Monthly Archives: October 2011

1,500 Quilts to Houston

We asked for 1,500 quilts and WE GOT THEM—thanks to YOU! Check it out! We will be selling your quilts at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX, Nov 2-6. You’ll find us in the Exhibit Hall, Row t, up … Continue reading

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AAQI Awards $30,000 to Cornell University

The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) has awarded its ninth grant to Dr. Chris B. Schaffer, Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University. The $30,000 grant is the second grant the charity has awarded for Alzheimer’s research … Continue reading

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November Quilt-A-Month Club Challenges

Here are the November 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 Self Portrait … Continue reading

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Little Quilt Brings In Big Bucks

Was that an exciting auction, or what!? Hats off to Linda Woodard for creating a record-breaking Priority: Alzheimer’s Quilt for the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI). “Making Waves in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s“ sold at auction Monday night for $805, making it the … Continue reading

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TIMELY Study

Passing along this request for research participants for those of you living in in or near Portland, Oregon. “Healthy men and women 18 years of age and older are needed for a study to identify stability and subtle changes in … Continue reading

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AAQI Receives 8,000th Donated Quilt

The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) has received its 8,000th donated quilt. Intermingled made by Audrey Arno of Tuttle, Oklahoma is part of the Priority: Alzheimer’s Quilt project. The 8.5-inch by 11.5-inch quilt features a variety of colorful fabrics arranged … Continue reading

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