My Mom has been part of a neighborhood quilt group for some time. Over the past few years this group has combined forces to create a quilt to donate to a bi-annual fundraiser for a local hospital charitable foundation. This fundraiser has become a big deal over the years and the auction event is always preceded by a show to display all the donated quilts.
And so I wanted to share the incredible quilt my mom's group made this year. This gorgeous vintage-ABC's quilt is all hand appliqued. Each block is wonderful and whimsical. The quilt was then hand-quilted by volunteers.
I apologize the photographs aren't great.
The lighting was not very good and
I didn't have time to play with camera settings
because I was racing against
the "get the 5-year-old back for Kindergarten" clock.
Her group attended the auction last night and it sold for over $3500 buckaroos!
Many thanks for all of the kind comments and thoughts for my friend and her family - as well as the helpful information. I am so grateful.
Katy
the quilt is stunning - I'm not surprised it sold for so much money, it's a true heirloom! Cute mom too - you're right! (should have known, her daughter is pretty cute, isn't she?!)<br /><br />Oh, Amy, I am so very very sorry to hear about Sarah's passing. I cannot imagine how terrible her poor husband and family must be feeling at a time when they should be overjoyed. My
searchfamilies
What a beautiful quilt well done you should be proud i can see your mum is<br />Hugs Janice
Quilt Hollow
Wonderful quilt and fantastic bid!
Mary on Lake Pulaski
That quilt your Mom helped make is absolutely amazing and I am so happy that it raised an appropriate amount of money. Your Mom sounds like a special women. Glad things are falling into place for you.
Nedra
I miss going to the Deseret Foundation's Quilt Show. Every quilt and every display is always so well done. The quilt your mom's group did is amazing. What a fabulous offering for the hospital.
Crafty Mama
That quilt is amazing! So adorable, I am not surprised it went for as much as it did!
Aunt Spicy
Wow! That quilt is amazing! I am so glad that the workmanship was recognized and valued!
paulette
And it was worth every penny!! Well done ladies! Just gorgeous!<br />Paulette
Angie's Chit Chatting Corner
I wonder what someone does with a quilt that they purchased for that much money???
angela
Wonderful quilt - and what an awesome amount of money it raised!
Karen
Oh, how cute and so well done! It is hard to get a group quilt to all come together but obviously this group has had some good practice.
Emily
I am so glad your mom's quilt fetched so much money because it is UNBELIEVABLY Gorgeous! I love the vintage-y feel. Those ladies have got some skills!! 🙂
Laura-Lu
Yay for our Mom! The quilt turned out beautifully. P.S. I'm sad I missed out on the "aliens" sounds incredible.
Sherri
What a wonderful quilt...it's stunning! So much work...and how fun that your mom has now made an appearance on your blog!
A.
Great gravy, what a quilt! I think those ladies must have more patience than I do.
GloJoeSews
What an absolutely charming quilt. I adore those "old school" style quilts--all 40's and 50's looking! That a group of neighborhood women get together and do this work by hand is awesome. And---$3500! Wow! What a lucky organization that will receive this support. On another note--I'm sorry about ur friend's passing. We have a friend who passed after giving birth as a
Laurie Anne
What exceptional detail! A true heirloom...Congrats to your mom and her fellow quilters 🙂 xx
live a colorful life
Really beautiful quilt. Worth every penny.
Terresa
Presh quilt!
Aimee
That is truly adorable & I am astonished at how much money it raised! That is wonderful!!
jaybird
wow.. beautiful quilt.. and its great that it raised that much money!
Michele Ludemann
I absolutely love your ABC quilt!!! Is there a pattern for the appliqued pieces? Please respond asap. I want to make an ABC quilt for my grandson for his birthday in early May. Thanks so much!
Michele Ludemann
518-793-8399
Amy Smart
The pattern is: Nico's ABC's Quilt Pattern by The Vintage Spool Verna Mosquera. I'm not sure if it's still in print, but try googling it - it will come up somewhere. Good luck!