A Look Back - 1999 to the Present

Since its inception, THE QUILT has had 2,197 quilts donated by quilters from all over the world, and raised over $1.1 million to provide physical and emotional support to breast cancer survivors and their friends & family.

2005 Auctions Raised $242,827

In 2005, quilters donated 392 quilts, raising over $242,000 for support of breast cancer survivors.

In 2005 THE QUILT combined celebrities touched by cancer with the creative talent of quilt artists. Singer Melissa Etheridge, Actress Lynn Redgrave, Canadian Idol Kalan Porter, the late Al “King of Kensington” Waxman, artist Judy Chicago, Olympian Peggy Fleming and Stratford Actor William Hutt are some of the notable people whose signature and/or personal mementos that have been incorporated into a number of quilts that were auctioned.

2004 Auctions Raised $240,000

1800 Quilts Donated Since 1999 & money raised from the sale of the quilts surpasses $900,000.

“Squeeze be Brave” Quilt makes a quick appearance on Will & Grace. All four members of the cast signed the quilt under the “booby” flaps.

$6000.00 bid topped at Stratford auction. “Flowers from Heaven” donated by “The Quilters Eleven” in White Rock, British Columbia went to auction in Stratford with a $6000.00 advance bid. After repeated requests from the auctioneer quietly a bid a paddle was raised and the quilt sold to the new bidder.

This year Casa Loma went “Under the Covers” Toronto style - runway models revealed what to wear under the quilts. Jeanne Beker from Fashion TV hosted the evening.

Calgary’s first ever auction was a success! The event was hosted by Angela Kokott and Gord Gillies, Global News Morning Edition anchors.

A Look Back At The Year 2003

Quilts traveled from coast to coast! La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries hosted exhibits in 15 cities across Canada, from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia.

Guests at the Under the Cover Luncheon were entertained by the Manic Organic, Antony John.

A record crowd at Casa Loma saw Stephen Ranger auction The Blue Leaf Flag quilt for $6,500. The quilt was designed by Charlie Pachter and quilted by Jane Vickery. The auction was hosted by Fiona Reed. During the reception, guests enjoyed appearances from Adi Braun, Michael Burgess & Norine Burgess.

Lucy Peacock and Dan Chameroy hosted the Stratford Gala Auction. The show was produced by Nora Polley and featured guest appearances by Luba Goy, Sheila McCarthy and the 8 beauties from The King & I.

A Look Back At The Year 2002

The Quilt Project moved to Downie Street. In 2002 the exhibition was in the Festival Square and the auction took place in the Avon Theatre.

Quilts on tour! Thanks to our traveling exhibition sponsor, La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, people in Western Canada had a taste of The Quilt Project when 100 quilts traveled to five cities; Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg.

A Look Back At The Year 2001

Not only did quilt buyers enjoy the excitement of a live auction in the dramatic Stratford Festival Theatre, they were able to enjoy the thrill of bidding in the historic castle, Casa Loma.

Quilts were displayed throughout the majestic castle for visitors to enjoy during September and October.

A Look Back At The Year 2000

That year visitors to the exhibition could take home a piece of The Quilt Project by purchasing a Show Guide that featured pictures and stories for all the quilts donated that year. The Show Guide has become an annual tradition.

Paul Gross, the handsome Mountie of “Due South” fame graciously autographed the wonderfully Canadian quilt, “RCMP Quilt - For Love of Country” quilted by Marian Martin. Paul was performing the role of Hamlet at the Festival Theatre in Stratford.

A Look Back At The Year 1999

First Exhibit and Auction: 134 quilts donated, $80,000 raised.

Carol and her Circle of Friends Support Group created the first quilt for this project and solicited donations from across the country. The money raised through the sale of the quilts went to the Canadian Cancer Society office nearest the donor of the quilt and was designated for Society funded support programs. These programs help women achieve a better quality of life while traveling the long journey of healing after hearing the words, “You have breast cancer.”