Tuesday, June 14, 2011

AAQI Auction

The June auction ended, and through persistence, I was able to win Sparks of Heavenly Fire by Michele Bilyeu of With Hearts and Hands.  Laddie (my father) died last June of this terrible disease, and I felt that owning Sparks would be a fitting reminder of my father and his life.  I contribute to various AD causes, but had never bid on an art quilt that benefits Alzheimer's research. Check out the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative; it is certainly a worthy cause.

I like everything about this quilt--from Michele's signature image to the quote by Washington Irving.

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4 comments:

  1. Michele Bilyeu6/15/2011 10:59 AM

    Lovely post, Jen! Many blessings and thanks again for buying the art quilt and supporting this cause. You are a wonderfully giving woman in this world and I am so delighted your persistence and your own light is bringing my little quilt into your own life and home.

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  2. Mary Marcotte6/15/2011 5:29 PM

    Wonderful, JenClair! The work of AAQI is very important. My mom also had the disease and since her death I've wanted to contribute a quilt. Michele's beautiful quilt has inspired me and I can't wait to get started.

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  3. jenclair6/16/2011 7:23 AM

    Mary - It inspires me to make and contribute a quilt as well! It is such a worthy cause.

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  4. jenclair6/16/2011 7:26 AM

    Michelle - Can't wait to receive your little quilt. As Mary (Fleur de Lis Quilts) mentions, I am inspired to make and contribute a small quilt, too!

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Good to hear from you!

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