The Chase Country Quilters have sewn their way to success once again, but it could not have been done without community support.
The Chase Country Quilters hosted their annual show and sale last weekend on Oct. 26 with more than 70 quilts on display.
With a steady stream of visitors coming in to see the works, the event was thought to once again be a hit. This was not a surprise, as the Chase Country Quilters have received generous support since they began their shows. It is thanks to this support that the group has been able to make many donations throughout the years to those in need. This year alone, they donated 52 quilts. They include 21 quilts to the Chase Public Health nurse for newborns; 28 book bags to the Chase Literacy Program; the Royal Inland Hospital’s pediatrics unit were given eight quilts; the cancer clinic also received eight and the renal unit was presented with five.
Other quilt donations were made to the Team Chase Pink Ribbon, Chase and District Museum, Creekside Seniors and the 222 Shuswap Air Cadets Squadron.
Money raised from the annual quilt show goes back into buying fabric for their next round of donation quilts.
However, the group still relies on the community donations of fabric, as well as sewing machines.
The Chase Country Quilters will also accept a sewing machine which is in workable condition but may require some servicing.
The group members encourage those in the community who have some leftover fabric from their own projects, to gather them up and drop them off. They will also accept quilt projects that may have gone awry, or are just laying around forever unfinished.
New group members are always welcome and no experience is necessary. Joining is an excellent way of learning a new skill while helping create beautiful gifts for a good cause.
These ladies love to help out and give advice, and invite those in Chase who have any questions related to a quilting project to stop in for help.