HARRISTON – The draw for raffle quilts made by the Four Corners Quilters’ Guild of Mount Forest was held at the Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church in Harriston on Feb. 12.
A queen-sized quilt, made in the South Sea Cross pattern with an estimated value of $800, was won by Tamara Blagonic of Nobleton.
Guild member Debbie Smith accepted the quilt from guild president Neil Cloes on behalf of the winner.
The first-prize raffle quilt was presented to Debbie Smith, right, who accepted on behalf of winner Tamara Blagonic, by Four Corners Quilters’ Guildpresident Neil Cloes.
The second prize, a matching table topper quilt valued at $100, was won by Gertie Kramer of Harriston.
The second-prize quilt from the Four Corners Quilters’ Guild raffle was presented to Gertie Kramer, right, by guild president Neil Cloes.
Both quilts were machine quilted by Jean Cloes of The Quilt Jeannie in Harriston.
The proceeds of the raffle ticket sales are committed to acquiring supplies to make additional quilts for local charitable purposes.
Also at the draw event, four quilts were donated to both Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest and Palmerston and District Hospital for palliative care.
Amy Van Huss received the quilts on behalf of the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation and Dale Franklin on behalf of the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation.
An additional three quilts were donated specifically to the dialysis unit at the Palmerston hospital.
The quilt donations were described as “warm hugs” for people going through a difficult time and were much appreciated by both hospital representatives.
Four palliative care quilts were presented to Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation Development officer Amy Van Huss by Four Corners Quilters’ Guild president Neil Cloes at a raffle draw at Knox-Calvin Presbyterian Church in Harriston on Feb. 12.
Guild members participated in producing these quilts with the creative guidance of Linda Harris.
Guild officials thank everyone who supported ticket sales and look forward to continuing to support the local community though the gift of quilts.
The Four Corners Quilters’ Guild was founded in 1998 and is in its 26th year.
It is based in Mount Forest, at the junction of the four former townships from which the membership base is drawn – hence “Four Corners.”
It provides an opportunity for quilters to come together to share knowledge, learn from others, and contribute to the betterment of the community, officials say.
The guild funds its activities through membership fees and quilt shows and is grateful for the support of the Cultural Roundtable of the Township of Wellington North, officials add.
The guild meets on the second Tuesday of each month from September to June. Winter meetings are held on Zoom. New members are always welcome.
Visit the Four Corners Quilters Guild on Facebook for more information.
