Esqmommy

You have inspired me. I'm going to contact Soldier's Angels asap and see what my family can do to help comfort a soldier.

sandpat

That is just awesome Roben! There are so many that will have a little joy thanks to you and your neighbor....thank you!

sharon b

:thumbup: You and your neighbor are awesome :lol:

Daisygirl

That is awesome, I would like like to know how to go about it for next year. What did you fill the stockings with?

beachlady

Roben, that is so great. I think I will start making some for next year too. Thanks to you and your neighbor.

Roben

I think everyone who is wanting to get involved is a hero! This will be an on-going need for some time to come. A quick internet search pulled up quite a few organizations who coordinate getting things sent out; I would encourage everyone to pick one they are comfortable with. I also know a terrific lady who collects pillowcases that get sent to the hospitals in Germany; pm me if you'd like more info on that.

We're putting cookies, candy, and silly little toys in the stockings - things we think they'll have a few minutes of fun with like soft footballs and such. You bet I'm gonna be haunting the after Christmas sales to stock up for next year! I'm also going to be checking out the sales on Christmas fabric so I can be working on them throughout the year.

We decided to also send things for other holidays as well, so in between finishing up my Christmas sewing I'm already thinking about Valentine's Day - no wonder I'm confused :lol: :lol:

Edited to add: Hubby made me an acrylic stocking template that was awesome for getting these done, so if you know someone handy the template is the way to go!

gramqlts

God bless you. You are a true American!!!! Great job.

littlehud

What a wonderful thing to do Roben. You are really a quilting angel.

Mousie

wow, you are making more than 70 ppl happy, Roben,...their moms, dads, friends, kids...
When you put something to a candle's flame, the light does not go out...
it multiplies :-D

marcia a

I googled ""stockings for soldiers" and found what we need. Best wishes to all. I hear the cutters cutting and the machines humming already. I know I am to the store for next year already. LOL God Bless