The challenge is moving along very nicely so far. Just jogging some to remind them of the March 31 deadline to mail out to me. Last day to mail is March 31. But if you miss that, you can still send any time as we work all year around in making and sending the quilts. Come join the fun and enjoyment of giving love,comfort and support. If you don't have a favorite charity we always welcome your help. There are many ways to help so just ask. Our blocks we make in a 12.5 unfinished size and the tops are 56 x 84. Please do not use Holiday seasonal fabrics. Fall color fabrics are great as are red,white and blue. Try to use medium to darker fabrics when possible. Much white is hard for them to keep clean. Especially in those horrible dust storms.
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I have three tops and one completed quilt to send. I will try to get them out on Monday. Here is the completed one. I also have the matching pillow case.
Judy your package arrived. Beautiful quilts. They already have a home to go to now. A unit of 10 that just went over have ask for quilts and I now have three finished quilts ready for them as soon as I get their address. Many many thanks to all for helping out this project. So far we have sent 3116 quilts to the troops. I am watching out for 3 packages that have been mailed so far so will let you know when they arrive. Those numbers of the challenge are climbing right up. WONDERFUL!!!!! Hugs, Maggie
Rainbow good to hear from you. Way to go girlfriend!!! Maybaby and Patty just want to let you know that your packages came in by mail. Patty yours arrived yesterday and Maybaby your came in today. Many many thanks. There are going to be some beautiful quilts to sent over. We got two more terrific letters. I will try to post but don't know if they will go thru. I have posted some of them already before and they would not ok them to post. But will still keep trying. Thanks to all that are working away to help in this project. Hugs, Maggie
Another package arrived today with more blocks and a check to help with the postage. This challenge is already a big success and it still has 24 more days to go. Big huge THANKS ladies and gents. Hugs, Maggie
Maggie, mine were sent today too; however, look for the shipping label to say GANLEY AUTO/TOYOTA. My hubby's employer will ship them for me as long it is for our military. AND it is in a radio box....all I had on hand!!
Maggie, how do you feel about chili peppers in the quilt blocks. I have a bunch given to me for this project, and some of the blocks are of chili peppers. Cute blocks though. I will be mailing a bunch this week.
"There are three kinds of people in the world. Those who can count, and those who can't."
knot me Chili peppers are great. They would sure add color. Many thanks. This past week has brought in more tops,finished quilts,blocks and backing and bindings for the challenge. WONDERFUL!! Chlynn sent in a finished quilt,three tops and 2 pillowcases. Many thanks Chlynn. Ellen sent in three tops from Indiana PatH from New York sent in 2 tops,2 backs,2 bindings and 6 pillowcases plus a check for postage. Many thanks Pat. Ajne send in a ck for postage help als. Many thanks Ann. And Bebbie from Tenn sent in 5 tops and 87 blocks that she did up for Lumpytush from Flordia. Also a ck to help finish and send the quilts. Many many thanks Debbie for pitching in and helping out Patty during this time. WONDERFUL !!! The count has been listed with the others at the top. This challenge is already successful for the troops. Enough quilts,tops and blocks for at least 71 more quilts for them. You ladies are just great. Hugs, Maggie
Originally posted by MedeMo: knot me Chili peppers are great. They would sure add color. Many thanks. This past week has brought in more tops,finished quilts,blocks and backing and bindings for the challenge. WONDERFUL!! Chlynn sent in a finished quilt,three tops and 2 pillowcases. Many thanks Chlynn. Ellen sent in three tops from Indiana PatH from New York sent in 2 tops,2 backs,2 bindings and 6 pillowcases plus a check for postage. Many thanks Pat. Ajne send in a ck for postage help als. Many thanks Ann. And Bebbie from Tenn sent in 5 tops and 87 blocks that she did up for Lumpytush from Flordia. Also a ck to help finish and send the quilts. Many many thanks Debbie for pitching in and helping out Patty during this time. WONDERFUL !!! The count has been listed with the others at the top. This challenge is already successful for the troops. Enough quilts,tops and blocks for at least 71 more quilts for them. You ladies are just great. Hugs, Maggie
Glad to hear my package arrived, and was wondering if you are still in need of more blocks after this challenge is over PatThis message has been edited. Last edited by: pch,
Posts: 242 | Location: South Salem,New York | Registered: Jan 18, 2003
Fleur55, I received your box today in the mail. WOW!! Your little group has been very busy. 387 beautiful blocks and a check to boot. That will sure help to finish and mail off those terrific quilts. Please tell your group thank you so much for their work,help and support. Maggie
I was hoping to get a panel top done for you but we've had so much running around doing errand that when we get home all we do is take a nap LOL. Oh well you can use them whenever I get them done.
You are so right Nancy. The totals look FANTASTIC!! Another successful challenge we have had. Don't forget that I am giving the packages and boxes until April 7th to still count in the challenge. If they are mailed by the last day-March31st, they should be here by then. I will be looking for knot me and trble2'smom boxes. Way to go ladies!!!! Thanks and hugs, Maggie PS. Adding to the challenge list again also today.
l did it! lt took me until just now but l have 2 tops ready to go in the mail in the morning. Thank goodness we still have Saturday postal service! LOL
====================== l would be unstopable IF l could get started!!!
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knot me your box arrived today. Many many thanks. Yes the blocks will work fine. It was good to hear from you. I didn't realize that was you. I have thought of you often. I miss our little crochet group. Those use to be such fun groups. Ah well, time marches on doesn't it. Take care. Oh, do you ever hear from Uli anymore? Please tell your group many thanks from QWL and also the troops. They will appreciate them so much. Hugs, Maggie
Oh good. Glad they were all usable. I still crochet but not the swapping much. I saw Uli about 7 yrs ago and talked with her once or twice since then. but have mostly lost contact with most from that group.
"There are three kinds of people in the world. Those who can count, and those who can't."
YEA Rainbow!! Your box arrived today. You did a great job. Many many thanks thanks for helping. I know you understand the meaning these quilts have for the receivers. Love and hugs, Maggie PS. I will go right now and add Arkansaw to the list above
So far we have enough blocks,tops and finished quilts for a total of (when finished up) 106 more quilts to send, FANTASTIC!! SUPER!! WONDERFUL!!! Many Many thanks ladies for you loving support for our troops. And just think-- there is still more to arrive for counting in this challenge. Huge success!!!!! Hugs, Maggie
trble2'smom your two beautiful finished quilts arrived today. Thank you so much. They are fantastic. You ladies still amaze me with your talented works. It is GREAT!!! I will be adding these to the count. Hugs, Maggie
pch, as I was rereading thru the posts today I saw you question about would I be needing more blocks after the challenge. Sorry I missed that before. Not for a while. These blocks and what I still have will keep us busy. I will post again when we run low and are in need of more. Many many thanks for being so thoughtful to ask. Hugs, Maggie
Maggie: Sending my 24 blocks for a quilt tomorrow. Sorry I'm getting them in late. These are wild blocks! Will give a s*ldier something else to think about! As in,"what on earth was she thinking!?" Ha! Great challenge!
"It's bad to supress laughter. It goes back down and spreads to your hips."
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