Opportunity Quilts
2024 Opportunity Quilt
The Sum Of Its Parts
Original Design by Loretta Duffy
Pieced by Loretta Duffy
Machine Quilted by Kelley Bachli
The winner will be drawn December 14, 2024
2023 Opportunity Quilt
"Lily Field"
Pattern by Kathy Doughty
Pieced by Stephanie Beasley and Jackie Mason
Machine Quilted by Treese Pflum
And the winner was guild member Connie Fleischner!
2022 Opportunity Quilt
"Music Is Universal"
82" x95"
Machine pieced by Ann Nonimus
Machine Quilted by Hester Mastero
Original Design
Dedicated to the Countless Generations of Nameless Quilters
The winning ticket belonged to guild member Alena Callimanis. It was drawn at our Holiday Party, December 3, 2022.
Congratulations, Alena.
2020 Opportunity Quilt
"Beads on a String"
Pattern used with permission of Dora Cary
Machine Pieced by Sharon Rooker Quilted by Treese Pflum
The winning ticket belonged to Cheri Coryell. It was drawn at our Holiday Zoom Party, December 12, 2020.
Congratulations, Cheri.
2019 Opportunity Quilt
"Rio De Flores"
Original design by members of the CVQG. Quilted by Treese Pflum.
The winning ticket was drawn on December 14, 2019. The winner was Eileen Herring of Honolulu, Hawaii. Her winning ticket was a gift from her sister.
2018 Opportunity Quilt
"Stars and Sprigs"
This quilt was made by guild member Natalie Shonerd from a pattern by Kim McLean. The pattern was used by permission of Glorious Color. It is 78 inches by 93 inches.
It was quilted by Karen Lummus.
The winner was drawn at the guild's Holiday Luncheon on December 8, 2018. The winner was Dorothy Trethewy. She and her husband Brian live in Wenatchee, WA half the year and Cat City the other half. The winning ticket was one of six that Dorothy purchased at the Riverside County Date Festival in February 2018!
2017 Opportunity Quilt
"On Point Quarter Log Cabin"
It was made by the Needles and Pins Friendship Group, Shaddow Hills.
It was designed by Liz Katsuro and quilted by Mary Sue Simpson.
The winning ticket for this quilt was drawn at our Holiday Luncheon on December 9. The winner was Shelly Wyman who purchased her winning ticket at the Riverside County Date Festival.
2016 Opportunity Quilt
"Jewel in the Crown"
This quilt is an original design and was pieced by the guild's Star Friendship Group which includes Rebecca Blosser, Cheryl Jensen, Luella Grangaard, Connie Fleischner, and Kathleen Herring. It was quilted by Debra Pugh.
The winning ticket was drawn at the 2016 Holiday Brunch.
2015 Opportunity Quilt
(1 of 2)
Princess Ponies
Quilt organized by Joanne Hunt
Pieced by members of the CVQG
Machine quilted by Karen Lummus
Size: 62" x 74"
Quilt pattern used with the permission of Buggy Barn Quilts
Winning ticket wins both quilts
WINNER: Linda Johnson, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The winning ticket for this quilt was drawn on December 12, 2015 at the CVQG Annual Holiday Brunch. Linda Johnson of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada was the lucky winner.
2015 Opportunity Quilt
(2 of 2)
Boys and Their Toys
Quilt organized by Joanne Hunt
Pieced by members of the CVQG
Machine quilted by Karen Lummus
Size: 63" x 74"
Quilt pattern used with the permission of Buggy Barn Quilts
Winning ticket wins both quilts
WINNER: Linda Johnson, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The winning ticket for this quilt was drawn on December 12, 2015 at the CVQG Annual Holiday Brunch. Linda Johnson of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada was the lucky winner.
2014 Opportunity Quilt
Primitive Garden
Quilt organized by Roberta Peterson
Hand dyed wool appliqued by Guild Members
Machine quilted by Roberta Peterson
Size: 72" x 82"
Quilt pattern used with the permission of, and is available from Primitive Gatherings Quilt Shop. Designed by Lisa Bongean
WINNER: Pat Kunich, Indio, California
The winning ticket for this quilt was drawn on December 14 at the CVQG Annual Holiday Brunch. Pat Kunich of Indio, California was the lucky winner.
2013 Opportunity Quilt
A Garden for my Wedding Ring
Quilt organized by Olivia Christianson
Appliqued by guild members
Machine quilted by Karen Lummus
Size: 106" x 95"
WINNER: Judy Dubose, Chico, California
The winning ticket for this quilt was drawn on December 14 at the CVQG Annual Holiday Luncheon. Judy Dubose of Chico, California was the lucky winner.