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| 2005 QUILT GALLERIES MINI AUCTION New!! Only till Dec 7, 2005!
Visit the gallery for each exhibit below to see the individual quilt results from the auctions. Total Raised for 2005 $242,827.00 Stratford Exhibition & Auction (151 quilts) Auction raised $94,607.00 Western Exhibition & Calgary Auction West A (60 quilts) West B (60 quilts) Auction raised $70,010.00 Eastern Exhibition Casa Loma Auction East A (25 quilts) East B (25 quilts) Auction raised $50,880.00 On-line Auction East A (35 quilts) East B (36 quilts) Auction Raised $27,330
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Every time you bid, your name is entered in a draw to win this quilt! Congratulations to our winner from Dearborn, Michigan. On-line Auction Sponsor
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Top 5 Tips for Successful Bidding
1. Keep checking the quilts you’re bidding on to make sure you’re still the highest bidder. 2. Make a note of the closing date and time for your quilt and make yourself available to counter any last minute bidders who might out bid you in the final hour and minutes. 3. Plan to attend the auction or send a friend (if applicable). To arrange for an absentee bidder to bid on your behalf call 519-272-2588. 4. If you cannot attend the auction, you may want to increase your bid and increase your chances of winning! 5. Don’t be afraid to put in a generous bid to deter your competition. The maximum bid increment amount is UNLIMITED. Remember the money is going to a good cause! 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the quilt goes to the Breast Cancer Support Programs across Canada.
Tips for Buying a Quilt
Visual Appeal Do you like the colours and design? The quilt must speak to the buyer if it is for personal use. However, as with all art, it is in the eye of the beholder. Workmanship A well executed quilt is a joy to own. The quilt should have straight edges, square corners and lay flat. Binding or the edge finish should be 3/8 - 1/2 " wide with no ripples. Corners should be mitered. Read the information to the left for more information on techniques. Label A label should be attached to the back of the quilt detailing the provenance of the quilt which provides the buyer with a valuable history of the quilt. Fabric 100% cotton fabric for front and back of a quilt is most desirable and lasts many years. Poly cotton blends "pill" and the batting may beard (fibres work their way through the quilt top). Cotton batt is also the premium choice for the middle layer. This may also vary depending on the end use of the quilt. Quilt Maker Has the quilt or the quilt maker won any awards and does he or she sell their work? This too will influence the price you may pay for the quilt?
We hope this has provided you with some means of deciding on the quality of the quilt the rest is really up to you. In all art, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. However if you are a collector of Canadian quilt art, owning a Jane Vickery or a Rosemary Schaefer quilt may just be what your collection needs and then the price ceiling is set by you.
Happy bidding and remember you are supporting a cause that is integral to the life of each of us. |
| BROWSING THE GALLERIES |
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Browse through pictures and stories of all our quilts by selecting one of the galleries on the left. Stroll through the gallery of quilt pictures for all the quilts in that exhibit. Click on any picture and a new window will open with more information about the quilt. Simply close the window to see the gallery again. |
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HOW
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You may bid on all quilts displayed on this website. Final sale of quilts vary. Some quilts will be sold to the highest bidder on-line but most quilts will be sold at one of our auctions in Stratford, Toronto or Calgary. The highest advanced bid on-line will become the opening bid at the auction. You will need to register before you may place a bid. When you enter a bid, you will be asked for your Username and Password. The first time you bid, look for the “Register now!” link. Clicking the “Register now!” link will take you to a page where you create a Username and Password. Enter your contact information and email address. Your contact information is kept strictly confidential. The Username will appear on the website next to any bids you make. Don't forget to write down your Username and Password. With your Username and Password registered, you may bid on as many quilts as you like or focus your bidding efforts on your favourite quilt. |
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| MINIMUM BIDS & BID INCREMENTS | |||
Each quilt has a Minimum Opening Bid. The first bid can be higher than the minimum opening bid. Additional bids must be at least $25.00 more than the last bid. Feel free to bid in excess of the minimum $25.00 bid incrememt. |
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| ABSENTEE BIDDING | |||
| If you cannot attend an auction and would like to bid on a quilt, you can become an absentee bidder. For the price of a ticket, we can arrange for someone to bid on your behalf. For more details call 519-272-2588 | |||
ABOUT THE QUILTS |
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When browsing through the galleries you can click on any quilt to get more information about the quilt. Each quilt has been assigned a unique number for the purpose of the auction. The quilt story includes the name of the quilt, the donor(s) name(s) and details about the quilt’s design and creation. |
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| TECHNIQUE | |||
| These abbreviations are used throughout the website and show guide to denote the technique used to create each individual quilt. Example: A/M (appliquéd/machine quilted) A - Appliqué Hand appliqué requires many hours of work to turn in raw edges and hand stitch into place creating a design for the top of the quilt. Machine appliqué is usually a zigzag stitch to hold down the raw edges but often gives quite a rigid surface. P - Pieced - Patchwork Quilt Made up of many fabric pieces sewn together to form a pattern. All intersections should meet perfectly. There are various methods of piecing a top whether by hand or machine. Piecing by hand requires more time than piecing by machine. WC - Whole Cloth The design is formed by quilting only which holds the top batting and underside together. Pre-printed Fabric (often called 'cheater fabric') These quilt panels have a particular pattern printed on a length of fabric. The maker than needs to hand or machine quilt to hold the top, batting and underside together. E - Embroidered The design on top is fromed by embroidery. The entire design can be embroidered or sometimes emboidery is used to embelish another design. H - Hand Quilted M - Machine Quilted Hand and machine quilting should enhance the design of the quilt. Thread colour should match the fabric. Hand quilted stitches should be even and more quilting is better. 8 stitches per inch is very good. 10-12 stitches per inch is exceptional. The use of the quilt will determine which method of quilting is preferable. Hand quilting gives a softer hand. Machine quilting tends to have a more firm feel. |
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| All images property of THE QUILT: A Breast Cancer Support Project |