Some of you know that i make quilts for a non profit. I don't like to promote my non profit we are a recognized charity and I don't want anyone to think it is the only reason I joined the board but we are a support to our local heros and I make quilts for the families. A few months ago I sent letters to all of the fabric manufactuers asking for a donation of fabric I figured it was a long shot and after a few months went I decided to not worry about it if it was meant to be it would. I did get one letter stating that because of the massive request that they decided to give to one cause. Which for me was fine I knew all I had to do was ask.
On Saturday I went to get the mail and found we had a package both my husband and I could not figure out what it was for so we had to wait till today to pick it up.(So all weekend under I was getting ready to yell at my husband for purchasing something from an infomercial and "forgetting" to tell me) Then the lady behind the counter came out with a box so big could barely carry it which scared me because how was I going to get this package to my car. Then I saw the return lable it was from one of the manufactureres I sent a letter to. I could not believe my eyes I looked at the lady and said do you know what this is!!! Of course she didn't I said it is fabric!!! the company sent us fabric!!!! Needless to say my mood went from painful morning to joyful afternoon!!!! I cannot believe the beautiful fabric they sent many yards of fabric and all of it is excatly what I needed to make our quilts. Today of all days for this to come it happens to be the anniversary of a horrific murder of 4 of our Officers. You might have heard of the Lakewood 4 Police officers they were ambused in a coffee house. It still just as hard for these families I have made 2 quilts so far and this fabric will go to make quilts for 2 of the officers. I am so humbled at their gift I have been trying to figure out how I was going to back some of the quilts tops I have. They managed to get every branch of the Heros we help! What a joy to share with you!

wow, that is a nice gift

WOW!!! Would you like to toot the horn of the manufacturer? I think I know which one, because I have some of the same fabric...

What a wonderful surprise for you. And I would say it is deserved. Even out of sadness something good can come. Keep up the great work you do of comforting those who need it.

Praise the Lord.

I believe the manufacturer needs to be recognized for their generosity and their compassion for your cause.

Sandi

Thanks to the unknown manufacturer!

How wonderful and kind of them!!! :D:D:D
I was just watching the news/memorial for those 4 officers... I am sure their families will love and find comfort in these quilts (((HUGS)))

That was nice of them doing that.

That is wonderful! As a co-worker in a local Police Department, I am saddened by your communities loss. That was such a sad story. I am sure the families will be pleased with your generosity. God Bless you!

Very Very nice. there is an aweful lot of good still left in our world. Once you get your quilts made, you should take pics and send to this company that donated the fabric. CONGRATS, you done good!

Wow! I am in tears! That is so awesome!!

I knew it all along. all they could ever do is to say no, and everyonce in a while they say yes. I am soo happy it was to you that they said yes. have fun and be happy.

I was not sure but I am going to tell you ROBERT KAUFFMAN!!! I always buy the Hero fabric they have the best!! I am now a lifetime member of the Kauffman fabric line!!! I still have tears in my eyes. Thank you all for your kind words!

Hooray for Kauffman fabrics. Thank you from me to them.

That is truly amazing!! :thumbup: :XD: I am so excited for you!!!!!! ;)

Let's all send a letter of congratulations to this public spirited company that they can see has made us happy. From now on I'm going to actually look for this company's name when I want some special fabric. And I think that I'll share this with friends and family.


ROBERT KAUFFMAN ==I'll remember that name.

That's great and I hope they get some business from this thread alone and are remembered for their generosity.

What you are doing is wonderful :P

And, who said there was no Santa Claus :!: :!:

What a wonderful and caring gift from them. I'll keep that name at the top of my list.

What a wonderful thim\ng for them to do.

How wonderful for you!!!!! :wink:

That is truly tremendous!! Good for you...if you don't ask, you can't receive.

Blessings on the people at that fabric company who decided to do this.

Good work!!

thats fantastic :)

Me too!

I am going to find their website and just write them a thank you letter myself- even though I won't be making the quilts I will tell them it was a wonderful thing to do and I will for sure make a point to buy their fabric when I have a choice!

I love Kaufman fabric. It was very nice of them to send it to you for your charity quilts.

They do read this message board. I know because they responded to my positive comments about Kona fabric and send me a free charm pack. It was thoughtful of them to do so.

I will by even more Robert Kauffman.

What a wonderful present! I knew I loved Kauffman fabrics for a reason.

How wonderful!

Wow.. Kauffman fabric is great fabric.. and now I know they are also a great company!! wonderful wonderful wonderful!!

How wonderful of Kauffman Fabrics. I already liked most of their fabric, now I LOVE it and will keep that name in mind when looking for fabric.

Congrats to you! If you hadn't been brave and kind enough to write them, you wouldn't have received all this awesome material to make quilts for our Hero's. In my book, that makes you a hero too!

This is wonderful. It has touched my heart. Thank you for doing something so giving to others.
Thank you to Robert Kaufmann also for giving as they could.
Just wonderful.

That's really wonderful (and I'll be sure to do my part & continue supporting them too) ;)

As someone who has several service men and women in her family I will DEFINITELY remember this line of fabric and will make it a point to purchase from them when I can!

This is wonderful and so is your donating you time and talent.

God bless you, Jade for all you do.

I too will remember Kauffman for being sew generous and patriotic.

NICE!!!!

That was wonderful!

AMEN!!!! I love their fabrics too!

I am so in awe at your generosity and that of the Robert Kauffman Company! Blessings!