20092008-2012Historical
Brenda's Wish — Memorial Quilt
Hosted by Wendy Clark
A memorial exchange honoring beloved NiftyFifty member Brenda Neily. Members created blocks in remembrance, producing a heartfelt keepsake quilt that captured the spirit and community of the NiftyFifty group. This swap was part of the NiftyFifty Quilters tradition — one quilter from each of the fifty states exchanging handmade quilt blocks to create a unique collection representing the entire nation.
50
Participants
47
Blocks
1
Nation
Theme Colors:
#C0392B
#FAF5EE
#1C1C1C
How It Worked
- 1Sign up during the enrollment period — one quilter per state
- 2Receive the theme guidelines and participant list from the hostess
- 3Create 50 identical 9-inch quilt blocks following the theme
- 4Mail your blocks to all participants by the deadline
- 5Receive 50 unique blocks — one from every state in the union
- 6Assemble your blocks into a beautiful 50-state quilt!
Theme Rules
- •Each participant makes 50 identical 9-inch quilt blocks
- •Mail one block to each of the other 49 participants plus the hostess
- •Use quality quilting cotton fabric in the specified theme
- •Include a signature label on the back of each block
- •Blocks must be mailed by the deadline — no extensions
- •Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of your blocks
- •Celtic knotwork or interlocking design patterns
- •Rich greens, golds, and deep purples encouraged
- •Applique or bias tape techniques for flowing Celtic lines
