A small group of quilters in Hartville has a tradition of completing a quilt each year to support the Ohio Mennonite Relief Sale, with proceeds benefiting the work of the Mennonite Central Committee.
The Ohio Mennonite Relief Sale will be held July 10-11 at the Mt. Hope Event Center, 8076 state Route 241, Millersburg. The event raises funds for the Mennonite Central Committee, which partners with organizations around the world to provide disaster relief, community development and peacemaking. The Ohio Relief Sale is supported by more than 100 Amish, Apostolic, Brethren, Mennonite and Conservative Mennonite churches in Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
The Hartville quilters have been meeting at Hartville Kitchen. Their latest quilt was placed in the frame May 12 and completed June 26. Measuring 103 by 103 inches, it is now on display at Hartville Hardware and will be sold at next year’s auction…