Amador County – The Amador County branch of the American Association of University Women are raffling an Opportunity Quilt called the “Tree of Life,” which was inspired by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts.

Thimbleberry and Thimbleberry-like fabrics create the “scrappy” tree leaves, and stylized flowers are hand appliquéd in the center and around the perimeter of the quilt. The quilt measures approximately 70 by 100 inches and has a pale blue-grey background, burgundy border, and accents of brown, gold, and green.

Hand-crafted by Amador AAUW members Marylyn Copper, Sarah Dougherty, Sue Harrington, and Aieleen Parker, and quilted by Cheryl Ehlman, this stunning quilt will be a treasured keepsake for the lucky winner.

Tickets for the quilt drawing are now on sale at $1 each or six for $5 and are available from AAUW members. Home Tour ticket holders will be able to purchase tickets for the quilt drawing at the Tea hosted by AAUW members on the day of the Tour, April 21. All proceeds go to the AAUW Scholarship Fund and are fully tax deductible. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Home Tour Tea on Saturday, April 21. It is not necessary to be present to win.

For more information, contact Susan Staggs at (209)296-0940.

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