My daughter and I both were involved in the care of my mom when she had Alzheimer’s.  Beth also made a lap quilt for Mother as a Christmas gift.   Mother would rub her hands over it and remark about the “pretty colors.” 

Quiltmaking had been part of Mother’s life from her childhood, and she encouraged me in this art.  Because of her, Beth and I are part of the line of Trails End Quilters…the generations who made quilts in our family.

Entering carnivals (collections of articles about particular topics hosted at one blog) proves to be very enjoyable, I’ve found.  Perhaps you have a story to share relating to Alzheimer’s, whether it involves quilting or not.

If you’ve never entered a carnival, simply follow the directions by clicking on the link above.  I’ve also posted some suggestions for carnivals at my Home Biz Notes blog.  You might want to take a look at these.

Tweak Your Topic for Carnivals

Home Biz Owners – Join the Carnival!

Participating in Showcases and Carnivals

Entering Your Home Business Post in a Showcase

Another enjoyable aspect of carnivals is reading the numerous entries.  So if you don’t enter (and if you do), check out Liz’s post at Alzheimer’s Notes on January 19, when she’ll publish all the entries.

(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

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For Interest to Quilters with Caregiving Tasks…Another All About Alzheimer’s Carnival

Liz is organizing an All About Alzheimer’s Carnival at Alzheimer’s Notes, “to create a community place to discover each others writings and thoughts.”

We know that Alzheimer’s knows no boundaries so may affect your lives in some way that you’d like to share…to find comfort or to comfort others.  Lia and I would enjoy having you participate in the All About Alzheimer’s Carnival. 

Perhaps your quilting holds some memories connected with Alzheimer’s and caregiving that you can tell us about.

(Launch date for the first carnival is Dec. 19, with Dec. 17 the deadline for entries. Check out details at the link above.)

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Attention Quilters…Whose Lives Are Connected to Alzheimer’s in Some Way