Three more AAQI Quilts

AAQI Quilt #11278, Sheridan, 2012, by Lori Dejarnatt, Kathie Holland and Gabe Owens

The other day, there was a message from Lori DeJarnatt on Facebook about the latest quilts available through the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI). I was lucky to get one of these quilts "Sheridan" - AAQI Quilt #11278. "Sheridan" is a collaborative effort. The top was cut by Kathie Holland, pieced by Gabe Owens and Lori, who lives in Madras, Oregon, and it was finished by Lori.

Sheridan appears to be a charm quilt, and I love the patriotic mix of print fabrics. This quilt really reminds me of Lori, who does some remarkable work inspired by traditional quilts. It has the feeling of an antique doll quilt, and combined with being a charm quilt, it's a very rare and wonderful thing!

#11264, Columbia Gorge at Sunset, by Barbara Sanders, Portland, Oregon

While I was looking at quilts I spotted a magical little quilt made by Barbara Sanders, who is a fellow member of the Northwest Quilters here in Portland, Oregon! The quilt is called "Columbia Gorge at Sunset" and it captures the beauty of the dramatic sunsets we see along the Gorge and elsewhere in Oregon. I love the color, the choice of fabric, the luminous thread - everything about it! And after checking the NW Quilters directory, I realized Barbara and I even live in the same zip code.

What a great surprise to discover this quilt! I've been telling fellow guild members to make these quilts so I could buy them and have their work in my collection. :) I don't know if Barbara heard me saying that, or what, but as I said to the group the last time I attended a meeting, "You make the quilts, and I will buy them!"

#11435, The Age of Aquarium, LaVerne Johnson, Cutler Bay, Florida

The third quilt was just for fun. It's #11435 and it's called "The Age of Aquarium" by LaVerne Johnson of Cutler Bay. Florida. I love tropical fish, and the title is a clever play on words, referring to the classic song "Aquarius" by The 5th Dimension. Looks like it might actually be something like Broderie Perse applique, but I'll have to wait and see it in person before I can say for sure. Love the colors and the pieced binding.

So, three winners to add to the collection, and I'm excited! For more information about the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative, click here.