Sponsoring the Quilt

The Thornbury Quilt

This amazing quilt was found in a farmhouse in Shepperdine after lying untouched for perhaps a hundred years.

It was made in 1900 to raise money for the new Thornbury vicarage and it is likely that individual squares were sponsored at that time.

When the quilt was re-discovered, we followed this tradition of sponsorship to raise funds to cover the purchase of the quilt by the museum, making this a treasure saved for Thornbury by many local people.

You joined us in securing the future of this unique quilt for Thornbury for the future.

We invited you to sponsor one or more squares of your choice,  perhaps featuring a flower, a bird or important initials.

We suggested donations of between £5 and £10 a square and hoped people would look towards the higher figure when sponsoring the more elaborate squares.

You can find a full description of the Thornbury Quilt and its individual squares at SPONSOR THE QUILT. (If the picture isn’t the right way up, just right click on it and choose Rotate or go to View/Rotate.)

We are delighted that, as a result of this sponsorship fundraising drive, you helped us save this treasure for the town!

Thank you to everyone who contributed.