Friends of Alaska's Children in Care

Friends of Alaska's Children in Care

Friends of Alaska's Children in Care

25th Annual Quilt Auction Results!

Once again, on November 26-27, 2021, a dedicated group of superb quilters donated 62 extraordinary quilts for the Friends of Alaska’s Children in Care 25th Annual Quilt Auction.  And, equivalent to that, enthusiastic and faithful supporters attended our second online quilt auction and bid to their heart’s content!  There were several major bidding rivalries with many quilts receiving well over 50 bids each; and one quilt selling for $1,505!

Click here to see the amazing quilts!

We received quilt donations from quilters in Alaska from the Aleutian Chain to Juneau, and many communities in between, as well as quilters from California, Colorado, Idaho, Texas and Washington.  Our bidders were from Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Michigan, Oregon, Texas, Washington and, of course, various Alaska locales.

We are overcome with appreciation and overjoyed to let you know that $28,240 was raised this year, allowing us to maintain our commitment to provide services and assistance to Alaska’s most vulnerable youth throughout our State.

Thatcher King held the winning ticket for our exquisite raffle quilt, Alaskan Batik Sampler, generously and beautifully made by Sharon Swieter, a long-time donor to Friends of Alaska’s Children in Care, and machine quilted by Linda Rice-Weaver of Washington.

We are on track for our 26th Annual Quilt Auction next year, November 25-26, 2022. It will once again be an online auction.  See you there!

25th Annual Quilt Auction & Raffle!

Friends of Alaska’s Children in Care is conducting our annual quilt auction online again this year.  The quilt auction site, www.qtego.net/qlink/facc, is open!  Bidding on the quilts will begin on Friday, November 26, at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until Saturday, November 27, at 3:00 p.m., giving the bidders 30 hours to preview and bid on the array of exquisite wall hangings, table runners and quilts from lap size to king size!

NEW THIS YEAR!  You are invited to a Zoom Watch Party with the quiltmakers and donors supporting Friends of Alaska’s Children in Care (FACC) auction to watch the final bids come in together on Saturday afternoon.  This is a great opportunity to connect with the quiltmakers and donors in a fun way without having to leave your home!  RSVP/Registration is required to attend.

When:  Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. (Alaska time)Site:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sdu2przIqHNwYT4kW_avVbK3x98J7CmlJ

Once your RSVP is received, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to the event.  Thank you for supporting this event!

Debby Hudson, Quilt Auction Founder & Organizer and Marguerita McManus, Zoom Organizer & Quilt Donor

STAY TUNED FOR THE RAFFLE for this stunning king/queen size quilt, measuring 89X102,  skillfully made by Sharon Swieter and beautifully machine quilted by Linda Weaver.

“Alaska Batik Sampler” by Sharon Swieter & Linda Weaver

The winning ticket will be drawn at 3:00 p.m., live on FACC’s Facebook page.  The winning ticket holder will be notified by telephone.

If you have questions about this event, please contact Debby Hudson, FACC’s Quilt Auction Organizer, at DebbyHudson@gci.net.

24th Annual Quilt Auction Results!

Friends of Alaska CASA held its first ever online event for its 24th annual quilt auction on Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28, 2020.  There were 63 quilts donated by 61 talented quilters from Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, and Texas.  Nearly $22,500 was raised through the auctioning of quilts, selling of raffle tickets, and cash donations.

Once again, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generous quilt donors and for members of our Alaska communities and beyond that braved the unknown, registered online, and bid on the quilted treasurers.  Holding the quilt auction online allowed for people throughout Alaska’s cities and villages, as well as from the Lower 48 states, to participate and support the children of Alaska and the Court Appointed Special Advocates.  We had bidders from Arizona, Delaware, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Kentucky, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas.

Anita Rosett, of Anchorage, held the winning ticket for the queen size “Northern Lights of Alaska” raffle quilt that was made by Sharon Hillstrom and machine quilted by Melanie Hancock.  Anita was so excited when she was called with the news that she had won the quilt.  She was at my house within less than 10 minutes to pick up the quilt and was utterly speechless by its beauty!

We’ll be back next year, on November 27, 2021, for the 25th Annual Quilt Auction.  It’s too early to determine whether we will be able to hold the event in person or whether it will be held online but, we promise you this, the photos will be better!

— Debby Hudson, Quilt Auction Organizer

Congratulations to the Raffle Quilt Winner!

Anita Rosett is the lucky winner of the first FAC virtual quilt raffle!  Congratulations Anita!!!!  And many thanks to the FAC supporters who purchased raffle tickets this year.  You are greatly appreciated and we wish you the best of luck next year!

23rd Annual Quilt Auction Results!

