Monthly Archives: July 2011

36 Earn Quilt-A-Month Club Honors

Three dozen individuals earned six consecutive monthly “badges” this month for participating in the Quilt-A-Month Club. They either donated a Priority: Alzheimer’s Quilt or purchased a Priority: Alzheimer’s Quilt, helping the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) raise money for our … Continue reading

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AAQI Awards $25,000 to the University of Pittsburgh

Quilters Finance Alzheimer’s Research! The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative has awarded a grant of $25,000 to the University of Pittsburgh for a study led by Dr. Nicholas Fitz. Read more here. This award was made possible by a donation of … Continue reading

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August Quilt-A-Month Club Challenges

Here are the August 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 Inspired by … Continue reading

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Tips For Making “Priority Quilts” From Marlene Woodfield

Marlene Woodfield of LaPorte, Indiana has made 58 quilts for the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative. Her Priority: Alzheimer’s Quilts have earned more than $5,000. I just love to make quilts and since my family has more than they could need, I … Continue reading

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Meet Jean Cheszek

Jean Cheszek from Palatine, IL has been a generous supporter of the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) for quite a while. She’s made 26 Priority: Alzheimer’s Quilts and raised $875 for the AAQI so far. Her more recent quilts have … Continue reading

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AAQI Makes First Cut For Classy Awards

Please help! The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative is competing for part of $150,000 in three of the 12 categories offered for outstanding nonprofits in something called the Classy Awards. We have already met the minimum standard of 100 “likes” in … Continue reading

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