This 53”x74 quilt is full of bold colors is made of 100% cotton with 80/20 batting.  It was machine quilted by Cynthia Abramson.

I have been involved with the NE MN Synod quilt auction for over 10 years and each year I try to make one or two quilts to submit. I found this kit thumbing through a Connecting Threads catalog. I liked the colors and the look of the pattern so I bought it. It is made up of two different block patterns. The block with the pinwheel center went together easily. I can't say the same for the block with the hourglass center. That block has 54 pieces in it. It was a challenge keeping it square. I won't be making this patten again anytime soon.

Donated by Mary Jo Mettler, Our Redeemer – Pine City

This beautiful quilt was a kit from Connecting Threads that I purchased several years ago. I’m trying to complete all the unfinished projects in my stash.  The quilt is 56”x67” and made of 100% cotton with 80/20 batting.  It was machine quilted by Cynthia Abramson. 

I have been involved with the NE MN Synod quilt auction for over 10 years and each year I try to make one or two quilts to submit. This one was a kit that caught my eye in a Connecting Threads catalog. It's all strips, ‘how hard can it be’ I say to myself :))  It is made up of 10 fabrics that all had to be cut into 1 7/8" strips and labeled so I didn't get them mixed up when it came time to assemble. Assembling blocks with strips that are different lengths was tricky and of course then they all had to be squared up. Surprisingly they all nested together and the finished quilt turned out correct.

Donated by Mary Jo Mettler, Our Redeemer – Pine City

Tucking the baby in at night will be even nicer if baby has their Favorite quilt. One of the church quilters at Our Redeemer’s donated this cute baby quilt.  It is 40” by 60” and 100% cotton for the front with a soft, cuddly flannel back.

Donated by Our Redeemer – Pine City

A beautiful large 97” x 98.5” quilt of roses and sage. Intricate varied patterns in each square combine to make a gorgeous quilt that anyone would enjoy sleeping under. The batting is cotton; the binding is machine stitched, and it is quilted by machine. Machine wash on gentle cycle

Donated by Jean Bowen, Trinity Lutheran Church - Princeton

This quilt was made as part of our quilt group's same pattern different fabrics challenge. The fabric came from my blue stash.  The pattern is "Eclectic Red." The quilts were displayed during Two Harbors Heritage Days, Quilts in the Park.  The lively colors would brighten any room.

Size:  56"x56"

Backing and Top-100% cotton

Batting 80% cotton, 20% cotton

Binding:  machine and hand stitched

Quilting:  Machine

Wash on delicate cycle, tumble dry--use a color catcher

Donated by Marybeth Jacob

We’ve had an active daytime quilting group. An evening quilting group

was started in November 2024. We wanted to give an opportunity for people with

daytime jobs to join us and learn how to quilt. We’re currently at 4 members and we’re

called the Eventide Quilters.

“Purple Paisley” was made by the Eventide Quilters of different purple colored blocks with striping in between.

Size: 42 ½” by 61”

Type of Material/Batting Used: 100% cotton material; Econo 100% polyester batting

Binding Method: all machine

Quilting: hand tied

Care Instructions: Machine wash cold; Machine dry on low/medium heat

Donated by Concordia Lutheran Church, Duluth

"Crumb" quilts use any width or length of an infinite variety of fabrics without the need to match corners for a planned design.  Years of quilting provides an unlimited resource.  This first attempt at crumb blocks appeared quite ugly until it was laid out with solid dark borders.  Then the quilt appeared to dance with joy.  Like life, a rich variety of colors, styles, and perspectives, contained within supportive and equal values, makes truly vibrant harmony.

I have rarely missed a meal, although a frequent childhood menu was "red noodles", or hamburger hotdish with scant crumbs of meat.  But I have seen obvious extreme hunger and poverty in Eritrea and Ethiopia.  There are more subtle signs of it in our communities.  If my small, loved quilt can be of service to someone in need, may it go on dancing!

Description:  40" x 50", cotton fabrics and batting, machine pieced and quilted, machine wash and dry cool and gentle.  Because of the variety of fabrics, to prevent bleeding of a dye, add 1-2 Shout Color Catcher sheets (included) to the first wash.

