Interlocking Hearts of Hope Original Quilt Wall Hanging
The Elkhart County Convention and Visitor Bureau and Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer are partnering to raise funds for breast cancer research by joining together for the 2010 Quilt Gardens Tour.
Diana Bennett, an acclaimed local fiber artist, is noted for her sensitive use of graphic lines, light, shadows and color in her original quilt art designs. Diana has broken from her usual techniques for a cause and has created a 45-inch wall hanging to benefit the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. She’s been given exclusive use of Vera Bradley fabrics, including their special “Hope Garden” fabric, to create the piece. This original work made its debut at The Gathering of Quilters, and is now being displayed at the Elkhart County Visitor Center prior to making its rounds at Vera Bradley retailers along the Heritage Trail.
The wall hanging is part of a fundraiser for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer. At each Vera Bradley retailer along the Heritage Trail, you can purchase a $2 raffle ticket for a drawing to win the Interlocking Hearts Original Quilt Wall Hanging. 100 percent of the raffle goes to support the foundation.
Those retailers are
Das Dutchman Essenhaus (Middlebury) (April 24 – May 6) (Aug 9 – Aug 19 )
Cinnamon Stick (Middlebury) (July 19 – Aug 8 )
Sarah Davis (Davis Mercantile / Shipshewana) (June 4 – June 26) (Sept 6 – Sept 16)
Woldruff’s Footwear & Apparel (Goshen) (July 1 – July 18)
West View Florist & Gifts (Elkhart) (May 21 – May 31) (Sept 17 – Sept 23)
Linton’s Enchanted Gardens (Elkhart) (May 7 – May 20) (Aug 20-Aug 31) (Sept 1 – Sept 5)
For more information about the Interlocking Hearts Quilt Wall Hanging, Dianna Bennett and the raffle, visit
http://www.amishcountry.org/Hope.Along.the.Heritage.Trail
Posted by mindy March 29th, 2010
Amish Country Northern Indiana Contributor and Visitor Center Specialist
Tags: Amish Country, Cinnamon Stick, Das Dutchman Essenhaus, Interlocking Hearts Original Quilt Wall Hanging, Linton's Enchanted Gardens, Sara Davis, Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, West View Florist, Woodruff's Footwear and Appreal
August 4th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
who do I contact to buy a raffle ticket for the quilt and to purchase the tote bag?
thank you. andrea
August 5th, 2010 at 1:23 am
Where can I get raffle tickets?
August 5th, 2010 at 10:53 am
You can buy the raffle tickets at the participating retailers, please see our list on our website;http://www.amishcountry.org/Hope.Along.the.Heritage.Trail
August 5th, 2010 at 10:53 am
You can buy the raffle tickets at the participating retailers, please see our list on our website; http://www.amishcountry.org/Hope.Along.the.Heritage.Trail
August 19th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
This quilt really touched my heart. We toured the gardens and attended the quilt show on the way home from a family reunion. When we were at the reunion, we were told that a family member with breast cancer has no more treatment options. I’d love to make this piece to honor her.