We all feel good when we help others. Many of us don't have much free time to volunteer, but I try to quilt for a few volunteer groups when I can. I also contribute to Project Linus and Quilts of Valor several times a year.
If you want a new take on this volunteering thing, a couple of us from our local quilting group (the Obsessive Compulsive Quilters in Graham, WA) have decided to donate small quilts to the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative. People can make small quilts or postcards and send them in to be auctioned off. The winning donations go straight to Alzheimer research.
The most current quilt auction started today and runs through October 10. You won't see any of our quilt group quilts there just yet...we are still working on submissions (you can see my ladybug quilt on the home page of my website). But if you think you might want to make a little quilt for a good cause, try out a new technique on one, or are curious about the initiative, you may just want to check out the auction. You don't have to be an expert quilt goddess to send in a quilt. Click on the You Can Help link to see more information.
Have fun if you decide to try it! Let me know if you do!
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