Zinky's Quilts and Crafts is proud to coordinate these raffles to support the work of Sarah's Bag Ladies (SBL). Started in 2017, SBL is comprised largely of volunteers. Click HERE to connect with them on Facebook. At this time, we are mindfully gathering with small groups of UTA students (social distancing, wearing masks, and engaging in hand-washing before and after) to process used grocery sacks into mats for the homeless served by The Salvation Army in Fort Worth and for a pilot program with animal shelters in Fort Worth and Mansfield, Texas. These monthly quilt raffles help to supplement this work with college students and volunteers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and to cover expenses such as printing, mileage and administrative expenses.
COVID 19 CHANGES IN SERVICE: In addition to working on making mats for the homeless shelters and animal shelters, Sarah's Bag Ladies has added the work of sewing masks for the Salvation Army healthcare workers in Fort Worth and Arlington.
This exquisite vintage quilt has been offered up by a local 89-year old widow, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Sarah's Bag Ladies. We are very grateful for the owner's generosity! Our goal is to sell at least $500 in raffle tickets. Please help us make this happen by sharing this raffle with your friends!
This quilt was pieced by hand by the owner's late wife's great-grandmother (A. Herbert) in 1930 and was hand-quilted by her daughter (the late wife's mother, L. McGenee) in 1950. You rarely can find such a rich history (provenance) that accompanies a quilt.
The pattern is called "Grandmother's Flower Garden" and is made up of more than three THOUSAND hexagons. There are several small coffee stains (see photos); however, this quilt is so amazing, we don't believe it takes away from the magic of it at all.
