2009 Benefit Quilt Raffle

“Summer by the Water”

This exquisite quilt celebrates the return of the loon and the spectacular flora and fauna that grace our summer landscape. Adapted from the Loon Preservation Committee logo, a loon taking flight is the dramatic centerpiece of this quilt. Native wildflowers include primrose, jack-in-the-pulpit, asters and bee balm while turtles, ants, praying mantis and other critters hide among the blooms. Colorful butterflies and dragonflies complete the scene.

The quilt measures 80”x90” and is hand appliquéd on a cream colored background. The sashing and borders are shades of blue and green, keeping with the natural theme. At last count there were 350 hours put into its creation! The cast of characters include LPC volunteer Nancy Collins, who designed the layout, along with seven talented women from the Country Village Quilt Guild. The wildflowers and critter blocks were designed by appliqué artist Carol Armstrong. The piece was machine quilted by Dick Castrucci of Laconia, NH.

What more can we say to entice you to take a chance on this amazing quilt? It is truly an outstanding piece of craftsmanship and a generous labor of love on behalf of New Hampshire’s loons!

Call LPC at 603-476-5666 for tickets ($5/4 or $10/8) and additional information.

Drawing will be held at LPC’s annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 28, 2009.