Annual Festival of Quilts

ONLINE QUILT SALE SITE: https://cunningham-childrens-home.square.site/ (SALES BEGIN APRIL 10 AT 10 A.M.)

Our signature fundraiser

About

Young people are referred to Cunningham for many reasons, including a history of abuse, neglect, trauma and mental health issues. Many have experienced rejection and loss. Cunningham offers opportunities for healing and hope. When youth arrive at Cunningham, they are greeted with a welcome basket filled with personal hygiene products and a handmade quilt that is theirs to keep. Since Cunningham opened in 1895, United Women in Faith and quilters from across Illinois have made quilts for our kids. Thanks to them, thousands of young lives have been wrapped in warmth, safety and love.

Each year, hundreds of visitors visit our campus for our signature fundraiser, the Festival of Quilts which honors this beautiful quilt tradition. Proceeds from the Festival of Quilts benefit the nearly 1,000 youth and families Cunningham serves each year.

The Festival includes:

A quilt show with hand and machine quilted pieces including contemporary designs as well as antique quilts on loan for display and admiration
A quilt sale featuring beautiful traditional and contemporary quilts and wall hangings
Centerpieces and Such with unique and decorative items our supporters have decorated, enhanced and “made their own” available for purchase
A gift shop packed with generously donated handcrafted items
A bake sale with delicious homemade goodies and treats
Campus tours of our Urbana campus to learn more about our mission and ministry