14"x 14 1/4" “Santa’s Helpers” features an adorable hand-painted scene of Santa’s elves stitching on a quilt. Painted by Mary Judge, a well-known local artist, the scene is based on a pattern by Prudy Vannier and used with her permission, but Mary added her personal magic. The additional fabric strips, in Christmas colors, were pieced and quilted by Julie Roberge.

This piece may be gently hand washed using a mild unscented detergent. Do not use fabric softener. Washing will however, soften the painted surface. If pressing, press from back or use a press cloth.

Mary Judge has been involved with Decorative (tole) Painting since 1984. She has a special fondness for Prudy Vannier's elf designs. Thanks to Prudy for allowing her to adapt the elf designs. Mary says she is "an old seamstress" but a "new quilter."

Julie Roberge began quilting while living in Colorado and has picked up again here in Virginia with friends who encouraged her to return to the craft for her extended family.

21"x 21" "

Patriotic Star" is made using the traditional Log Cabin Design. It is done with red, white and blue cotton fabrics using the technique of foundation piecing with an applique. The piece has a red border and is framed with a wooden frame and glass. What a great addition to any patriotic celebration!

Skip Bundy from Springfield, VA has a love of detail and small intricate work. She especially likes to work with men's ties. She gets her inspirations through magazines, TV and others.

30" x 30"

"Red Table Topper”  is a true treasure.  Made by Kay Lettau and quilted by Marlyn Lechove, it was donated by Loretta Spittle with permission.  This lovely piece is made from 100% cotton in shades of red.  The Double Wedding Ring is a popular pattern.  It is  machine pieced and  quilted. 

The quilters have a love for their craft and are generous with their gifting. Loretta is also a long time quilter and friend of the VQM!

16" x 16"

"From the Heart " is machine pieced, hand appliqued, and completed with machine quilting. The delicate light blue hearts, made of 100% cotton fabrics, gives a romantic flair to this piece. It is adapted from the pattern "Love is a Work of Heart" from Brandywine Design with permission.

Linda says, "I enjoy applique. The half square triangles are cut offs from another project." Linda is a long time quilter enjoying the hand applique technique. She makes quilts for charity and prayer groups with her church. .

10"W x 20"L

“Seeing Double" is made with all cottons and framed with a black metal frame and glass. This quilted creation is a Carol Doak design and features a repeated pink and green pattern.

Skip Bundy has a love of detail and small intricate work. She especially likes to work with men's ties. She gets her inspirations from magazines, TV and others.

19 1/2"L X 23 1/2"W

Skip Bundy uses color in her fabric placement to create not only the log cabin pattern but as emphasis on the design. Coordinating colors frame the log cabin paper pieced design. The floral border and wood frame bring the log cabin home.

Skip Bundy from Springfield, VA has a love of detail and small intricate work. She especially likes to work with men's ties. She gets her inspirations through magazines, TV and others.

10"W x 20"L

Skip Bundy presents this foundation paper pieced project made from all cotton fabrics.

The intricate work and the fall colors give this project its autumn name. The gold-colored frame with glass is a perfect enhancement for this Carol Doak design.

21" x 21"

Skip Bundy shared this unusual piece made of men's ties on a muslin backing. Using foundation paper piecing, the circular pattern gives motion to the piece inside the red inner border. The project is an adaptation of Karen Stone's "Untitled". The piece is complete with a black wooden frame and glass.

17 1/2" x 17 1/2"

This framed piece is made from cotton calicos. It is then completed with linear quilting. The donor says, "When barn quilts became popular, I thought it would be nice to have framed quilt blocks to hang inside." Katherine has been quilting since her teenage years and gifts many quilts to friends and family.

14" x 14"

This purse is two fold! The outside paisley bag is perfect for fall with straps that fit comfortably over the shoulder. Inside there is a separate bag to hold fall craft show treasures. Made of 100% cotton and machine quilted, this bag/purse combination has many uses. It is accompanied by a rose and pink-tone infinity scarf. This item was donated by Lori Drier who loves making a variety of bags.

