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That is wonderful but how do you find out how many kids are in the shelter so no one is left out. I need to find me a cause such as yours. God Bless you!
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What a blessing to these children you are at this Christmas Season of Giving!
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How kind and generous of you. The world needs more people like you!
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How wonderful. The appreciation must have made you feel good - after all this is the season of giving and goodwill.
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What a great way to make the day for those kids.God will send blessings your way. Merry Christmas
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It is wonderful that you gave so much and there is nothing more comforting when you are alone in the world than a quilt. For those of you with a few extra dollars, after the xmas sales in early January, there will be lots of children s coats, shoes, socks, mittens, hats etc. Especially at WalMart, Kmart and Target they are reasonable to start with and dirt cheap after those sales. One year I called the shelter for sizes and one of the items purchased was a pair of those pink tennies that flashes when you walk. They tell me the little girl refused to take them off and showed them to everyone that came in. Meant more to me than the $100+ gifts I gave to my own grandchildren. They also need shampoo, lotions, toothpaste, brushes, etc. visit your dollar store. Just think that many of the people there fled with just the clothes on their backs, kids without shoes in their mothers arms. They need everything!
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I'm with you Debbie!!!! I don't seem to have enough time to sew as many quilts as I want to but love to give what I can and hope that after the holidays I can do more. It is also a great way to learn new skills.
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Wonderful, just wonderful. Good for you.
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Originally Posted by bjchad
Your loving gift may have far reaching good effects that you will never know about. You may have passed on not just physical comfort but the comfort of a child feeling they are worthwhile enough for someone to spend their time to make something for him or her. God bless you!
No, you may never know what influence you had, but trust me, those quilts will touch the lives of at least one of these children that will perhaps change our current future for the better. That should make you feel extra happy with what you have so generously given. |
The abused women's shelter is my pet-charity for quilts, and your note has inspired me to get busy!!! Out of curiosity, did you put labels on all the quilts?
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The world could use more like you. That is the true spirit of Christmas :)
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You are a wonderful person to do that. May you have a happy holiday season.
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That is so increadibly sweet. I have a shelter near my home too. I've brought them home baked goodies in the past but I really love your idea. I think I'm going to 'steal' it and try this next year. You are a saint! Thanks for sharing.
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What a beautiful blessing you are! You have touched many lives and each child and woman who receives one of these will be so full of joy at receiving a beautiful comfort.
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What a great way to give at Christmas. I think I will work on quilts this year, using the flannel I got on sale at Joann's on Black Friday. I bought enough to make quite a few quilts. What size did you make? I'm new and want to make the easiest most economical quilts I can. I don't know how to actually quilt, so I will probably have to tie. Don't know how to do that either but will figure out. If you have any good advise it would be appreciated. What about ragged, would that be good.
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Nice thing to do and very worthwhile. Thanks for your time and resources. I know how much they were appreciated. Have a Blessed day!
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What a beautiful thing you have done! Each child will love there new blanket! Something warm to cuddle up in! God bless you!
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I'm sure that Blankie is going to be something each child treasures. What an amazingly wonderful gift.
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Originally Posted by barbrdunn
Thank you all for the kind words..you are all very nice. My post was not to boast, but to share the sense of appreciation that I received from the shelter. I was brought to tears. I have donated many quilts through my local guild, but you never see the faces of appreciation from those who receive them, unless you deliver them personally. I have only delivered quilts once before and was met with such non-appreciation I was very hurt. I delivered 12 quilts and the gal didn't even look at what I was donating nor ask my name before she took them to the back room. Sometimes I never knew where my donation quilts went after giving them to the guild either. Giving to this shelter was such a positive experience, I can't wait to get started on next year's!
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May G-d bless you dear sweet lady for such a wonderful contribution. I am sure those momas and little children really appreciated it. It does feel good to give, but even better when you know they appreciate it.
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With all that's said about losing the spirit of Christmas with shopping, cooking, decorating, over-spending, you read something like this and you say, "Yes, Charlotte, there is a God."...to change the wording a little. When we remember that we give gifts as the Magi gave to the Christ child, then gifts like yours show the true meaning of giving and the reason for the season. You are already blessed by the season.
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Originally Posted by BETTY62
What a wonderful thing you did. God bless you.
Your experience strengthens my believe that quilts are a "gift of love". Thank you for share !!!!!!!!!! |
God Bless you! You have wonderful heart. :D :D :D
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that is so thoughtful! :)
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Bless you for your kindness, that's what the season is all about!!
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I used to do this in the past but have not done it in a while -- you have inspired me to do it again. Thanks so much!!
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What a wonderful blessing you have given to someone! God Bless You!
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Bless you!
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Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You are going to run the angels quilt shop in heaven. Happy holidays.
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I know the feeling. I've been making quilts for a local women's resource center where I live for a while. When I walk in, it's wonderful to hear, "Oh, good, it's the quilt lady." I don't have much room for a big stash, and making these quilts is how I keep the stash manageable.
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You really do have a BIG heart...I'm not sure I would have donated again after that first disappointment. You are an inspiration to us all, I'm sure. God bless you many times over!
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May you be infinetly blessed!!!
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Originally Posted by barbrdunn
In the spirit of the season, I took 20 child sized quilts today to a local shelter for abused women and children. They were simple, lap sized quilts, but you would have thought they were made of gold. The staff was so appreciative, it made it all worthwhile. And with that kind of appreciation, they can count on receiving them next year too. It felt so good to be able to give each child a new "blankie" for Christmas! I feel blessed to be able to do it.
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Originally Posted by barbrdunn
Thank you all for the kind words..you are all very nice. My post was not to boast, but to share the sense of appreciation that I received from the shelter. I was brought to tears. I have donated many quilts through my local guild, but you never see the faces of appreciation from those who receive them, unless you deliver them personally. I have only delivered quilts once before and was met with such non-appreciation I was very hurt. I delivered 12 quilts and the gal didn't even look at what I was donating nor ask my name before she took them to the back room. Sometimes I never knew where my donation quilts went after giving them to the guild either. Giving to this shelter was such a positive experience, I can't wait to get started on next year's!
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You are an inspiration!
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What a lovely thing you have done. A long time ago I had to get out with my family and start from nothing and I can tell you that your quilts would have meant so very much to us. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
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this is something that is on my wish list to do along with pillows and pillow cases.. congrats to you
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YES IT IS, CHECK OUT BINKYPATROL.ORG, OR START ONE UP IN YOUR HOME TOWN. Since I have joined, I love to be able to donate my quilts to a good cause.
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All you quilters...I make quilts for charity every day. I sew for Project Linus who see to it every quilt goes to a child that "needs a hug," and also make quilts for the "Cover Up" program that gives quilts to abused children. I make small quilts (and some large) for the dogs and cats at the shelter in my area and use up a lot of scraps with those. I would heartily advise your looking into using your talents and love of quilting to spread your love around during these stressful times and make it easier for others. Love to all........Lulu's Mom. p.s. Lulu is a 9 yr old Chihauhau who loves all quilts. You can find her burrowed down under her quilts as I make new ones.
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