UNITED IN CARE: A Quilt Made by Community, for Community

In the fall of 2025, Field + Supply attendees, children and adults alike, came together to create something truly special.

One square at a time, participants decorated pieces of fabric with words, images, and messages inspired by care, compassion, dignity, and belonging. Each square represented an individual act of creativity, but together they became something much greater: a community quilt that reflects the collective spirit of Ulster County, its visitors, and the shared belief that when we come together, no one is alone.

Over the past year, those individual squares have been lovingly stitched together by a local maker into a one-of-a-kind quilt: a lasting symbol of the generosity, creativity, and connection that define our community.

This fall, the quilt returns to Field + Supply with a new purpose.

The quilt will be displayed during the market and auctioned online here to benefit United Way of Ulster County's HELPS Fund, which provides emergency assistance to local individuals and families facing unexpected crises. At a time when 41% of households in our region are living in poverty or struggling to make ends meet, this quilt is more than a work of art, it is a symbol of solidarity and a reminder that we all have a role to play in supporting each other.

As part of this partnership, Field + Supply will also invite attendees to support the HELPS Fund through a donation when purchasing a ticket and generously match contributions up to $1,500, multiplying the impact for local families in need.

To learn more about United Way of Ulster County and the HELPS Fund, visit www.ulsterunitedway.org. Purchase tickets to Field + Supply and learn more at www.fieldandsupply.com

What began as a collaborative work of art has become something even more meaningful: a symbol of what is possible when creativity, generosity, and community come together with purpose. Together, we're transforming creativity into compassion and ensuring this quilt continues to wrap our neighbors in hope.