Back in March, Scott and Barbara Edwards of Seeley Lake, Montana, launched their second quilt raffle for the sanctuary. Barbara is a quilt maker whose first quilt raffle for the ranch raised $1,000 for the animals. That first raffle was held only locally, but this year we announced it on the blog so others could participate as well.
Scott and Barbara came by the ranch Sunday with the quilt and the raffle tickets so we could hold the drawing. We took this photo in our welcome center of Scott and Barbara holding the quilt, just before Alayne pulled the winner from the basket full of tickets. And the winner was ... Cindy F. of Ovando! (Sorry, blog readers!)
And with that, Barbara handed us a check for $1,000! Thank you to Barbara for her incredible generosity -- and stunning quilt -- and to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket. In the end, the animals are the real winners!
Speaking of animals, that's new arrival blind-and-deaf Baron on the chair ... he came out to visit and say hello.
(Click on photo for larger image.)
What a lovely quilt! Barbara, thanks for doing such a labor of love & congrats to the winner! I would like to suggest that next year, if Barbara has it in her to make another, that there not be a max. placed on the bidding. That way the ranch can make more money! I really don't think the people that buy chances would really mind, because the money is going for such a great cause. What does everyone else think?
Hugs all around,
ginger & the 4 leggers
Posted by: ginger & Tobias (the greythound) | July 26, 2007 at 03:50 PM
Cindy F. is one lucky gal! Congratulations and enjoy your quilt!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent with others, Barbara. It was fun to be a part of no matter the outcome.
I hope the funds pay for Mr. Caterpillars surgery. teee...hee...heee
Posted by: Boundforglory | July 24, 2007 at 09:17 AM
Wauw, Barbara is a very skilled artist, the quilt is so beautiful!
Lucky Cindy but all the best for all the animals!!
Posted by: Jessica, NL | July 24, 2007 at 08:47 AM
Beautiful quilt! I love to hear people doing such wonderful acts of service to raise $$$ for the animals. Baron is a doll baby!
Posted by: Shirley & James | July 24, 2007 at 02:17 AM