WHAT A GLORIOUS DAY!  Our 23rd Annual Silent Quilt Auction was held on November 30, 2019, at the University Center Mall in Anchorage and was a tremendous success.  A record number 240 stunning quilts were donated by 121 extraordinarily talented quilters throughout Alaska communities and from Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Missouri, Nevada, Texas, and Washington.  Over $39,500 was raised through the auctioning of the quilts, raffle tickets, note card sales and cash donations.

Once again we were entertained by the lovely voices of Sally’s Kitchen, a group of dedicated women who have sung for us at all 23 quilt auctions.  This year we also heard from a group of three young girls, calling themselves “Broken Picks,” as they made their debut performance.  They were wonderful and we are looking forward to watching them grow and blossom and entertain us for years to come!

I think most in attendance would agree that the highlight of the day was the drawing of the winning raffle ticket.  This year’s raffle quilt, “Becky’s Heaven,” was one of the last quilts my sister and devoted CASA supporter, Becky Rudisill, made before she passed away in April, and it was generously and beautifully machine quilted by Debra Carney.  Michelle Rudisill, Becky’s daughter held the winning raffle ticket, and there wasn’t a dry eye to be seen!  Becky’s presence was definitely felt throughout the day.

We are deeply indebted to the individuals in our surrounding communities who attended the auction this year and to the following businesses and entities for their tremendous support:  Alaska Event Services, Alaska Home Magazine, Dimond High School JROTC, Great Originals, Just Sew, Seams Like Home, Sylvia’s Quilt Depot, Midtown Mall, The Quilt Cache, The Quilt Tree, Twisted Sisters Quilty Pleasures, University Center Mall, and Valley Quilters Guild.

To our “Stars of the Event”, the amazingly gifted generous quilters, we offer our overwhelming gratitude.

We also offer our heartfelt thanks to these dedicated and awesome individuals for their help before, during, and after the auction!

We look forward to seeing you all again next year on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the University Center Mall for our 24th Annual Silent Quilt Auction!

With Enormous Gratitude,

Debby Hudson, Auction Organizer

          CLICK HERE to view the quilt auction photo gallery!  🙂

23rd Annual Silent Quilt Auction

Friends of Alaska CASA is gearing up for its 23rd Annual Silent Quilt Auction!

Mark your calendar:  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location:  University Center Mall, 3800 Old Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK

Pass the word and invite your family and friends!

The Silent Quilt Auction will consist of more than 175 quilts of all shapes, sizes, and themes created and donated by incredibly generous quilters throughout Alaska and the Lower 48.  A special highlight of this year’s auction is the queen-sized raffle quilt, Becky’s Heaven, created by our beloved Becky Rudisill who passed in April 2019.  The machine quilting on this gorgeous piece of art was created by Debra Carney.

At this year’s event, we will also honor Becky with the official roll-out of the “Becky Rudisill Educational Scholarship”.   Friends of Alaska CASA will award $1,000 annually towards tuition, housing, or books, at an Alaska domiciled trade school, college, or university, for students in state or tribal custody .

Raffle tickets are on sale now and can also be purchased during the Silent Auction.  The price is $5 per ticket, or $20 for five.  The drawing will be held at 3:00 p.m.  The winner does NOT have to be present to win!

If you would like to donate a quilt, or know other quilters who would like to donate, please download and submit this Quilt Donation Form, along with your quilt, by noon November 16, 2019.  Quilts may be dropped off at the following locations:

Anchorage:  The Quilt Tree and Seams Like Home

Eagle River:  The Quilt Cache and Twisted Sisters

Wasilla:  Sylvia’s Quilt Depot

Palmer:  Just Sew

Fairbanks:  Contact Anne Udry at (907) 451-2812 or anne.udry@alaska.gov

To obtain your raffle tickets, or if you have any questions, please contact Debby Hudson at DebbyHudson@gci.net or (907) 337-7990.

Kathy Bates, You Will Be Missed

It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of
one of Friends of Alaska CASA’s most creative and generous quilters.
Kathy Bates of Great Falls, Montana, passed away a few days prior to
this years’ quilt auction.>> Read More

Friends of Alaska CASA 22nd Annual Silent Quilt Auction

Friends of Alaska CASA held its 22nd Annual Silent Quilt Auction at the University Center Mall in Anchorage on November 24, 2018. We are honored to have received 204 quilted items from 101 quilters throughout Alaska and from Arizona, Colorado, Maine, Montana and Washington. Over $40,000 was raised through the sale of quilts, raffle tickets, cards and totes, and cash donations!>> Read More

A 5th grade girl was on my CASA caseload, along with her older and younger siblings.  Her wish was to take piano lessons, at least for the summer, so she’d have some music knowledge and skill before participating in 6th grade band or orchestra. Her foster parents were willing to drive her to the lessons, but couldn’t afford to pay for them.  I found a piano studio in Anchorage that was willing to take her for just the summer. Friends of Alaska’s Children in Care paid for her lessons, giving her a great start towards a future in playing the viola. Thank you!

Peggy R – CASA Volunteer