The 2011 Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail and the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer are partnering to raise awareness and generate funds for breast cancer research by raffling an original Hope Blooms quilt wall hanging and creating a quilt garden in the same pattern at Elkhart’s Wellfield Botanic Gardens. The Hope Blooms quilt created by fiber artist, Diana Bennett, features the signature Twirly Bird Pink and other exclusive Vera Bradley fabrics.

See the quilt* and ENTER TO WIN thru August at the following Vera Bradley retailers:  
 

Elkhart
Linton’s Enchanted Gardens:  April 30 – May 15 & August 16 – 25
West View Florist & Gifts:  July 19 – 28

Middlebury
Cinnamon Stick:  June 28 – July 17
Das Dutchman Essenhaus:  April 25 – 29, May 17 – 30 & August 10 – 14

Goshen
Woldruff’s Footwear & Apparel:  July 30 – August 8

Shipshewana
Sarah Davis, Davis Mercantile:   June 1 – 26

You’re seeing the first plants for the Central Park Quilt Garden in downtown Elkhart.  These plants, grown in the City of Elkhart Greenhouse, are ready for planting day on May 27!  Have you started your gardens yet?