In 1895, Judge Joe and Mary Cunningham put their legacy gift plan into action by deeding “The Cedars” to the Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church to be used as an orphanage—known today as Cunningham Children’s Home. The Cedars Society honors those who have made a legacy gift in their will or estate plan to help provide care for Cunningham youth long into the future.

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, members of The Cedars Society were treated to a Festival of Quilts VIP Preview during which time they “voted” by ranking the show quilts. Earlier that same evening, our young ladies from the Girls Group Home also had the opportunity to rank their favorites. Votes were tallied and the following ribbons were awarded.

 

Best in Show: Starry Night	Quilt Owner: Sharon (Sherry) Burkhart Quilted By: Nancy Fessel Pieced by: Sherry Burkhart Date Completed: December 2021
People’s Choice: Vertigo	Quilt Owner: Judy Murphy Quilted By: Karen Kortman Pieced by: Judy Murphy Date Completed: Unknown
Honorable Mention: Crazy Quilt	Quilt Owner and Made By: Bismark UWFaith, Judy Bodine
Honorable Mention: Garden of Bliss	Quilt Owner and Made By: Patti Anderson Date Completed: 2023
Honorable Mention: Lush	Quilt Owner: Ann Pershing Quilted By: Diane Winder Pieced by: Ann Pershing Date Completed: May 2023