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jitkaau 03-10-2011 09:43 PM

Children's hospital donation?

watson's mom 03-10-2011 09:53 PM


Originally Posted by quilting librarian
Thank you, everyone! I am having second thoughts about letting it go. The more I think about it, the better it sounds to keep it and display it every year.

If you raffle it or auction it off, one child and his/her family gets to enjoy it. If you keep it and display it every year, MANY kids get to see and enjoy it. It will make happy memories for all of them.

Ritzquilts 03-10-2011 09:57 PM

Give to a local hosptial for them to hang, and all the childen can see it for years to come

lalaland 03-10-2011 10:45 PM

I always ask myself, "what would I do with it?" and if the answer is put it away because I really don't have a use, or a place for it, then I know I need to find it a home. To put that beautiful quilt away would be a shame, it deserves a bed and a cuddle. If the library is having an upcoming event to raise money, I'd donate it to them as an auction item. I know our library is really hurting for funds to keep the children's library going and they would really appreciate the donation.

quilting librarian 03-10-2011 10:53 PM

.... I know our library is really hurting for funds to keep the children's library going and they would really appreciate the donation.[/quote]

You are so right about the state of school (and public) libraries in CA. I haven't had a budget to buy books in ages - aside from PTA - thank God for them!

QM 03-10-2011 11:09 PM


Originally Posted by dellareya
I would decorate my classroom for each holiday and season with quilts. I used the same ones each year and added a few over time. The students looked forward to seeing certain quilts come out year after year. I would save this beauty till next year and then you can decide what to do with it.

Since you have not promised it, I think that is a good solution. I do think it would make a really good raffle quilt, however.

dash2000lbs 03-10-2011 11:12 PM

I luv it, having 9 grandchildren I am always looking for inspiration. That is awesome!!! I have made quilts for my granchildren's school and they get raffled for the extras that are needed. One of my quilts went for over $600, still amazed!

QM 03-11-2011 12:16 AM

Good for you!!!

jpthequilter 03-11-2011 01:18 AM


Originally Posted by quilting librarian
This quilt is now hanging in the school library where I work - Dr. Seuss's birthday was March 2. March is Celebrate Reading Month at our school. I bought the panel and a couple yards of coordinating fabric, shopped my stash for the rest, and created my own pattern.

Originally I thought I would have a raffle and give it away at the end of the school year, or maybe put it in the silent auction at open house. The money would go to buy books for the library. Now that it is finished, I am having second thoughts.
What would you do?

If you enjoyed making it, make another one, and then raffle one of them. The raffle will bring in the most money.
We are a small town. We got 3k recently for a raffled quilt.

*QuilterWannabee* 03-11-2011 02:05 AM

A Dr. Suess quilt? That is so neat! (What will it be next?) Always amazed by the creativity on this board.


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