on the machine tho, I hand quilted mine. Thanks!

I don't know....that would be their problem. They have an "auction" every year, of home made items, so I wouldn't think it would be much difference than a raffle.

No, I will make what ever design I chose, a queen sized quilt. They would apt to get better $$ for one larger than a lap quilt.

Interesting. However, in our case, the cost and man-hours would be difficult to calculate with so many people involved. This next one for our church will have to be based on the last set embroidered blocks in our possession. Several values of burgundy, some green, some blue, some gold.

A raffle is far more profitable than an auction. And generally far more regulated by the state. But that's something the church deals with.

Thanks!! I have patterns galore, so it would not be hard to find one that uses many colors. I may use embroidery machine to quilt it in the continious line quilting pattern. Thanks again. Mary

How about a double Irish Chain? Maybe in neutral and scraps so that it is colorful and fits many decors.

It is very nice of you to do that, and I am sure you can't go wrong with whatever you go with, I would only use as many colors in it as possible to appeal to as many people as possible.

I pulled that pattern also. I am still trying to decide on one. Thanks for your input. Mary