Thursday, March 26, 2009

Memory Quilts as fund raisers


We have found that many people have turned to us to help them take their memories and turn them into quilts, of all forms!
Today, I want to get you thinking about that pile of well worn and well-loved T-shirts that have been sitting around somewhere, gathering dust. Did you know they could possibly be turned into funds to help a good cause???
The one pictured today is going to be a raffle quilt, actually one of three similar ones that we created out of a local elementary school's shirts. They will be raffled off to raise money to support the school and children's activities. Now, isn't that a creative use of those stuffed in drawers?
Actually, these three are only the latest in a series of raffle quilts we have done. One, in 2007, was bought for $5000!!!!!!!!! That's nothing to sneeze at, that's for sure.
So, think about it. Can your old shirts be turned into something warm, wonderful and most of all filled with memories that can be used as a raffle item for your organization?
Tomorrow, I will show you an incredibly loving quilt from a Mom to her talented daughter. see you then.