Iraqi Bundles of Love
August 12th, 2009
Twitter… not just for getting traffic updates or reading what Stephen Colbert wants for breakfast. Every now and then Twitter shines in this amazing and powerful way. Like watching a snowflake turn into a snowball. I saw Kathy had tweet’d “Iraqi Bundles of Love, a project to distribute sewing supplies before Kristin’s husband departs Iraq” along with a link to here.
I read Kristin’s post, and that led me to her husband’s blog Iraqi Bundles of Love (aka IBOL) with more info.
What to do.
How to do it.
When to do it by.
I’m so in. In. In. IN!
I lovingly wrapped up tons of fat quarters and yardage, and even added one of my Strawberry Delight needlebooks. My yellow ribbon was intentional and symbolic.
Something magical and wonderful happens when you Give… you immediately Get. Big time. The Get is always bigger then the Give. And an empty shelf in which to buy and store new fat quarters and yardage on… that’s gravy.
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Unsupervised quilting, crafting, mischief and absurdity from my teenie weenie tiny little studio in the woods on the North Oregon coast.
awww.
how inspiring.
and true that…
sew. reap. time. & harvest.
i feel like i haven’t talked, well typed with you in forever.
August 12th, 2009*sigh*
You are so sweet hon, I love that you are sending these lovely fat quarters…you are an angel :)
August 12th, 2009Awesome, awesome, awesome. You rock Monica.
August 12th, 2009what a nice bundle! I have mine all picked out but haven’t made it to the PO for a box yet…
August 12th, 2009Can I just say that I love what you do? Say thank you, send fabric … so I am checking out the website and looking to send some fabric love to our troops ~ thanks
August 12th, 2009Thanks for the link.
August 12th, 2009Wow - now I know what to do with the stuff in my stash that needs a good home. Thanks!
August 12th, 2009Thanks for the reminder, and the nudge. What a great project!
August 12th, 2009Thanks for the inspiring post… If its ok with you I’ll be doing a post this week linking to IBOL (and you)AND I’ll be mailing my package off!
August 12th, 2009Thanks for posting this! I have a bundle ready to mail tomorrow!
August 12th, 2009Your a good person Monica.
August 12th, 2009Thanks for the link, I already have the address in hand and am pulling from the containers and shelves as we speak..er..as I type!
August 12th, 2009I’m sending one off as well -
August 12th, 2009Lets do what we can to help out our sewing sisters everywhere -
Thanks for the link. Does this mean I’m going to wake up to someone eating my brains?
August 13th, 2009What a thoughtful and beautiful package you put together Monica, I know I have some fabric/yarn to contribute.
August 13th, 2009How thoughtful! You are right the get is always bigger than the give.
August 13th, 2009Thank you for sharing, I’m going to team up with a knitting friend to prepare a package. What a great project!
August 13th, 2009I read about this the other day — I love the symbolism you’ve used in your wrapping. You’re awesome!
August 13th, 2009You rock!
August 13th, 2009i’m off to check it all out! with jake being home i am now in the other side of so many wonderful people that helped me out when he was gone…i want to be that helpful someone to sombody else! thanks for the opportunity!
August 13th, 2009oh and btw i am so in LOVE with your little strawberry ontop!
August 13th, 2009Wow, I am there to help do my part! Thanks for the link- what a fantastic idea!
August 13th, 2009Let’s see if this one works. Thank you for the technical free support. I’ve been commenting on alot of your post but wondered why I never heard back. Now I know. Your so smart.
August 13th, 2009That is so cool! I love it!
August 13th, 2009What a wonderful project!!! and your donation is too sweet! (AND adorable!!!) and you are so right…when you give you always get way more back!! that’s good stuff!
August 14th, 2009Blessings!
Jill
how wonderful! going to the site and gonna send off some goodies!!!thanks
August 14th, 2009What a wonderful contribution, Monica - makes my heart glow - and I’m hopping right on over there!
August 15th, 2009Cheers!
Sounds like a wonderful project- your bundle looks just perfect and I am sure it will bring lots of joy to the receiver!
August 15th, 2009How very nice! I love the way you wrapped your bundle, too, and the needle book is just wonderful.
August 16th, 2009very cool! i rarely tweet because I never think I have anything worthwhile to share, your bundle exudes love and caring, beautiful to see :)
August 16th, 2009I sent my IBOL off last week. Yours is darling! I sent unfinished quilts that have been staring at me for YEARS and I am so glad to have them go to a good home.
August 16th, 2009Thanks for the link. I was wondering what to do with the fabric my mom is giving me. Looking around my sewing room, I really don’t need it at all. I also have so much yarn I’ll never use. I left a comment on the blogsite because I couldn’t find an email address. I hope I get a response this week so I can send out some boxes. Thanks again for spreading such sweetness and love!!
August 16th, 2009I am so totally in. What an awesome idea!! And I love that your bundle is featured in one of the photos on the IBOL website:)
August 27th, 2009