Monthly Archives: May 2011

Quilters Give in Many Ways

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

Quilt makers and quilt buyers come together during the first 10 days of each month to form an auction team to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI).  Lisa Ellis and Nancy McGrew came together in a similar … Continue reading →

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June Quilt-A-Month Club Challenges

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Here are the June 2011 Quilt-A-Month Club challenges! Embrace them or ignore them; it’s up to you. Sign up information, complete explanation, and important dates are all on the Quilt-A-Month Club page. We always have room for more club members! Theme Challenge Windter Holidays … Continue reading →

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AAQI Celebrates 7,000th Quilt

Posted on May 21, 2011 by

Another milestone! The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) has received its 7,000th Priority: Alzheimer’s Quilt! The AAQI was founded in January 2006. “The Sun” was made and donated by Alex Terry of Flagstaff, AZ. She created the quilt in honor … Continue reading →

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Mosaic Butterfly

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

AAQI supporter Terry Switzer Chilko (inventor of the Fast Finish Triangle method) had always wanted to make a mosaic out of tiles and broken pottery. Julie Hirota’s recent article in the January 2011 issue of American Quilter magazine called “Constructing a … Continue reading →

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It’s More Fun In A Group

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

Quilters across the country are inspiring each other to make “Priority Quilts ”for the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI). These smiling faces belong to friends who attended the Ucross Retreat in Clearmont, Wyoming. They donated 22 quilts and raised $117 in Viewer’s … Continue reading →

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Auto-Bidding Starts Today in May Auction!

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

There’s something new in the May online auction: AUTO-BIDDING! Mary, our angel at BenefitBidding.com (hosts of our monthly online auctions during the first 10 days of every month) explains: As you know, with “Regular bid,” the bidder just places a … Continue reading →

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