Pendleton Woolen Mills is running a “Tell Your Family Story” contest.  Share the story of your family in 500 words or less. The prize is an exclusively designed jacquard blanket depicting the story. These blankets are patterned after a traditional Native American trade blanket.

“For generations, blankets have been woven with story-telling designs that speak to various aspects of important elements of life, such as rites of passage, legends and community,” says Robert Christnacht of Pendleton Woolen Mills. “This contest gives one family an opportunity to tell their family story in one of the most authentic American traditions, the Trade Blanket.”

You may pick up entry forms at several Pendleton Woolen Mills store locations or online at their website. The winning entry will be selected for its authenticity, creativity and originality by a panel of Pendleton judges. The winner receives 12 of the specially designed blankets. Entries must be received by April 30, 2009. The winning family will be announced by May 30, 2009. “To help celebrate the six generations of our family,” says Mort Bishop III, president, Pendleton Woolen Mills, “we wanted to give families around the country a chance to have something lasting, unique and truly special.”

Pendleton Woolen Mills Story Contest