The quilts were prominently displayed at the convention center.
Connie and I started the ALA Biblioquilters when we met at the ALA conference in Washington, DC, in 1998. For some years we planned a fabric-shopping excursion at the conference city. Now we make quilts (some collaborative, most individual) that are sold in a silent auction to benefit an endowed library school scholarship.
This year the bids were the highest ever -- $7951!
I contributed these five.
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But wait, there's more.
This quilt was on display (not in the auction).
I don't know if you can grab the QR code from this photo. The link goes to Laura Guertin
and you can see her other science and data themed quilts.
This patchwork caught my eye.
Look again! It's paper collage made from catalog cards!
Here's more about the artist.
She donated these pieces to the silent auction (but not part of that $7951).
I was the successful bidder for this one. It's now on display on the mantel.
That is an impressive total amount raised from the quilts.Amazing! I love the art piece you won.
ReplyDeletenice win! lots of eye candy there....who knew the cards would end up being so interesting...LOL
ReplyDeleteThe grand total from the silent auction is impressive. It certainly goes to a good cause.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your donations and successful bidding. It’s especially commendable that you’ve contributed for decades. I loved the card catalog artwork. It reminds me a of room at one of the SF libraries where they papered the wall in old cards. I wish I’d thought of that.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I realized you helped start the biblioquilters - that's so neat! Congratulations on the earnings from the auction for your group!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt show!! and WOW!!! that is a lot that you raised!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great fundraiser, there are some really fun quilts that were donated. The quilt displays are pretty amazing too. Very cool stuff.
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