Donated by Vickie Lange, Trinity Lutheran Church, Cook, MN

This Puzzle Quilt is 52x70 and was made by Gloria, age 94, who was a member of the Hope Quilters for decades!  Gloria now resides at an assisted living next door to the church.  She doesn’t get out at all, but still spends her days sewing masterpieces like this one. This fun design  and bright colors would look fantastic in any room and kiddos would love it.  It is made of cotton and has cool puzzle-shaped machine stitching!

Donated by Hope Quilters, Walker, MN

Peacemakers is an ecumenical quilting group.  Every Tuesday morning fabric is cut, stitched and tied into quilts bound for Lutheran World Relief, local shelters, nursing homes, and others in need. 

This baby quilt, full of blues, browns, lots of animal friends and backed with soft cuddly minky fabric would make a great nap or time time quilt for a special little one.

Size:  35 x 42 inches
Material: cotton flannel and minky back
Binding:  machine stitched
Quilting method:  machine stitched
Care instructions: Cold water and dry on low

Donated by Emmanuel Lutheran Church Two Harbors, Peacemakers Quilt Group

Peacemakers is an ecumenical quilting group.  Every Tuesday morning fabric is cut, stitched and tied into quilts bound for Lutheran World Relief, local shelters, nursing homes, and others in need.  

This Quilt is a mix of traditional fabrics, but the squares set on point give it a modern twist.  While the main color is blue, the individual squares contain a variety of colors.

a. Quilt:  Queen 88 x97
b. Type of material:  Cotton fabrics and poly batting
c. Binding method: machine
d. Quilting method: tied
e. Care instructions:  Wash cool and dry on low

Donated by Emmanuel Lutheran Church Two Harbors, Peacemakers Quilt Group

This beautiful modern quilt is striking with it’s red, white, and blue pattern.  The quilt is 60 x 80 and made with cotton fabric and cotton blend polyester batting.  It is hand tied and the binding is machine sewn and hand-stitched.  Cool wash gentle and tumble dry

Our quilts are made mostly to be donated as mission quilts.  We do give one to each of our graduating seniors each year.  We donate 13 to the Salvation Army to be given out in their Christmas baskets and we make baby quilts to be given at a child's baptism. 

We are a small group of about 5 ladies that meet once a week.  We make about 67 quilts a year out of donated fabric and sheets.

Donated by Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Virginia MN

This beautiful blue & yellow Daisy Quilt inspires Spring with gorgeous daisies and blues and yellows!  It is 59” x 78” and soft and comfy! It has Polyester batting and is hand tied and machine bound. Machine wash and dry.

This quilt was made by the Salem Lutheran Church quilting group, the Piecemakers. We make many quilts every year that are donated to our community outreach program, as well as shelters and pregnancy centers. We chose to donate this one because it is reminiscent of spring and made us smile!

Donated by Salem Lutheran of Deerwood Piecemakers

This beautiful quilt is 59” x 71” and is a patchwork of squares outlined with a windowpane effect. It is soft and comfy! The quilt has Polyester batting, is machine bound and is hand-tied.  You can machine wash and dry

This quilt was made by the Salem Lutheran Church quilting group, the Piecemakers. We make many quilts every year that are donated to our community outreach program, as well as shelters and pregnancy centers. We chose to donate this one because of its beauty!

Donated by Salem Lutheran Church quilting group, the Piecemakers

The king/queen sized quilt is 102x92 and is hand-tied and machine finished without binding.
The top of the quilt was donated to the Hope Quilters and they finished it! Because of the size and bright colors, we hope it would bring a fair price to help alleviate world hunger

This beautiful quilt will fit on a queen bed. It’s made of full Cotton, machine binding and hand tied. No special washing instructions.

Donated by Immanuel Lutheran of Tower, MN

This fun floral quilt is 60”x80” and is all cotton.  It has machine binding and hand tied. No special washing instructions.

Donated by Immanuel Lutheran of Tower, MN