Obama for America

Piecemakers for Change Building Blocks for Obama

Drawing: Val, Dan, Cindy & Nikki from O Campaign

Nearly 30 people collaborated to create a beautiful 120" x 130" (approx) all cotton, one-of-a-kind, commemorative quilt entitled: "TURNING AMERICA BLUE 2008"

There are star blocks representing all 50 states, 3 territories, Washinington DC and even Americans Abroad…all who propelled Obama victoriously through the primaries! At the very center of this quilt is Barack Obama himself (created by 15,000+ tiny cross stitches) whom we are working so hard for, because he is working so hard for us! Here is a video done by the blog's own Desert Dan which shows the process, the fun and the quilt! Enjoy:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HlZ75aDzDI&feature=related

We are hoping to raise THOUSANDS of DOLLARS in honor of the countless hours that are being spent creating this commemorative piece, so please spread the word about our effort! Who wouldn't want to be the proud owner of this fabulous piece of work?!

This quilt was finished August 7 and didn't make it to the convention! The drawing will be two weeks before the election.  The last day to enter the drawing will be October 15, 2008. The drawing will be October 21, 2008, 2 weeks before the election.  The quilters request that the winner of this quilt NOT sell or auction it for their own personal gain, but, that they cherish this as an heirloom which commemorates this historic election OR donate it to the Obama family/Obama Presidential Library.

Congratulations to Mitzi Greene of Illinois, winner of the quilt!