The Quilt

Every year a group of talented Villagers gather together to design and create a beautiful hand-crafted quilt. The quilt is new and different every year and is designed with a theme depicting an historical event or place. A drawing is held each year to award the quilt and to raise funds for historic preservation and scholarships. Winners need not be present to win.

The 2022_2023 Quilt

This year’s one-of-a-kind piece “Birds of a Feather” is in honor of the historic Doc Thomas House, owned by the Tropical Audubon Society. The pattern of birds sitting in a tree is a tribute to the long-time support The Villagers have given for the restoration of the site.

Tickets can be bought from members or during the House Tour and the lucky winner does not need to be present at the drawing.

Quilt Images – Click an image to view larger 

Evocative of Stiltsville, a collection of wooden fishing shacks built on pilings in the shallow waters off Cape Florida. Most likely sprouting up with the advent of Prohibition in 1920, the small community had 27 homes at its peak. Today, seven remain within the boundaries of Biscayne National Park. Resulting from a “Save Old Stiltsville” movement, a cooperative agreement was signed between the owners and the National Park Service preventing removal of the buildings. Owners are “caretakers” charged with the responsibility of maintaining the structures and making them available to the public. In 2003, the non-profit Stiltsville Trust was establish for the oversight and preservation of the structures. The Villagers were among those who advocated for saving Stiltsville for its colorful contribution to Miami’s history and seascape. Artists: Louis Petrine, Joan Bounds 2005 44” wide x 66” long