Quilters win big at fair
Posted on Thursday, September 4, 2008
URL: http://www.nwanews.com/wrvn/News/4233/
Local shop owners Kathy Penrod, sister in law Mavis Smith and mom, Clara Smith, of SitN’ & StitchN’ Quilts are so happy that the quilt they plan to raffle off for the Susan G. Komen Foundation won first place at the Washington County Fair last week.
The quilt was made and quilted by Kathy Penrod.
The ladies wanted to make the quilt and then raffle it off with all proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to offer financial support and bring awareness to the Foundation. “ But we are very frustrated, ” Smith said. “ Harp’s has been the only local business that will allow us to sell tickets on the quilt raffle. “ The ladies are worried that they won’t have sufficient sales to offer to the Foundation unless some other businesses will allow them to set up a booth in front or inside so they can sell tickets.
“ Breast Cancer touches so many lives, and we just want to do what we can. ” Smith said. Tickets to win the quilt cost $ 2 each, or six tickets for $ 10. Currently they can be purchased at the quilt shop at 2421 N. Center Suite F, near Dollar General, in Elkins.
“ The raffle won’t be until Oct. 18, ” Smith added. Anyone wishing to purchase tickets or invite the shop owners to set up a booth at their place of business can call them at 479-935-4884.