The Annual Quilt Raffle
The Quilt Raffle is a Festival tradition in Shawano. Talented quilters have donated their pieced quilts to us so that we can pass them on to you. Anyone who has ever made a quilt knows what a gift these quilts have been! It’s called the Quilt Raffle, but it’s more than quilts. Musicians donate CDs and other merchandise. Crafters donate their goods. Sometimes, there's an afghan. Proceeds from the Raffle help keep the Festival affordable.
The 2026 Quilt - A Sawtooth Beauty
It’s a Festival tradition. This year’s quilt is once again by Jennifer Tagliapietra from Clintonville, WI.
Jennifer says, “This year’s quilt is my take on the Star Pop II pattern by Emily Dennis. This uses the Sawtooth design. The Sawtooth Star is one of the oldest and most popular American quilt blocks, dating to the late 18th century, representing strength, protection, and hope. Spring and summer time are my inspiration for the quilt, using contrasting colors throughout. The longarming is donated by Rose Fast. The design represents the flowers to come in the spring and summer. The quilt measures 90 x 90 and will fit a Queen size bed.”
Thank you, Jennifer, for the hours of love that go into making this work of art! And thanks to Rose Fast for her help quilting.