CCQ auctioned a quilt with Oregon Ducks-themed fabrics as a fundraiser for our program. The quilt was expertly pieced by CCQ instructor Betty DeHaven shown holding the quilt along with instructor Linnette Talney. The quilting, by volunteer longarm quilter Kathy Morrison, carries out the sports theme with balls — footballs, baseballs, basketballs, volleyballs, and more. The auction ended on October 31, 2012, raising $250 for CCQ.
Bolt, a NE Portland shop specializing in modern quilt fabrics, is holding a fabric drive for CCQ. The drive ends September 30th, so hurry over to their shop with your unwanted quilting cottons. Bolt is located at 2136 NE Alberta Street, Portland. Here’s a link to their website with more information about the fabric drive. Bolt has been a big supporter of our program. Last year the shop included us in their “Organization of the Month” series of fundraisers and donated a portion of proceeds from a special sale to our program.
CCQ has received a grant of $460 from the Mid-Valley Quilt Guild. MVQG established its philanthropy fund in 2010 to stimulate interest in all aspects of making, collecting, tradition, history and preservation of quilts. Grant funds come from the guild’s bi-annual pot holder projects. Mid-Valley Quilt Guild is a 300+ member guild located in Salem, Oregon where the guild offers a wide range of speaker events, classes, quilt shows, and volunteer opportunities. For more information about MVQG, please visit their website: Mid-Valley Quilt Guild.