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| Crow Gathering |
Here are the winning quilts from the Color of Happiness quilt challenge held at Grandma's Attic
this year. This challenge is a charitable event designed to raise
awareness and funds for Sable House, a local agency assisting survivors
of sexual assault and domestic violence in Polk County, Oregon.
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| Gramma's Snapdragons |
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| You Are My Sunshine |
Earlier this year, Grandma's Attic provided
applicants with entry packets consisting of five different orange
fabrics. Entrants were challenged to creatively incorporate these
fabrics into a final quilt design. Proceeds benefited Sable House.
Voting
began July 28th and ended August 5th. The general public was invited to
vote for their favorite quilt, plus two categories: Best Use of Color
and Best Interpretation of Theme. Votes were tallied and winners
selected.
Winners are as follows:
First Place: "Crow Gathering" by Cindy Graff, who won a $100 gift certificate.
Second Place: "Gramma's Snapdragons by Brenda Lopez, who won a $50 gift certificate.
Third Place: (Tie) "You are My Sunshine" by Debbie Garvin, who won a $25 gift certificate and "The Color of Happiness" by Mara Johns, who won a $25 gift certificate.
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| The Color of Happiness |
Best Use of Color: "Over the Rainbow" by Linda Sharples, who won a fabric bundle.
Best Interpretation of Theme: (Tie) "Door to Hope" by Bettirae Willis, who won a fabric bundle and "Bunny Happiness is Carrots Galore" by Mary Lindstrom, who won a fabric bundle.
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| Bunny Happiness is Carrots Galore |
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| Door to Hope |
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| Over the Rainbow |
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Grandma's Attic,
a Polk County business, is strongly committed to the health and safety
of women and children in Polk County. The business fully supports the
various local resources who share these goals and are dedicated to
raising awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault issues through
the arts and crafts.
