Quilts For Kids in South Africa Project
Hey everyone!
I am Sharon Diehl of Woodstock Ga and a founding member of Operation Teddy Bear Care-which got so big on 29 gifts we split off and started a new website!
My life is so busy lately and we are starting quilting classes to teach and sew the 100 quilts for the Operation Teddy Bear Care kids in So Africa the 1st of July! Our goal is to make and collect 100 quilts by winter 2010, as alot of the kids are sleeping under newspapers.
I am psyched!
The 1st one came in from Dawn
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If you or anyone you know would like to donate to the shipping and handling expenses-we will need every penny, as it cost $50.00 for every 5 pounds to South Africa!
We are using light weight batting and making child size quilts, to get the most efficient shipping, and looking yet for any company to sponsor us or get a discount on mailing over donations to a non profit organization. All Suggestions are welcome!
Help me get the word out and sign up in Operation Teddy Bear Care and then in the Quilting for Kids group to commit!
Much Love and in Service,
-sharon
I am Sharon Diehl of Woodstock Ga and a founding member of Operation Teddy Bear Care-which got so big on 29 gifts we split off and started a new website!
My life is so busy lately and we are starting quilting classes to teach and sew the 100 quilts for the Operation Teddy Bear Care kids in So Africa the 1st of July! Our goal is to make and collect 100 quilts by winter 2010, as alot of the kids are sleeping under newspapers.
I am psyched!
The 1st one came in from Dawn
-s
If you or anyone you know would like to donate to the shipping and handling expenses-we will need every penny, as it cost $50.00 for every 5 pounds to South Africa!
We are using light weight batting and making child size quilts, to get the most efficient shipping, and looking yet for any company to sponsor us or get a discount on mailing over donations to a non profit organization. All Suggestions are welcome!
Help me get the word out and sign up in Operation Teddy Bear Care and then in the Quilting for Kids group to commit!
Much Love and in Service,
-sharon
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Permalink Reply by Mary Johnson on -
Hi, Sharon. It's Mary, here in Houston, TX. I have many contacts who make quilts, including my 85 year old mom and I. I will commit to make some child-sized quilts from larger quilt remnants I have. For most cost effective shipping, can you give me the address to ship directly to your contact in South Africa, as part of the Quilting for Kids campaign. We also make teddy bears for various hospitals, causes, etc., and would be happy to donate some of those, as well.
All the best,
Mary
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Permalink Reply by sharon on -
Thanks Mary!
I can message you the address when you are ready, just contact me here!
Thanks, this way I can add your quilts to our numbers for the 100!
smiling,
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Permalink Reply by Mary Johnson on
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Will do.
Mary
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Permalink Reply by Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder on -
Hi Sharon. Love the quilt idea. 29Gifts would be happy to gift $50 toward shipping. Also, did you see Mbali's suggestion to contact South African Airlines.... to see if they'd be willing to take the quilts free? Seems like it would be worth some phone calls.
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Permalink Reply by sharon on
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We are looking into all options and I know it will all come together by the time we ship, we are shooting for 100 quilts and next winter, which will be the beginning of summer here 2010. We have time to look into many options. Thanks for the support!
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Permalink Reply by Bonnie on -
Hi Sharon, This is a great thing you are doing, I have been a quilter for years, You need to look for
your local quilting bees in your community, they are always ready to help when they are asked. Ladies
love to get together & sew for a good cause. I will help you also, Bonnie
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Permalink Reply by Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder on
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Also just wanted to suggestion you should also post this giving idea on the main forum in the giving idea section there.
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