Event Spotlight:
United in Stitches: 54th Annual Quilt Show
Thank you to everyone who joined us for United in Stitches, the 54th Annual Quilt Show at the Aurora Colony Museum! This year’s show celebrated the artistry, history, and community connection found in every stitch, with inspiration drawn from the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Visitors enjoyed a beautiful display of quilts, historic pieces, featured quilter Millie Lim, a quilt shop, workshops, and our annual raffle quilt. We are grateful to the talented quilters, volunteers, sponsors, and guests who helped make this year’s event special.
QUILT SHOW WINNERS:
Best in Show:
1st Place: Hurrah for America, 2004-2005
Made and Quilted by: Becky Pauly Spence
Runner Up for Best in Show:
Joy in the Morning, 2020-2023
Made by: Julie Altman, Quilted by: Marie’s Custom Quilting
Judge's Choice:
America 250 - Our Past, Present, & Future, 2026
Made and Quilted by: Jill Huntington
2026 Quilt Block Challenge Winners
Theresa Bezayiff, Linda Florio, Jackie Gale, Sue Gridley, Marilyn Hill, Cecilia Leno, Millie Lim, Nancy Morales, Jeannie Pickens, Minetta Sampson, Margie Stathes, Cheri Stuller, Maxine Whitbeck
A special congratulations to Jackie Gale for having their quilt block selected as our pin design for the upcoming 2027 Quilt Show, Down By the Bay. The design was chosen as wonderful representation of the rich maritime history of Willapa Bay.
Thank you so much to all who entered the 2026 Block Contest.
The tradition continues!
Stay tuned for updates on next year’s Quilt Show Down by the Bay and opportunities to participate in the next raffle quilt.
Thank you for being part of this cherished Aurora tradition. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!