Below is the information about a silent auction we are having at Quilt Country to benefit the North Texas Food Bank, which is critically low on supplies right now. Please consider entering a mini quilt to auction off or bidding on the minis that are donated! 100% of proceeds will go to the food bank.
I think overall I will have 11 quilts to donate! I am passionate about this topic! Here are a couple that I've made so far:
Silent Auction
Quilt Country enjoys participating in projects that benefit our local community. After reading an article in the newspaper, we realized that we simply must do something to help the local food bank. The article will tell you about the dire need for food. The article is very moving.
After some discussion, we decided to hold a silent auction of miniature quilts. This way the food bank can use the money to purchase exactly what is needed. We will have our yearly canned food drive later in the fall.
I realize that this isn’t much notice but the food bank needs our help! If you are like me, I don’t often start a project until the week or so before the deadline anyway. Please help us help the North Texas Food Bank and donate a mini quilt to this very worthwhile cause.
Auction Rules:
Completely finish, bind and label your quilt donation.
Size - minimum - 4” X 6”, maximum - 12” X 12”
Materials - Traditional piecing and appliqué, mixed media, any embellishments, dangles, points, etc are fine.
In some way permanently put your name, city/state and the date on the back of your quilt. This can be done with a marker or a label.
Include an index card, or similar size paper with your name, email address, address, phone number and the title of your art work. Email would be the fastest way to get in touch with you, so be sure to include your email address. We would like to let you know of the total amount raised for the food bank and also tell you about the bidding on your piece.
Bring or mail your mini to Quilt Country at the address below. Entries must be received by 5:00PM on Thursday, July 1.
Quilt Country
701 South Stemmons #60
Lewisville, TX 75067
Bids will be accepted until 4:00PM on Sunday July 11. We are working on a way that will allow on-line bidding. At this time we haven’t quite figured it out but give us a week or so. Be here at 5:00PM on Sunday and, if you win, you can take your quilt home with you! Winners not present will be notified as soon as possible.
Again, sorry for the short notice but the food bank needs us and I know I can depend on our wonderful quilting friends to help out with this critical need.
Quilt Country enjoys participating in projects that benefit our local community. After reading an article in the newspaper, we realized that we simply must do something to help the local food bank. The article will tell you about the dire need for food. The article is very moving.
After some discussion, we decided to hold a silent auction of miniature quilts. This way the food bank can use the money to purchase exactly what is needed. We will have our yearly canned food drive later in the fall.
I realize that this isn’t much notice but the food bank needs our help! If you are like me, I don’t often start a project until the week or so before the deadline anyway. Please help us help the North Texas Food Bank and donate a mini quilt to this very worthwhile cause.
Auction Rules:
Completely finish, bind and label your quilt donation.
Size - minimum - 4” X 6”, maximum - 12” X 12”
Materials - Traditional piecing and appliqué, mixed media, any embellishments, dangles, points, etc are fine.
In some way permanently put your name, city/state and the date on the back of your quilt. This can be done with a marker or a label.
Include an index card, or similar size paper with your name, email address, address, phone number and the title of your art work. Email would be the fastest way to get in touch with you, so be sure to include your email address. We would like to let you know of the total amount raised for the food bank and also tell you about the bidding on your piece.
Bring or mail your mini to Quilt Country at the address below. Entries must be received by 5:00PM on Thursday, July 1.
Quilt Country
701 South Stemmons #60
Lewisville, TX 75067
Bids will be accepted until 4:00PM on Sunday July 11. We are working on a way that will allow on-line bidding. At this time we haven’t quite figured it out but give us a week or so. Be here at 5:00PM on Sunday and, if you win, you can take your quilt home with you! Winners not present will be notified as soon as possible.
Again, sorry for the short notice but the food bank needs us and I know I can depend on our wonderful quilting friends to help out with this critical need.
