Hollis Chatelain, John Flynn, Becky Goldsmith, and Sue Nickels are all supporters of the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative. They were having dinner together back in June when the discussion turned to who had raised the most money for the AAQI. Unable to reach a consensus (number of quilts donated? total dollar amount raised? highest price paid for a single quilt?) they challenged each other to each create a new quilt that would be auctioned in November, national Alzheimer's Awareness Month. That would end the argument and establish bragging rights for a whole year while they raised money to fund Alzheimer's research.
That's how the "World Quilt Federation Smackdown" began.
This is a rare opportunity to own a quilt made by one of these incredible artists as you help a very worthy cause. Don't like auctions? Not a problem. Vote for Viewer's Choice. Purchase T-shirts and other products with the images of these magnificent quilts. It all helps.
The Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative was founded by my friend and fellow quilter Ami Simms. Her mother had Alzheimer's disease. The AAQI is a all-volunteer, Internet-driven, national charity that you can support through this auction, or by making small format quilts (just 9 inches by 12 inches) or by purchasing small quilts when you need to give a gift. All profits fund research. For more information see www.AlzQuilts.org
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