Itty Bitty Auction
In June of 2009 the Endowment Committee proposed an Itty Bitty Challenge and Fundraiser. AQSG members and friends participated by making a 4" (finished) block that was an Itty Bitty version of a larger block pattern. The blocks could be pieced, appliquéd, or embroidered and worked by hand or machine. Completed blocks were set to AQSG with a $5 donation per block. Members of the Endowment committee used the blocks to make wall quilts.
The “unfinished” quilt tops were displayed at Seminar 2009 in San Jose, California. Bonnie Dwyer organized an eBay auction of the “finished” quilts that December. Images of the finished quilts from the popular Itty Bitty Quilt Challenge may be seen below.
Click on the images of the quilts for a larger view!
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4th of July MemoriesProudly celebrating our country’s birthday. 16" x 16". Constructed and machine quilted by Jayne Steffens. Winner: Ruth Lind |
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Autumn GlowMostly 19th Century reproduction fabrics in autumn colors. 18" x 18". Constructed and machine quilted by Jayne Steffens. Winner: Terri Ellis |
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Banister Hall TulipsSpring strolls and picnics amid the tulips at Bannister Hall. 17" x 17". Winner: Maureen Gavaghan Craig |
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Itty Bit of AmishThe Electric Amish have nothin' on us! Winner: Sally Ambrose |
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Love Me Tender!It isn't Elvis, but look for AQSG quilted into the heart! 20" x 20". Constructed and hand quilted by Xenia Cord. Winner: Patty Andrews |
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Redwork PizazzTraditional redwork designs, hand embroidered. 20" x 20".
Constructed by Beryl Bland & Sally Ambrose, Winner: Kristi Ellison Jalics |
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Stars & StripesWowza!
A 4 inch Feathered Star in the center! 18" x 18". Winner: Sally Ambrose |
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Strawberries Dipped in ChocolateThis quilt reminds us of strawberries, chocolate and champagne. But where’s the champagne? 18" x 22.5". Winner: Molly Butler |
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United StarsStanding together in support of AQSG. Winner: Karen Alexander |
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Who’ll Get the WormHey, move over, there are enough worms for all. 15.5" x 19.5". Hand embroidered by Cotton Club group, constructed by Sally Ambrose, hand quilted by Beryl Bland. Winner: Kathleen Coogan Noel |
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Yes We Can (Quilt)And that says it all! 19" x 19". Winner: Mary Persyn |
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Baby’s DayA miniaturized version of a 1930s series kit. 20" x 26". Hand embroidered and hand quilted by Xenia Cord. Winner: Julia Zgliniec |
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Chianti, Shiraz and CabernetBird on a branch what do you see? A summer wine sampler waiting for me. Winner: Patty Andrews |
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Chocolate Covered CherriesBrach’s may have discontinued this treat, but the memory lives on! 16.5" x 16.5". Constructed and hand quilted by Xenia Cord. Winner: Deb Roberts |
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Going for the GoldThar’s gold a-waitin’in the AQSG hills. Winner: Amy Korn |
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Krazy Kitten KapersSleeping, playing, looking out the window, kitties have attitude. 19" x 19". Winner: Sally Ambrose |
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Must Love CheddarCan you say ‘East of the Susquehanna’? Winner: Mary Persyn |
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Quilt Galaxy
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Redwork & PinwheelsWho doesn’t like redwork and pinwheels. Winner: Gail Bakkom |
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Shades of VictoriaVictorian soft and gentle. Machine quilted. 16.5" x 16.5". Constructed and quilted by Jayne Steffens. |
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Spring BloomsMary, Mary, how does your Winner: Sally Ambrose |
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Star Spangled BasketsStand up and cheer this happy quilt! Winner: Carol Miller |
A Great Big Thanks to our Members and Friends who contributed to the 2009 Itty Bitty Block Challenge for the Endowment Fund:
Claire Alexander |
Linda Koenig |