Airplane Quilt Raffle A Success!

Many thanks to everyone who supported the Oregon Pines chapter of the 99s in their successful airplane quilt raffle fundraiser. Many Oregon Pines members sewed blocks for the quilt during 2005. Chapter members and quilters Trish Hanna, Bev Clark, and Kim Lansdon assembled the top and prepared it for final professional machine quilting. The quilt was displayed at area aviation events and meetings, including the Joint Northwest-Southwest Section 99s meeting in Ashland, Oregon. The drawing was held at that meeting on September 23, 2006. The winner of the raffle was Jan Wilson of Beaverton, Oregon. Jan bought her winning ticket from the Oregon Pines booth at the Independence Airport on Memorial Day, May 26, 2006. Jan's in-laws, John and Marge Wilson, live at the Independence Airpark, and Jan's husband is building his RV-7 project in his father's hanger. Jan was thrilled to win the quilt, saying "it will definately be appreciated in this aviation family". View pictures of the quilt below!

The finished quilt

Marge Wilson accepting the quilt for her daughter-in-law, Jan Wilson

Chapter Members Kim Lansdon and Bev Clark presenting the quilt to Marge Wilson

Quilt Details

~84" wide x 103" long (queen size)
~Washable (gentle cycle, cold)
~VINTAGE airplane block pattern dates to 1930. The propeller block pattern (border) dates to 1935, which is appropriate since the 99s formed in 1929.

Many Oregon Pines members sewed blocks for the quilt. Ace quilters Trish Hanna, Bev Clark, and Kim Lansdon (above) assembled the quilt. It was professionally quilted after some of the above photos were taken. Binding was added.

VINTAGE airplane block pattern dates to 1930.

Quilt Detail

The propeller block pattern (border) dates to 1935.

Page updated 09/30/06