- by Debby Hudson, Quilt Auction Organizer
Our 15th Annual Silent Quilt Auction was held on November 20, 2010, at our new location, The University Center Mall. There were 179 quilts donated this year by over 94 talented and generous quilters in Alaska and the Lower 48. Sally’s Kitchen, who has entertained the crowd at every one of our 14 previous auctions, once again filled the area with magical sounds and harmony. Miles Allen, Sean Galvin, Casey Hoflich and Ryan McLaughlin of Asteroids, kept the attendees enthralled with their dynamic and lively music, as they have done since 2002.
Congratulations to Carolyn Akland of Cossayuna, New York, the winner of the extraordinarily gorgeous Elegant Logs raffle quilt made and machine quilted by Becky Rudisill and Sharon Berna’. Both Becky and Sharon are 15-year supporters of our annual event and we are grateful for their dedication and generosity to CASA.
Over $26,200 was raised from the auction of quilts, sales of both CASA merchandise and raffle tickets, and cash donations. Our deepest thanks to all that attended the event, all the auction helpers, and the following businesses: Alaska Event Services, Alaska Home Magazine, Dina’s Cozy Cabin Quilts, Doriola’s Restaurant, Great Harvest Bread, Great Originals, Just Sew, Seams Like Home, Spenard Builders Supply, Sylvia’s Quilt Depot, The Quilt Tree, The Quilt Zone, University Center Mall, and Valley Quilters Guild.
Our 16th annual silent quilt auction will be Saturday, November, 19, 2011, at the University Center Mall, with the deadline for submitting quilts is November 5, 2011. We do accept quilts throughout the year. Please contact Debby Hudson at 337-7990 or DebbyHudson@gci.net for information about this annual event.
