November 2018 Book Challenge

The winners! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

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Our popular November Challenge was to make a philanthropy quilt based on a children’s, tween, or young adult book. The quilts will be given to the Orangewood Foundation December 4th. Our members also donated and contributed: $440 in gift cards, 27 quilts in a bag with matching books (the Crazy Quilters Guild here made themed bags to match the OCMQG quilts so they were all like Gail’s), 3 sturdy backpacks, assorted toiletries and accessories, cuddly stuffed animals, empowering books for their library, and many, many earbuds!

The Orangewood Foundation and the children they service are very grateful for the OCMQG’s overwhelming response to their wish list. Thank you one and all for helping improve the lives of so many children in Orange County! And thanks to Ann Ainsworth for heading our philanthropy program.

The Challenge Quilts

This Year’s Inspiring Books

September 2018 “Artful August” Challenge

Our “Artful August” Challenge was pushed back to September! Check out our winners below.

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The Winner’s Circle! Gail won 1st, Ann won 2nd, and Ruth won 3rd
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Handmade prize ribbons
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Ruth’s
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Back of Ruth’s quilt
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Ann’s quilt was inspired by Gustav Klimt
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Gail’s quilt was inspired by David Hockney
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Vicki’s quilt was inspired by stained glass windows
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Ann’s quilt was inspired by the LA skyline
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Susan’s quilt was inspired the women’s movement
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Julie’s quilt was inspired by American Gothic
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Bunnie made this quilt at a workshop