They have two different projects on the go right now, the first is a traveling quilt show the acknowledges the impact of Alzheimer’s.  It’s currently touring through the USA until 2010.

The project is currently in the call for entries stage.  “Priority: Alzheimer’s Quilts” is for quilts that measure 9″ by 12″ – a very do-able size!  The quilts will be auctioned off to raise money for Alzheimer’s research.  You can even donate multiple quilts to help the cause.

There are several rules that must be followed, so read the entry requirements carefully

image: Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative

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The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative

In Cross-country quilting for a cure, Cassandra A. Fortin at BaltimoreSun.com, tells about the quilts Mary Matton and other quilting guild members are making for Alzheimer’s awareness and research funding.

Matton and about 20 other members of the Annapolis Quilting Guild are participating in the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative, a grass-roots effort begun in January 2006 to increase awareness and fund research to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s.

Ms. Fortin also relates how the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative was started by quilter Ami Simms after her mother developed this disease.  The AAQI consists of two parts:  a traveling quilt exhibit and quilts made by contributors, then sold or auctioned to raise money for Alzheimer’s research.

You’ll enjoy reading Ms. Fortin’s article.  Also, view a photo (by Amy Davis) of Mary Matton’s quilt and learn more about AAQI.

Have you made a quilt for AAQI or seen the traveling exhibit?

(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

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The AAQI…Quilting to Benefit Alzheimer’s