Gems from the Genesee Valley 2006 Raffle Quilt

This raffle quilt (size: 82 X 94), named “Gems from the Genesee
Valley,” was designed by club member Christine Wickert. The
whole process started in June 2004. The 72 four inch sampler
blocks showcased in this quilt were made by various members of
the club. Instructions in how to assemble miniature blocks and
many patterns were provided by club member Beth Brandkamp.
The Irish Chain setting squares were assembled by club members
during two sewing sessions at Patricias’ Fabric House. The entire
quilt was assembled and sewn by club members in yet another
sewing session at Christine’s Club House. The floral appliqué
border was designed and hand stitched by Christine Wickert with
the help of several club members. The quilt was basted during one
of our club meetings and then 20 club members spent about 425
communal hours hand quilting it in club member Peg Tuttle’s living
room during the summer of 2005. Club member Ruth Ohol sewed
the binding.

The quilt was appraised by Linda Hunter, a certified AQS appraiser,
at $3,800.

This is a Post Card of our Raffle Quilt.
The Post Card was designed by Paula Melino to promote
our Biennial Quilt Show and the Raffle Quilt.

Pat Berardi is helping to hold up the raffle quilt for
show and tell at our May 2000 meeting. The quilt had
just been basted by members at the meeting.

Genesee Valley Quilt Club, Inc.

.......Blending Art and Tradition

Founded January 1936

2006 Raffle Quilt
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"GEMS FROM THE GENESEE VALLEY"

The winner of this lovely quilt is: Alice Robinson

Alice Robinson holding her prize Raffle
Quilt with Chris Wickert (in pink)

Alice Robinson holding her prize Raffle
Quilt with help from her husband is
helping her hold it.