Live Auction–Starts Today at 1:00 pm CST

The SAQA Benefit Auction starts at 1:00 PM CST

You can view all the quilts being auctioned here.  To whet your appetite, I’m sharing a collection of "Landscapes", curated by Debbie Ross.

Judy Warner** Rice Fields	Pat Durbin* Peaceful View	Peg Keeney***** Aspens
Barbara Williamson* Moongate Garden	Jane Driscoll** Pray for Japan	M. C. Bunte* Silken Sunset
	Carolyn Carson** Eventide

SAQA Benefit Auction 2011

The funds raised through the Auction are critical to supporting SAQA's exhibitions, catalogs and outreach programs.  You may view all the quilts online and pick your favorites.   Each quilt is 12" square, unless noted otherwise.

SAMPLER FOR THE DAY

Leslie A. Hall Gentle Eddy	Tommy Fitzsimmons Candyland	Linda Engstrom* Yucca Blossom
Christi Beckmann*** Cool Summer Graphic Garden (10.5 x 10.5 inches)	Janet Meyers Leftovers #2	Alison Muir Carbon Storage

This year's Auction will begin on Monday, September 12th at 2:00 pm Eastern and conclude on Sunday, October 2 at 2:00 pm Eastern. Price points will again be: $750, $550, $350, $250, $150 and $75. 

How the Auction Works

 

SAQA Benefit Auction 2011

The 2011 SAQA Benefit Auction begins September 12. Kate Themel, Eileen Doughty and Pat Gould have set up a Picasa album of the 2011 Auction Quilts. There are currently 119 quilts in the album. More will be added as they come in. They are basically the same images you will see when you to SAQA's main website.

I quickly picked a few favorites.

“Autumn Aspen” Gay Ousley	"Waiting for Roasting" Catherine Whall Smith
"A Rivulet Runs Through It - Deconstructed Log Cabin #2" Ruan Robertson	“Study in Pink or is It Purple” Marilyn Wall

Visit the SAQA Benefit page for more information about how and when to bid.

We need to see more Texas quilts there.  You are invited to contribute.  Each quilt is 12" square, unless noted otherwise.To donate a quilt for the auction, please go to the Members Home page. 

Auction Part 3 – Starts at 1 CST today

Norma Schaller      Gray Study

A Carole Grant    Calla

Diane Carver          Insulation

There are still some wonderful quilts available, including pieces by by all 4 SAQA presidents.

Page 3a - http://www.saqa.com/news.php?ID=1500
Page 3b - http://www.saqa.com/news.php?ID=1565

2nd Phase of SAQA Benefit Auction Opens Today

We’ve raised $15,650 for SAQA so far.

Tommy Fitzsimmons You’re a Square	Monique Gilbert-Oversteyns Winter Mood	Jeri C. Pollock Petal Study

Phase 2 of the Auction pieces will begin Monday, September 27th at 1:00 PM Central.

Opening bid price is $750

Page 2a - http://www.saqa.com/news.php?ID=1499
Page 2b - http://www.saqa.com/news.php?ID=1502

Slideshow of ALL 2010 SAQA Benefit Auction Quilts

Kate Themel, Connecticut Region Co-Rep, has put together a slideshow of ALL the 2010 SAQA Benefit Auction quilts, complete with the names of the artists.  Thank you Kate.  Pick out your favorites and be ready when the auction starts at 2:00pm Eastern Time tomorrow, September 20.

The auction this week will be the quilts on page 1a and 1b with the opening bid tomorrow at $750.  The bid price will decrease each day for the remaining pieces.

How the auction and bidding form work

To help you get ready to bid in SAQA's 2010 Benefit Auction starting September 20th:
the bidding form has been posted, so that you can see how the Auction works. The form will go live on Monday, September 20th at 2:00 PM Eastern.
Only the pieces on page 1a and 1b will be available for bidding on the 20th. The opening bid price will be $750.

Patricia S. Kicklighter

        Jetta Clover

SAQA's Benefit Auction 2010

A big thank you to all our members who contributed pieces to the auction!

Kathy York, “Safe Home” Deborah Boschert, “Possibilities” If you weren't able to send in a piece, you can still contribute in another way: Send out announcements about the auction to everyone on your email list - now, and then a reminder in September Inform students in workshops you teach Put up posters/notices at quilt, fabric and art stores Place a prominent announcement on your website/blog Send emails to quilt guilds in your area Post announcements/images on Facebook pages or LinkedIn Pam Lowe “Chiapas 3” Annie Smith, “Coastal Sunrise” Mounted on wood stretcher Claw-tooth hook on back for hanging

The funds raised in this auction benefit all SAQA members, and the more bidders we have, the more money we will raise.  Information about the auction is at SAQA News

SAQA 2010 Benefit Auction deadline 7/1

July 1 is the deadline for the 2010 Benefit Auction.  Scroll down on the HOME page to find instructions on how to enter. 

The funds raised through the Auction are critical to supporting SAQA's exhibitions, catalogs and outreach programs.  SAQA's Benefit Auction is our biggest fundraiser.  Last year we had donations from 235 members and raised $47,325!!!

This year's Auction will begin on Monday, September 20th at 2:00 Eastern.  Price points will again be: $750, $550, $350, $250, $150 and $75.  Unsold work will be placed on the SAQA website for a month and then returned to the artist. A preview of donations already received has been posted.  Start your shopping list.