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eBurst from the Quilt Alliance February 14, 2012
Welcome "Home" to Our First 2012 Contest Entry!
"The Piece Maker's Child" by Patricia Hobbs
We are pleased to announce that the first entry for our 2012 quilt contest "Home Is Where the Quilt Is" has just come in the door!
Patricia Hobbs of Macomb, Illinois is the first entrant in our 6th annual quilt contest--
"Home Is Where the Quilt Is," a celebration of the form and the meaning of Home.
From Pat's artist's statement: ..."The actual quilts found within are the acts of kindness, love, and dedication to the family. "Blessed are the child of the piece makers, for they shall inherit the quilts."
We've shared a few other "Home" contest quilt entries in progress on Facebook. Here's a peak at those entries in progress (especially for those faces not on Facebook): Below left: entry on its way by Betty Pillsbury of Huntersland, New York (a fairy house in a tree); and right: entry in progress by Joan Stake Sheridan of Boyce, Virginia (miniature flying geese strips!)
As you can see we've returned to the exciting challenge of a house-shaped quilt and invite all of our past contest artists and the entire quilt community to participate this year by entering a quilt and supporting this important fundraiser. Quiltmaking legend Yvonne Porcella, along with many of you dedicated members, has made at least one quilt for each of our five previous contests. Click on the link below to watch a new mini video, "Love, the Quilt Alliance: Yvonne Porcella."
Love, the Quilt Alliance: Yvonne Porcella Hear what Yvonne has to say about her 2011 contest entry, "Hi 5."
The Grand Prize this year will be judged by a panel of professional quilters/designers and we're proud to again partner with Handi Quilter to award the Grand Prize winner's choice of any of the Handi Quilter machine quilting systems. Our members will again be called upon to select Member's Choice awards with fabulous prizes donated by our generous AAQ Business Members. We'll present audio artist's statements again this year thanks to our partners at VoiceQuilt. and the quilts will be exhibited nationally thanks to the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo and Maine Quilts. It takes an Alliance and we hope you'll join us!
2012 Membership Drive: There's Never Been a Better Time to Join Us!
In addition to our basic membership benefits --- which include a big discount in entry fees for our contests --- we have some spectacular incentives for you this year.
All current (new and renewing) members will qualify for bi-monthly Membership Drawings to be held on February 29, April 30, June 30, August 31, October 31 and December 31. Bi-monthly winners will receive AURifil thread collections (like the Intermediate Collection from Mark Lipinski pictured below) and other great prizes donated by Quilt Alliance Business Members.
Our final Membership Drawing at year end will award some spectacular gifts including:
-- "Look, I'm in the Book!"--Marie Bostwick is going to name a character after you in an upcoming novel in her bestselling Cobbled Court series.
-- Tell Your Personal Quilt Story on the Radio: join the ever-amusing and inspiring Mark Lipinski as a guest on his weekly radio show, Creative Mojo with Mark Lipinski.
PS. Facebook users, don't forget to "Like" the AAQ page. We're posting new photos and links every day. Just click the icon to the left or this link to find us.
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As you can see we've returned to the exciting challenge of a house-shaped quilt and invite all of our past contest artists and the entire quilt community to participate this year by entering a quilt and supporting this important fundraiser. Quiltmaking legend Yvonne Porcella, along with many of you dedicated members, has made at least one quilt for each of our five previous contests. Click on the link below to watch a new mini video, "Love, the Quilt Alliance: Yvonne Porcella." 
