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| 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!
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| #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!"
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| #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.
Thanks Bill. You are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI'm heading out to the NW Quilt expo; looking forward to the AAQI exhibit! Tissues in hand.
Oh, enjoy! I'm not sure if I'll get over there this year, but knowing there is an AAQI exhibit is good incentive. Maybe this weekend...
DeleteIt was pretty amazing. The quilt show was really good too, but my main motivation was the special AAQI exhibit.
DeleteYou are wonderful to support AAQI, through the hearts and hands of assorted quilters.
ReplyDeleteWe appreciate you!
I'm happy to support AAQI, but I admit it feels selfish in a lot of ways. I get to collect all these wonderful quilts. It's a win-win!
DeleteWonderful purchases, Bill! You are such a great AAQI patron and a loyal quilt purchaser. Love that you now own one of mine and who knows you may find even more to discover and add to your collection! Always fun to visit here... as you never fail to share as well as inform! And the eye candy of the quilts is always top notch and great fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat additions
ReplyDeleteI just sent my first donation quilt and bought one too
Bill, a long while ago you asked if anyone was game to make a reproduction of a New York Beauty quilt that you owned that was very worn. Did you ever find anyone to do that for you??? I am asking, because I was planning on working on a new project and want it to be paper-pieced based. I have been sewing hexies together for 3 years, and am about done piecing that top!! I wanted to do something special by machine & thought maybe your project would be fun if you still needed that done!! Let me know. Judy
ReplyDeleteIts so nice to see the quilts you are buying from AAQI , such a great cause . Thank you for supporting it.
ReplyDeleteKathie