The Festival of Quilts celebrates a special tradition at Cunningham; since 1895, every young person that comes to live at Cunningham is given a hand-made quilt to enjoy and treasure forever. The quilts are lovingly created by United Methodist Women and other members of the quilting community throughout Illinois who care about Cunningham youth.
Best of Show &
1st Place Bed Quilt - Hand Quilted:
"Ladies of the Sea" shown by Carolyn Stine
Bed Quilt – Machine Quilted:
1st Place –"Bluebirds in My Garden" shown by Carolyn Stine
Honorable Mention – “Livia's Star" shown by Cynthia Hubert/Art Needle
Bed Quilt – Hand Quilted:
"Ladies of the Sea" shown by Carolyn Stine
Honorable Mention – “Double Wedding Ring" shown by Niantic Quilters
Antique Quilt:
1st Place – “Dresden Plate" shown by Mary Metzger Harris
Honorable Mention – “A Mabry Masterpiece" shown by Mary Walker
Wall-hanging or Lap Quilt:
1st Place – “Friendly Wreath” shown by Carolyn Stine
Honorable Mention – “Fireworks" shown by Sherry Fourez
7th Annual Festival of Quilts
Honorable Mention - Antique Quilt - “Lonestar” shown by Rosemarie Umland
Our sincere apologies for misrepresenting Rosemarie’s family heirloom quilt in the 8th Annual Festival of Quilts Program
The Story of the “Lonestar”:
In 1945, my Grandmother pieced this very brightly colored quilt. The quilting was completed by the ladies of the Fairbury Hospital Auxiliary. Many members of the Auxiliary were Mennonites. They were know for their handiwork, especially their quilts at the time. Their stitches were always perfect.
My Grandmother would 120 years old, if she were alive today. The quilt reflects a lot of her personality, always happy and cheerful, and loved bright colors. She had to raise her three children alone after her husband died in 1932 on the farm. Somehow, she made time for herself. Quilting, she told me, “was very calming”. Enjoy!
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All proceeds from the Festival will directly benefit children and youth at Cunningham Children's Home.
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