2020 Quilt with a Cause

Quilt with a Cause

BY THE VERA BRADLEY FOUNDATION FOR BREAST CANCER

Dedicated Foundation volunteers, design and craft this one-of-a-kind quilt every year. Vera Bradley enthusiasts delight in entering for a chance to win. We draw the winner's name in Fort Wayne, Indiana in June.

The 2020 quilt is made with the Vera Bradley breast cancer awareness pattern, Felicity Paisley.

Donations of $5 or more to the Vera Bradley Foundation between February 20, 2020 and June 1, 2020 are automatically entered for a chance to win.

ELIGIBILITY: Offered at participating Vera Bradley Stores, Vera Bradley Factory Outlet Stores, Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale, verabradley.com and verabradley.org to residents of the 50 U.S. who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry.

Click here for the 2020 Complete Official Rules .

The Making of the Quilt

The Quilter, Erica Friend

From a young age, Erica has been sewing. Beginning with Troll doll clothes made from felt, to constructing her first quilt in third grade, she has always had a few creative projects in the works. Born in Champaign, IL and moving to Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1990, she’s been deeply rooted in the midwest, including attending Purdue University in West Lafayette. Erica received a Bachelor of Science degree in interior design and since graduation has worked in real estate, home construction, and design. In 2015, she decided to pursue her sewing passion full time, focusing on quilting, pillows, and dance costumes, and thus ELF and Company was born—the “company” being her trusty furry sidekick, Bibi. Erica’s work has been featured on RJR’s What Shade are You blog, @52quilters on Instagram, and is currently in her third year partnering with the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Quilt with a Cause.

While completing the 2018 Quilt With a Cause, Erica found out her best friend from college, Faith, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Erica was blessed to be able to spend time that spring and summer visiting Faith often and keeping her company during doctor appointments and chemo treatments! The Quilt with a Cause has taken on a new purpose for Erica, and she looks forward to creating many more in years to come!

2020 Quilt Design in Progress