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    Old 03-25-2011, 10:18 PM
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    Are there other things you need besides the fabric, like thread?
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    Old 03-25-2011, 10:21 PM
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    Great point...batting, thread, scissors, straight pins, rulers let us kow as many would want to help
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    Old 03-26-2011, 06:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by genevieve
    Great point...batting, thread, scissors, straight pins, rulers let us kow as many would want to help
    batting (twin size) and we could use a couple more pairs of scissors. Several people have offered to send thread
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    Old 03-26-2011, 06:57 AM
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    I told the children that alot of people are going to send them goodie boxes. They asked me alot of questions like:

    Mrs. Debbie these people don't even know us. I told them all about the board and how you fine folks help others and that you guys were proud I was teaching them to quilt.

    Mrs. Debbie are you telling us that people in a bunch of states are sending us stuff. I told them yes and I think it would be fun to have a blank map of the US and then every time they get a box that they could color in the state. They thought this was a neat idea, but wanted to know what happens if more that one box comes from a state. I asked them what they thought we could do and they said we could also have a sheet with names and states and make tickle (tick) marks.

    You have help me teach these children how nice it is to think of others and want to help.

    I don't always tell them the answers to the problem, but ask what do you think we need to do to fix it, they can figure out alot of the problem just by taking a step back and thinking.

    They have started making Thank You cards for everyone. I have been teaching them to use thank you, your welcome, please and just to be polite. They want to thank each of you and I told them that this is what I have been trying to teach them about being polite to others and how sometime good things happen when you don't expect them to.

    I want to thank each one of you for helping me with the wonderful work I do with these children. I was never able to have children of my own, but each one of these children are "MY KIDS". I Love my job and now it will be alot easier because of the caring folks on this board. GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU!
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    Old 03-26-2011, 10:02 AM
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    God bless you for teaching those wonderful children the joys of quilting.
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    Old 03-26-2011, 10:34 AM
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    You are an inspiration to all of us. Kids want to be creative and enjoy the time you spend with them. What wonderful memories YOU are making for yourself and these kids.I think you are a special person and these kids will keep you in their hearts and memories forever.God Bless You!
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    I also would like to send some fabric and thread may I get an address to send them to.
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    Old 03-26-2011, 03:49 PM
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    what fun
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    Old 03-26-2011, 06:42 PM
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    It is absolutely amazing what children can accomplish when given the right tools and a caring guide. You are giving these children skills, love and memories that will last the rest of their lives. I want to help by sending some fabric. PM'd you.
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    Old 03-26-2011, 10:34 PM
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    How wonderful of you to do this. I just wish my little 8 year old gd lived close enough to teach her.
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