Today was our major fundraiser for the guild, so that we have outstanding speakers and great workshops.
A treasure of our guild is the music before the meeting starts and during break. We have three pianists who trade off playing. Above is Pat McNeil. Also Sharing their talent are Jo Hutcheson and Elizabeth Geer. We appreciate their selections and their dedication.
Our event includes raffle baskets which were large and fascinating this year. I did my thread basket which contained about 300 spools of thread - some "pre-owned", but most of them new. I collect them throughout the year from friends who clean out their studios and from estate sales.
One friendship group does a money tree or bouquet each year. Trouble is nobody wants to unfold the money to spend it!
We have a live auction with quilts donated by individuals, friendship groups and the Philanthropy group. The two on the right are vintage tops, we always have a few.
Of course, there is food. Delicious treats, both sweet and savory made by members. We always think, "What will we do with all this food?" only to find the tables bare by the end of the event.
It was a fun day and, hopefully, we have enhanced our coffers for the year ahead.
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