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06-03-2011, 03:37 PM

Tink's Mom

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A couple of weeks ago, I sent a quilt to Tuskaloosa, AL after the tornado...Sent it to a church that was listed as a receiving point. It was only a scrappy quilt with a white sheet on the back.
Today, I received a thank you note from the family that received it...a little girl of 7 loves it! I won't give out her name or any particulars...but it is nice to know your work is appreciated.
Also, with the note was a xerox copy of a photo...with a note written on it...we were hiding from the storm here...
There is nothing left but rubble. It looks like it might have been a bathroom at one time.
I'm so happy that I sent that quilt.

06-03-2011, 03:38 PM

Jennifer22206

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what a wonderful thing for you to do! I'm so glad that it's appreciated. And I know it was really needed too!

06-03-2011, 03:48 PM

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there is nothing better than to get a thank you to let you know that the love you sent off was received and is appreciated. there is nothing worse than wondering if that quilt you sent to a shelter or hospital or other place is sitting on a shelf or is being used.

06-03-2011, 03:50 PM

LastGrandma

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You have inspired me to get a couple quilts together and send them off to a couple of hurricane ravaged towns. Now if everyone on the QB sent just one, think how much comfort that would give!

06-03-2011, 03:53 PM

Tink's Mom

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I'm ready to start the quilting tonight on one for Joplin, MO...

06-03-2011, 04:45 PM

craftybear

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what a nice story and you made that little girl smile

06-03-2011, 04:52 PM

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Blessings will come back to you for your thoughtfulness! You have touched a heart that is far away from you with your kindness.

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06-03-2011, 04:56 PM

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This is heartwarming. You did a special thing.

06-03-2011, 05:02 PM

Butterfli19

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How did you find out to send a quilt to a church?

I called my church today about donations and they said they don't get involved in things like that as there are charities that take used clothing and there is also a food pantry.

I guess trying to start a club will be harder than I thought. :'(