A quilt for a church to raffel off
08-10-2011, 02:33 PM
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There was just something in a quilting magazine (McCalls quilting Sept/Oct issue) about having a successful raffle. One of the things was to make sure the quilt was queen size and that it incorporated 8-9 different fabrics. If you only do 2-4 colors it gives people a reason to not buy a ticket "Those colors don't match anything in my house". Another thing they mentioned was having a little info sheet with the raffle about how much time went into making the quilt, how much it cost etc.
I know you asked specifically about a pattern and I'm not answering that for you... sorry :( I don't have a pattern idea, but I thought the 8-9 fabrics was important to mention. The article specifically mentioned that if it was a church raffle that "a traditional quilt is a must. Classic pieced designs are universally loved and, while not absolutely necessary, a little applique goes a long way."
Hope that info is helfpul to you :)
I know you asked specifically about a pattern and I'm not answering that for you... sorry :( I don't have a pattern idea, but I thought the 8-9 fabrics was important to mention. The article specifically mentioned that if it was a church raffle that "a traditional quilt is a must. Classic pieced designs are universally loved and, while not absolutely necessary, a little applique goes a long way."
Hope that info is helfpul to you :)
08-10-2011, 02:33 PM
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I'm the church member currently in charge of the annual raffle quilt. Believe me, they don't much care about the design or color.
BTW, ours awarded July 24, brought in a profit of $794. Pretty good for our little country church. 2nd and 3rd place were an afghan and a bushel of groceries.
BTW, ours awarded July 24, brought in a profit of $794. Pretty good for our little country church. 2nd and 3rd place were an afghan and a bushel of groceries.
08-10-2011, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltlonger
log cabin or a house quilt would use up a lot of stash!!and not to be to difficult! bless you for doing this!
08-10-2011, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Can that church do a raffle?
Does it need to get a permit or anything?
Some states are really picky about raffles.
Does it need to get a permit or anything?
Some states are really picky about raffles.
08-10-2011, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
Originally Posted by watterstide
i also would make it a lap size. how long have you been quilting,piecing?
i think a log cabin quilt...there are so many ways to lay it out...it would be fun to do the blocks, and then figure out how to lay it out!
What a great thing to do for the church...!
i think a log cabin quilt...there are so many ways to lay it out...it would be fun to do the blocks, and then figure out how to lay it out!
What a great thing to do for the church...!
Most of us routinely make lap quilts for ill or elderly members of the parish. Personally, I'd never take a chance on a lap quilt.
08-10-2011, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Elisabethann
There was just something in a quilting magazine (McCalls quilting Sept/Oct issue) about having a successful raffle. One of the things was to make sure the quilt was queen size and that it incorporated 8-9 different fabrics. If you only do 2-4 colors it gives people a reason to not buy a ticket "Those colors don't match anything in my house". Another thing they mentioned was having a little info sheet with the raffle about how much time went into making the quilt, how much it cost etc.
I know you asked specifically about a pattern and I'm not answering that for you... sorry :( I don't have a pattern idea, but I thought the 8-9 fabrics was important to mention. The article specifically mentioned that if it was a church raffle that "a traditional quilt is a must. Classic pieced designs are universally loved and, while not absolutely necessary, a little applique goes a long way."
Hope that info is helfpul to you :)
I know you asked specifically about a pattern and I'm not answering that for you... sorry :( I don't have a pattern idea, but I thought the 8-9 fabrics was important to mention. The article specifically mentioned that if it was a church raffle that "a traditional quilt is a must. Classic pieced designs are universally loved and, while not absolutely necessary, a little applique goes a long way."
Hope that info is helfpul to you :)
Interesting. However, in our case, the cost and man-hours would be difficult to calculate with so many people involved. This next one for our church will have to be based on the last set embroidered blocks in our possession. Several values of burgundy, some green, some blue, some gold.
08-10-2011, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by maryb44662
Originally Posted by bearisgray
Can that church do a raffle?
Does it need to get a permit or anything?
Some states are really picky about raffles.
Does it need to get a permit or anything?
Some states are really picky about raffles.
A raffle is far more profitable than an auction. And generally far more regulated by the state. But that's something the church deals with.
08-10-2011, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Elisabethann
There was just something in a quilting magazine (McCalls quilting Sept/Oct issue) about having a successful raffle. One of the things was to make sure the quilt was queen size and that it incorporated 8-9 different fabrics. If you only do 2-4 colors it gives people a reason to not buy a ticket "Those colors don't match anything in my house". Another thing they mentioned was having a little info sheet with the raffle about how much time went into making the quilt, how much it cost etc.
I know you asked specifically about a pattern and I'm not answering that for you... sorry :( I don't have a pattern idea, but I thought the 8-9 fabrics was important to mention. The article specifically mentioned that if it was a church raffle that "a traditional quilt is a must. Classic pieced designs are universally loved and, while not absolutely necessary, a little applique goes a long way."
Hope that info is helfpul to you :)
I know you asked specifically about a pattern and I'm not answering that for you... sorry :( I don't have a pattern idea, but I thought the 8-9 fabrics was important to mention. The article specifically mentioned that if it was a church raffle that "a traditional quilt is a must. Classic pieced designs are universally loved and, while not absolutely necessary, a little applique goes a long way."
Hope that info is helfpul to you :)
08-10-2011, 02:46 PM
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How about a double Irish Chain? Maybe in neutral and scraps so that it is colorful and fits many decors.
It is very nice of you to do that, and I am sure you can't go wrong with whatever you go with, I would only use as many colors in it as possible to appeal to as many people as possible.
It is very nice of you to do that, and I am sure you can't go wrong with whatever you go with, I would only use as many colors in it as possible to appeal to as many people as possible.
08-10-2011, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by candi
How about a double Irish Chain? Maybe in neutral and scraps so that it is colorful and fits many decors.
It is very nice of you to do that, and I am sure you can't go wrong with whatever you go with, I would only use as many colors in it as possible to appeal to as many people as possible.
It is very nice of you to do that, and I am sure you can't go wrong with whatever you go with, I would only use as many colors in it as possible to appeal to as many people as possible.
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