Our Quilt Party was a great success!

Quilt Party
By Maureen Craig

"BAS served it up with style," in the words of one of the happy guests for BAS' Little Quilt Party. More than 108 guests of BAS attended and played bingo, won door prizes, and enjoyed other fun games on March 19, 2006. Illona Hull emceed the event.

Illona Hull welcoming a guest.

Janet Esch called the numbers for the bingo games. The prizes were beautiful, small appliquéd quilts made by members of BAS; and door prizes included gift baskets, wines, and more.

President Lauren Swanger beside the wall of quilts.

Carol Roberts and Emilie Sadowsky helped Maureen Craig (center) run the "BAS Cantina." Nachos, hot dogs, sodas and other snacks were donated. BAS president Lauren Swanger and Illona Hull helped showcase the little quilts.

Other BAS volunteers, who with Illona Hull served as chair persons, were Nancy Mosner and Chris Booth.

Chris Booth at the special gift table.

Nancy Mosner checking tickets.

Margo Cramer, Shiras Guion, Linda Bobo, Janet Esch and Glenn Swanger (that's right -- hubbie of our fair president) worked hard to set up. The party was held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. BAS especially wants to thank Howard Mosner and the Maryland State Fair staff for their contributions in making the party a success. In spite of the difficulties and because of the tremendous effort by so many people, the Little Quilt Party was great entertainment and outstanding financial success. The preliminary results show that over $3,200 in net proceeds was raised for BAS.

Many thanks to the organizers, especially Illona Hull, Nancy Mosner, Chris Booth, and Polly Mello, for their work on this event. Special thanks goes to Illona Hull for creating the "Guessing Games" of the thread spools and the pictures of quilts and for providing prizes for these extra games as well as the many other fine details that she added for this party.

Phyllis Twigg, Carol Bisio, and Kathy Siuta sold tickets for special games.

BAS is also grateful to all its members who made and contributed the beautiful, small quilts for this party.