15"W x 15 1/2 "L

This bag in a bag is made of navy blue anchor-print fabric enhanced with decorative cording for a sailor theme.

The 23-inch straps fit comfortably over the shoulder and support an inner bag about an inch larger. The navy blue bag has an inner snap that secures the bag. Neither bag has pockets inside but are made to fit within one another. The inner light blue bag has a batting and is loosely quilted. The versatile purse/bag is made of 100% cotton, machine quilted and completely washable.

15 1/2"  X 15 1/2"

Made and donated by New Jersey AQS certified quilt appraiser, Karen Dever, this delightful quilt can be used as a wall hanging or table topper. It features four stars of contrasting colors.  The center on point features a traditional floral print connecting the half triangles of the same fabric. The narrow matching binding frames this delightful piece which will perk up any room. This item is made of cotton and machine quilted.

Special thanks to Karen Dever  for thinking of the Virginia Quilt Museum.

Debbie has generously donated for the auction three bundles of batiks! It includes 11 half-yard pieces in assorted colors, seven one 1/2-yard pieces and ten one-yard pieces all in blues! That is over 25 yards of batiks in a lovely assortment of colors!

Ruthanne keeps the holiday spirit going with a 48 inch machine quilted tree skirt. Each section is completed separately and added to the next to make the circular skirt. A variety of 100% cotton holiday fabrics were coordinated to create this holiday decor.

12" x 12"

Scrap fabric was used to create this popular traditional quilt pattern. Made of 100% cottons in delightful neutral colors, the Amish Star is framed with a solid wood frame made by the Katherine's husband. It resembles the barn quilt paintings found throughout Highland County in Virginia. Katherine has been quilting since her teenage years and enjoys making quilts for family and friends.

18 1/2 "W X 22 1/2"L

Log Cabin Fever is a framed piece of repeating log cabin patterns. A variety of all cotton fabrics was used with this foundation piecing technique project. It is surrounded by a red border. A black frame without glass ties the piece together. Made by Skip Bundy who gets her inspirations from magazines, TV and others!

Donated by Belle Stemper, owner of Ragtime Fabrics in Harrisonburg, this Baby Lock whimsical clock is just right for your sewing room! The pendulum scissors keeps this battery operated wall hanging serger clock snipping in perfect time.

Quilters call their extra project fabrics "Stash". This item is a collection of fat quarters all in holiday fabrics!  It includes several ideas for using your stash! With a little creativity and time, you can create lovely items for your family and friends. Great projects for youth and adults!

13" W X 10" L

Barbara Cline, teacher, lecturer, and author of five books, has donated "On the Farm." Barbara's work was inspired by the area around her home.

The piece is made of 100% cotton materials, machine quilted and ready to hang. Barbara is a star in the Shenandoah Valley quilting community.

15" X 15 "

Starbird is made from 100% cottons and batting. Cheryl Hawes used the paper piecing technique to capture this original design. The black squares and the black inner border are focal points.  Cheryl enjoys free form long arm quilting as seen in this piece!

The Baltimore Applique Halloween Quilt Pattern Set by P3 Designs was created by Pearl P. Pereira.  Baltimore Album quilts originated in 1840 and are one of the most popular styles made today.

Each block is appliqued with a different design. There are 13 patterns in this Block of the Month kit.  The center is a Caldron of Candy that is 20 inches square and it is surrounded by 12 10-inch blocks. This listing includes all patterns, fabrics, binding and backing to make this 58" x 58" quilt.

Take advantage of this one of a kind offer!

Several friends of the VQM have put together a surprise collection in Grab Bag #1. Included are ten quilt squares from Skip Bundy ready to put together,  a children's book also ready to sew, and bundles of fabrics from Jill Enslen.  Also included is a $25 Gift Certificate towards quilting a project from Paula Tehlewitz - owner of Stony Run Quilting.

This Grab Bag item is full of extras just for you. Paula Tehlewitz has included a Atkinson Reader Wrap Pattern and a $25 gift certificate for quilting! Use your certificate towards the quilting of the "Quilt in a Box", donated by Jill Enslen. It includes everything needed to make a 43" by 43" quilt except the batting.