The River Lea Quilters Guild presented a $1,200 donation to Stone's Buddies, the first of two donations the guild will make with money raised from the group's quilt show, "Waves of Change." Pictured, from left, are Susan Miles, president of the River Lea Quilters Guild, Joanne Koessler-Lana, director of Stone's Buddies, Kimberly Hall, co-chair with Janet Jackman of the quilt show, and Sandie Nethero, community service chairperson of the River Lea Quilters Guild. (Photo by Larry Austin)
Sat, Jun 3rd 2017 07:00 am
The River Lea Quilters Guild made the first of two charitable donations from money raised at its triennial quilt show.
The guild presented a check for $1,200 to Stone's Buddies, a local charity that supports any child with a chronic or life-threatening illness who uses Children's Hospital on a regular basis.
Joanne Koessler-Lana, director of Stone's Buddies, accepted the donation at a meeting of the guild on May 16 in the Grand Island High School large cafeteria.
Kimberly Hall, co-chair with Janet Jackman of the quilt show, this year called "Waves of Change," said the guild will make another $1,200 donation at its June 20 picnic to People of the Night.
Hall said the "Waves of Change" quilt show took place at the Gratwick Firehall April 1 and 2. The featured quilter at the show was Sharon Drumm.
Hall reports the next quilt show hosted by the River Lea Quilters Guild will take place in 2020.
2017 Quilt Show Awards
Standard Quilt
- First Place - Sharon Drumm for her quilt Birds of Paradise
- Second Place - Sharon Drumm, Prismatic Star
- Third Place - Sharon Drumm, Ice Crystals
Wall Hanging
- First Place - Kimberly Hall, Cadillac Mountain
- Second Place - Patti Petri, Through Katie's Window
- Third Place - Patti Petri, Castle for Your Dreams
Best Machine Quilting
- Janet Green, A Winter's Glory
Best Hand Quilting
- Susy Palcic, Celtic Charm
Best Machine Applique'
- Patti Petri, Blooming Butterflies
Home/Other
- Kimberly Hall, Canvas Stitching Bag
Best Workshop
- Susy Palcic, Celebration Tree Skirt
Best Challenge Quilt
- Beverly Thielke, Scavenger Hunt Challenge
Judge's Choice
- Colleen Eddy, Loving Hands
- Sharon Drumm, Stack & Whack
Best Use Of Color
- Susy Palcic, Bushel Basket
Best Of Show
- Sandie Nethero, Alisha & Noah's Art Deco Wedding Quilt
President's Choice
- Janet Green, A Splendid Adventure
Guild Member's Choice
- Robin Mancusso, Backyard Birds
Vendor's Choice - Six Awards
- Patti Petri, Blooming Butterflies
- Colleen Eddy, Fading Charms
- Kimberly Hall, Disappearing Pinwheel
- Kimberly Hall, Disappearing Pinwheel
- Adele Upton, Chatterbox
- Sharon Drumm, Birds of Paradise
Viewer's Choice
- Patti Petri, Blooming Butterflies
