“Twins with Matching Hats” (12Hx12Winches) CWSmith.2012

SAQA’s One Foot Square Benefit Auction is their largest fundraiser and Studio Art Quilt Associates biggest income source after membership dues. For the 2011 auction, 309 artworks were donated and they raised $53,075.

Full instructions as to how this year’s  SAQA Benefit Auction works can be found here:   http://www.saqa.com/news.php?

So spread the word that the on-line bidding starts Monday, September 10th at 2:00 Eastern. 

My donation shown above was hand quilted and made from all cotton materials, vintage fabrics, and includes my photo images of hay bales wrapped in white plastic.  Titled “Twins with Matching Hats” it was selected to be part of  the SAQA 2012 Benefit Auction Sale at The International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas. This in-person auction will begin on Wednesday, October 31st during the Preview Night from 7:00-10:00 PM Central Time and conclude on Sunday, November 4th at 4:00 PM Central.“

How the IQF-Houston SAQA 2012 Benefit Auction works: This is an in-person cash-and-carry purchase only.  If you would like to purchase a specific piece and you cannot attend the IQF-Houston show, you are encouraged to find someone to make the purchase for you.  Purchase is by cash, check or credit card.