• First prize... well, we have something very special this year - we have TWO First Prize quilts! The holder of the first ticket drawn can chose their preferred quilt, and the holder of the second ticket drawn will receive the 2nd quilt. The squares were made and donated by IMPS volunteers the world over - a very big thank you to all who contributed. And an even bigger thank you to Paula Fullager who assembled and made these beautiful quilts.
   

  Quilt #1

  Quilt #2

  Click on a Quilt to see the Squares in detail.

• 2nd Prize is a beautiful crocheted people size afghan (measuring 87" x 73"), which was organized and made by Betsy Riley, using squares donated by MinPin fanciers all over the country.

• 3rd Prize is a crocheted dog size afghan (measuring 38" x 54"), which was also organized and made by Betsy Riley, using squares donated by MinPin fanciers all over the country.

• 4th Prize is a realistic portrait of the chosen animal from photos provided by the winner, with pastel chalks in a size appropriate for the subject, painted by Lynn Bryant, an artist from GA.

• 5th Prize is a minpin quilt made by Paula Fullager. If preferred, she has offered to make a custom quilt using pictures of the winner's choosing.

• 6th Prize is a collection of minpin cards and a pet memorial/tribute, donated by Pam Newton.

• 7th Prize is a cute doggie sweater, donated by Anne Blohm.

• 8th Prize is a selection of doggie t-shirts.

• 9th Prize is a minpin throw, donated on behalf of all New York IMPS Members.

• 10th & 11th Prizes are two GORGEOUS min pin sized Sui Generis necklaces, generously donated by the Italian Greyhound Safehouse Alliance

• 12-17th Prizes is a doggie bowl and minpin placemat set. The doggie bowl is donated Mary Jo Liccar, and the minpin photo squares were donated by Ginger and the Canine Kids.

• 18th Prize is the book "British Miniature Pinscher" by Sue Edmondson

• 19th Prize is a framed Mosaic of your pet, made by clients of Stone Belt Arc

QUILT RAFFLE INSTRUCTIONS

Here's how the raffle will work:

1. Tickets are available for $3.00 each or 8 for $20.00. All proceeds will be donated to IMPS.
2. Send your check (made out to IMPS), along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

IMPS Quilt Raffle
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PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER ON YOUR CHECK SO WE CAN CALL YOU IF YOU WIN!

We also accept payment by PayPal, however we ask that you include a little extra to cover postage and PayPal fees. Tickets for PayPal users are available for $4.00 each or 8 for $21.50.

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR PAYPAL PAYMENT SO WE CAN CALL YOU IF YOU WIN!

Email impsquiltraffle@gmail.com for any ticketing inquiries.

3. We will use double-sided raffle tickets. One half will be mailed back to you and the other thrown in the raffle bowl. We will keep a log of all names/ticket numbers.
4. The raffle will start on Tuesday 4th September 2007 and close on Friday 26th October 2007. All entries must be postmarked by Friday 26th October 2007.
5. The raffle drawing will take place on Sunday 4th November 2007 - it will be a lucky day for some! All winners will be notified by phone. The winners will be posted on the saluki list and on the various IMPS Admin and Regional lists.

Best of luck to one and all! Please feel free to cross-post and share with all your friends and family!

2ND PRIZE

2nd Prize is a beautiful crocheted people size afghan (measuring 87" x 73"), which was organized and made by Betsy Riley, using squares donated by MinPin fanciers all over the country.

3RD PRIZE

3rd Prize is a crocheted dog size afghan (measuring 38" x 54"), which was also organized and made by Betsy Riley, using squares donated by MinPin fanciers all over the country.

4TH PRIZE

4th Prize offered for the raffle is either a head or full body portrait of the animal of your choice (dog, cat, horse, ferret or your pet snail!) on a solid-type background. Lynn Bryant is a pastel artist located in GA who will paint a realistic portrait of the chosen subject from photos provided by the winner, with pastel chalks in a size appropriate for the subject. Painting will be mailed to the winner of the auction, ready for matting and framing. (Allow 6-8 weeks for completion after receipt of photos).

Below is an example of Lynn's work. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to win a custom painted portrait of your precious baby!

Here is what last year's winner, Dawn, wrote after receiving her portrait from the last raffle:

Received the portrait today and we LOVE it!!!!! The felt is so amazing and I cannot even describe how well you did. It is just beautiful!!! We love that you even captured Penny's nub of a tail! : ) ! Thank you so much – I cannot believe we won such an amazing prize!

5TH PRIZE

5th Prize is a minpin quilt made by Paula Fullager. The winner can keep this quilt or if preferred, Paula has offered to make a custom quilt using pictures of the winner's choosing. The winner can submit anywhere from 4-9 pictures, and the pictures are not limited to your dogs and pets.

6TH PRIZE

6th Prize is a collection of minpin cards and a pet memorial/tribute, donated by Pam Newton. Also included in the collection is a card donation from Paul Hendrickson.

7TH PRIZE

7th Prize is a cute doggie sweater of your choice, knitted and kindly donated by Anne Blohm.

To see the full range of sweaters in detail, please click on the picture above.

 

8TH PRIZE

9TH PRIZE

10TH & 11TH PRIZES

10th & 11th Prizes are two GORGEOUS min pin sized Sui Generis necklaces, generously donated by the Italian Greyhound Safehouse Alliance - www.igsafehouse.org.

10th Prize:

This beautiful hematite double strand features Riverstone, a creamy natural stone. Like all Sui Generis pet jewelry, it was lovingly hand-crafted on nylon coated 49-ply stainless steel jeweler's wire with sterling silver crimps and a strong magnetic clasp. This is strictly decorative apparel and should not be attached to a leash. Is 11-¼" in diameter.

11th Prize:

Fresh water (potato) pearls, hematite and pressed glass beads make a striking combination in this triple strand creation. Like all Sui Generis pet jewelry, it was lovingly hand-crafted on nylon coated 49-ply stainless steel jeweler's wire with sterling silver crimps and a strong magnetic clasp. This is strictly decorative apparel and should not be attached to a leash. Is 11-¼" in diameter.

A big thank you to the Italian Greyhound Safehouse Alliance for their generous donation. Please visit their website www.igsafehouse.org for more info.

12-17TH PRIZES

12-17th Prizes is a doggie bowl and minpin placemat set. The doggie bowl is donated Mary Jo Liccar, and the minpin photo squares were donated by Ginger and the Canine Kids.

18TH PRIZE 18th Prize is a signed copy of the book "British Miniature Pinscher" by Sue Edmondson. This book has been kindly donated by the author. For more details of the book, please visit http://www.miniature-pinscher.info/goods.htm.

IMPS Home Page - the Internet Miniature Pinscher Service.

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If you have any queries, feel free to email me at minpins@mgbeng.com

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