Ten Days

My hearts a flutter. I just received word that 2 of my Priority: Alzheimer’s Quilts are up for auction October 1-10. I make between 6 and 12 of these small quilts every year, so you would wonder why I’m excited THIS time. Well, usually I time my donation just right so that all my quilts travel to International Quilt Festival in Houston. There Ami Simms and her band of volunteers (me included) sell the quilts at a set price for Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) a 5013-(c) organization who’s mission is to raise awareness for the disease and fund research. All the profits from the auction or sale of these quilts  go to Alzheimer’s research. AAQI was founded by Ami in 2006 and I’ve been donating my time and quilts since the inception.

OK, you say…so really what is the big deal with THESE two? The big deal is YOU CAN bid on them and I CAN watch the process. Its like being on my own personal version of “Cash in the Attic” (BBC version of course). Who’s gonna bid on them? How much are they willing to bid? Will they go higher? Do I know the person who will win? AHH!!! I’m so excited!!!

OK…so here’s what you have to do…Go bookmark this page:

http://www.alzquilts.org/quiltauction.html

My quilts are #4265 – Summer Hydrangea Garden and #4266 – Modest Contemplation. When the auction starts on October 1, 2009. Check the directions on the web site then and start bidding. You’ll have ten days. All bidding is final on October 10, 2009 at 10pm EDT.

Of course there are other quilts besides mine, but you know me and you might want to own one of my originals. Remember, I’m not getting the money, so my shameless plug is for a good cause. I hope you join me in my excitement. Tell your friends, bid high, bid often! It feels good!