Win a Handmade Quilt and Grant a Wish: Inside Our 2026 Charity Raffle

David Smith · 2026-08-07

Every year, we look forward to this moment. Our annual charity quilt raffle is back, and this time, we're pulling out all the stops. For just $5 a ticket, you could win a stunning, one-of-a-kind quilt while helping Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. It's a simple way to make a real difference, one stitch at a time. ### How to Enter the Raffle Entering is oh-sew simple. Each $5 ticket gives you a shot at winning one of four beautiful quilts, and 100% of the proceeds go directly to Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas. The raffle opens at 8 AM CST on Friday, August 7th, and closes at 11 PM CST on Sunday, August 16th. That gives you a full ten days to get your tickets in. To grab yours, just head over to the Make-a-Wish raffle page. You can buy multiple tickets for a single quilt or spread them across all four. And if you get the itch for more chances later, you can always return and add to your stash. Please share this with your friends and family—every ticket brings us one step closer to granting another wish. ### The Quilts Up for Grabs This year, we're thrilled to feature four incredible quilts, each crafted by some of the most talented names in the quilting world. From festive holiday themes to patriotic pride, there's a design here for every taste. Let's take a closer look at what's on the line. #### Pat Sloan & Bobbie Yoder's Starry Night Haven First up is a beauty pieced by Pat Sloan and Bobbie Yoder, with custom quilting by Suzanne Yerks. This 53-inch by 53-inch Haven Quilt features a striking star-filled design in navy, sky blue, burgundy, and cream. The intricate quilting adds feathers, swirls, and texture throughout, while the back is finished with a coordinating teal stripe fabric for a bold pop of color. Made using the Blue Mill collection for the Virginia Quilt Museum, this is a true collector's piece. #### Lissa Alexander's Festive Holiday Haven Next, we have an elegant quilt with a subtle touch of Christmas. Expertly pieced by Lissa Alexander in classic berry red and pine green, this 56-inch by 56-inch design features floral and nostalgic music-sheet prints. Designed by Fat Quarter Shop, it pairs Magic Dots and Berry & Pine fabrics by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics. Michelle Parker of Sew Many Quilts added the "Oh Christmas Tree" pantograph, giving it a festive texture that's perfect for the holiday season. #### Sherri McConnell's Patriotic Tribute Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life gives the Haven Quilt a fresh patriotic spin. Pieced with her upcoming collection, Midsummer by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics, this 53-inch by 53-inch design comes alive in bright red, white, and blue florals. The "Daisy" quilting pantograph adds a charming floral flourish, making it a star-spangled masterpiece you'll be proud to display. #### Kimberly Jolly's Romantic Floral Haven Finally, Kimberly Jolly's Haven Quilt offers a peaceful, romantic feel with soft florals in navy, sage, mint, and ivory. Pieced using True Love by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics, the delicate prints bloom among scattered stars and sweeping rays. The "Leisha's on Point" pantograph overlays an elegant lattice of interlocking diamonds, and a custom label with an embroidered dandelion adds a meaningful finishing touch. ### Why Your Support Matters As we wrap up our 13th Annual Charity Quilt, we're reminded of the incredible power of this sewing community. Every $5 ticket you buy helps grant more life-changing wishes to kids right here in Texas. So, will you help us? Purchase a ticket, share the raffle, and let's make some wishes come true together. Good luck, and happy quilting!