How to Organize a Community Quilt Raffle
If you are looking for a crafty fundraiser, consider the community quilt raffle concept. Yes, you will be raffling off a quilt, but not just any quilt. This quilt is made specifically for the event by members of the business community. This is ideal for local town fairs and other community events. You don't need to be a great quilter to head this project. Yet, you need to be able to use a sewing machine and have ability to assemble a quilt.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Decide what size quilt you want to make. Then purchase a flat sheet the size of your quilt. This will be used for the back of the quilt so choose a fabric that will compliment your project.
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Purchase quilt batting, the size of your sheet. Purchase yarn, that will be used to tie the quilt together when assembling.
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Decide the size of the squares or other shapes you want on your quilt and how many will be needed for the project.
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Find local organizations in your community that would like to participate. You might approach businesses, civic groups and even the local fire or police station. Each one will be asked to supply one quilt square, which represents their group. They supply the fabric and design and prepare the square. The only rule is that all squares must be the same size, and you may want to determine a standard for the fabric thickness.
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Begin selling raffle tickets for the quilt. Target the members of the organizations who supplied a square.
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Collect the completed squares, and use your quilting skills to sew the squares together, and assemble the squares, using ties.
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Display the finished quilt in a public location like a public library. This will encourage people to buy raffle tickets.
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Hold your raffle and contact the winner.
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Tips & Warnings
Make up a clever name for the quilt. This will help you when marketing tickets.
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