The quilt being raffled off by OPS this year is a quilt like you have never seen before…and may never see again!
The center Ocracoke Lighthouse square was designed and meticulously hand-appliqued and hand-quilted by Jane Griffin. The surrounding lighthouses were designed and beautifully hand-appliqued by Cindy Hichens and Ann Borland. Cindy also pieced the corner Mariner’s Compass squares. Then, the Ocracoke Needle and Thread Club gathered to add the border, binding and hand-quilt this usable art piece.
This quilt is dedicated in memory of our fellow quilter and loyal volunteer at the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, Rosemary Howe Wetherill (1927-2012). She taught us not only about quilting but also about how to enjoy what we have.
She was an inspiration to us all with her feisty spirit and her love of color and crafts. We miss her very much.
To purchase raffle tickets ($1 for one ticket, $5 for six tickets, and $10 for twelve tickets) for this outstanding quilt, contact the OPS Museum directly at admin@ocracokepreservation.org or call 252-928-7375. For more information visit http://www.ocracokepreservation.org/index.php/programs/special-events.
Our latest Ocracoke Newsletter is the story of our island Post Office. You can read it here: http://www.villagecraftsmen.com/news042113.htm.
When does the raffle end?
ReplyDeleteThe drawing will be held at the end of November, 2013.
DeleteIt's beautiful! I'll be sure to pick up a few tickets when I return in late June. (Also, your Blog is one of the many ways I get my OBX fix while I wait all year to come back. Thanks for keeping up with it!)
ReplyDeleteAs always the quilt is beautiful. The women who made it did a wonderful job.Just beautiful!!!
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