Reassigned...

OK, I'm *still* excited, but as it turns out, "The Ties That Bind" is not going to Houston. Instead, it's up for auction in October!

The auction runs from October 1-10. Bid early and often for #1550 -- or any other little quilt that catches your eye! ;)

Houston Bound!

The Ties That Bind is going to Houston! (Probably the only time I'll ever have a quilt shown there, too!) It moved from "Quilts Waiting Assignment" to "Quilts Going to IQF." There are some fabulous quilts in both categories -- take a look the next time you need a little inspiration. I'm loving 1634-1637 this morning, in the waiting category.

I read that Ami Simms has approximately 700 of these Priority: Alzheimer's quilts going to Houston -- a little short of her 1000 quilt goal, but frankly, amazing to me nonetheless!

#1550

That's my number, and I'm sticking with it ;)

#1550 is the registration number for my Priority: Alzheimer's quilt, "The Ties That Bind." I dropped it in the mail to Ami Simms today, and will be watching my USPS confirmation number to be sure it arrives safely! (Funny thing -- there weren't any Priority FREs out at PO, so I had to ask the clerk when my turn came. She didn't know what the acronym stood for -- is that more an online shorthand for those handy envelopes? Or was she having a blonde moment?)

Anywho, I'm going to miss that little quilt, but I'm proud to be part of something bigger and better.

The Ties That Bind

Here it is -- The Ties That Bind. This little quilt was made for Ami Simms' Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI). One of the gals at quilting.about.com challenged the members to make a quilt this fall, as Ami is trying to collect 1000 quilts to take to International Quilt Festival in Houston and sell. I'm thrilled to be able to participate, and would be honored if my contribution went to Houston.

The parameters for the little quilts are pretty straightforward -- each donation must fit in a 9x12 USPS priority mail envelope. Ami auctions off a bunch of quilts each month and gives the money to the Alzheimer's Association. This is a great opportunity to try something new AND make a difference.

A little more about the quilt... anyone who's read anything I've had to say in the last 24 hours or so will recognize the components of this piece. When I trimmed the center panel of my beach quilt, I had some leftovers. Three of the pieces became postcards (those are done, too, waiting for you to tell me about your WIPs), and the rest became this little quilt. Each unit is about 3x4.5, and the total size is about 8.5" square. I put in what felt like 8 million eyelets, then tied the pieces together with a darker brown, nubby yarn.

This piece is made in honor of Laurel G., who has early onset Alzheimer's.