St. Croix Quilts 2008
Home Sweet Home

August 8 and 9, 2008


St. Croix Hall, Washington County Community College, Calais, ME
to benefit The Beckett Center and WCCC Scholarship fund
 


Overview
 


Jane Eaton's Starry Night quilt won Viewer's Choice
 

Jen Lacasse volunteered to work at the guild's booth of sale items
 

One of the beautiful wallhangings non-member, Patricia Caldwell of Alexander, displays at the show
 

A young visitor to the show enjoys activities in the Children's Corner
 

Joanne Spencer prepares for her demonstration of Jinny Beyer border prints
 

Our Vignettes

"Attic Treasures" coordinated by Jane Eaton
 


"The Baby's Room" coordinated by Edie Marsh
 


"Christmas Wonderland" coordinated by Jen Lacasse and Leona Juranty
 


"Horse Haven" coordinated by Lindy Hatt and Teresa Porter
 


"Log Cabins" coordinated by Eva Severance
 


"Miniatures" coordinated by Mary Anne Spearin
 


"Seaside Cottage Porch" coordinated by Dana Bard
 

Silent Auction

Thanks to coordinator Eva Severance, generous quilters, and eager bidders,
we raised $647 to benefit Friends of Sunrise County Dialysis Center
 

Some of Our Vendors

Bonnie Hunter Quiltmaker
 


Evelyn Caruso, The Cotton Cupboard Quilt Shop
 


Blueberry fabrics designed by Jolene's Originals
 

Mountain Folk Challenge

(l to r) Bonnie Hunter, Joanne Spencer, (overalls for ballots), and Sue Dible
 


(l to r) Dana Bard, Sandy Hill, Leona Juranty, and Liz Trouant
 


Sue Dible won first place with 70 votes
 

An Impromptu Lesson at the Show

Gifted quilter, Patricia Caldwell, (2nd from left) explains her construction techniques
to an audience of eager quilters
 

Mountain Folk Raffle Quilt
Thanks to your help, we raised over $2,000 to benefit Bangor's Ronald McDonald House!

Jen Lacasse who coordinated the selling of raffle tickets hands a surprised Jane Eaton
the winning ticket (with Jane's name on it)  Congratulation, Jane!


Members were challenged to see who could sell the most raffle tickets on the Mountain Folk quilt to benefit the Ronald McDonald House in Bangor.  Above are the six top-selling members; they include (l to r) Mary Ann O'Brien ($259), Liz Trouant ($132), Leona Juranty ($324), Edie Marsh ($103), Jen Lacasse ($179), and Eva Severance ($216).  Together with other members, these ladies help raise $2,076 for the Ronald McDonald House.

Thank you!


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