QUILTS & FABRIC: PAST & PRESENT


Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Take A Chance or Two: Fundraisers for 2026

 


Every once in a while I scroll for Opportunity or Raffle Quilts online to see what's new and if there are trackable design trends. This spring I haven't seen much in the way of  style trends---quilts from various guilds are diverse. A minor trend is one our Kaw Valley Quilt Guild is participating in. As members age older quilts are being returned to raffle off once again. This year's KVQG star was made for auction 15 years ago, won and was recently given back to raise more funds. It's mostly fabrics from a Moda collection of fabric Terry Thompson and I did called Seneca Falls.

Stitched by The SewWhatevers: Jerry Van Leer, Wendy Turnbull, Roseanne Smith, 
Janet Perkins, Nicki Listerman, Carol Jones,  Sarah Fayman,
 Georgeann Eglinski, Barbara Brackman.
 Long-Arm quilting by Lori Kukuk

On the Left: #1997.007.0660 IQM from the James Collection. 
Pennsylvania. 1840-1860
Design was inspired by a Star of Bethlehem quilt in the collection of the International Quilt Museum.

Many guilds are making tickets available on line as is Kaw Valley so you can try your luck in the comfort of your own scrolling spot.

Orange County, California for Guide Dogs of America

Or if you'd like to mail a check for tickets at $5 each we will enter your name.

Kaw Valley Quilters Guild
ATTN: Opportunity Quilt Tickets
P.O. Box 1481
Lawrence, KS 66044
Allen Quilters' Guild

Omaha Quilters' Guild

Ozark Piecemakers

This wonder by the late Frankie Moran was donated by her family.
Drawing in July, Sisters Oregon.