sew-in for Bert's men's quilts - Afghanistan - LOTS!!
11-15-2010, 05:52 AM
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The Sew-in for the Military Barracks Quilt Project for the soldiers in Farah, Afghanistan, was held last weekend in Bedford VA. Three QB members were present from out-of-town/state; Sue and Joanne are in the photos, Tammy arrived Saturday morning and missed these shots taken the first part of the first day.
We had so much fun sewing and completing quilts, then ringing the bell and drawing door prizes while blessing our soldiers. Wish you all could have been there!
Please bear with me while I load as many as I can, there are lots and lots I could share.
Jan in VA
We had so much fun sewing and completing quilts, then ringing the bell and drawing door prizes while blessing our soldiers. Wish you all could have been there!
Please bear with me while I load as many as I can, there are lots and lots I could share.
Jan in VA
Several young people were true helpers
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Me on the left in my smock
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Inside Welcome Center looking toward entrance
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Inside Welcome Center looking other way before LA set up
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workroom tables set up
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at work
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check in table - sign up for door prizes
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My Mom, Energizer Bunny, keeps things in order
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Calico92402 from NC on the job!
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seasaw2mch from VA hard at work!
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11-15-2010, 06:41 AM
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Actually my name was drawn from the door prize basket though I had asked the sign in table not to put it there; a $25 restaurant gift certificate, yummy!
I'm sorry these are loading SO slowly, I'm struggling to send you the ones I want to of the quilts. I guess the internet trafic is increased now due to the hour.
Jan in VA
I'm sorry these are loading SO slowly, I'm struggling to send you the ones I want to of the quilts. I guess the internet trafic is increased now due to the hour.
Jan in VA
11-15-2010, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Tippy
I do so wish I was closer and could have participated.. it looks so inspiring!!
11-16-2010, 03:54 AM
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Let’s see if more will load…
We had about 40 workers rotate in and out over the two full days, even some who were just visiting the Welcome Center and stayed a couple of hours to help!
About 22 quilts were completed. We are getting really close to our goal of 128 men covered in the Forward Operating Base in Farah. Thank you for your help!!
Jan in VA
We had about 40 workers rotate in and out over the two full days, even some who were just visiting the Welcome Center and stayed a couple of hours to help!
About 22 quilts were completed. We are getting really close to our goal of 128 men covered in the Forward Operating Base in Farah. Thank you for your help!!
Jan in VA
Colors not true to life
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Bears!
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Hand tying the quilt
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Colors are not true on these - quilt is actually green
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Lady_with_thread from VA working away
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