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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Let's Make A QUILT!!!

Have you wondered how you might help Japan?
I Have too.
I want to make a quilt...
AND...
I'd like YOU to help me!!!

Group projects are always MORE FUN!!!

Quilter's Newsletter is partnering with
Patchwork Tsushin.
They are collecting quilts of any size
until April 30th.

I'd love to work together with
YOU
and make a quilt!!!

Let's DO IT!!


Make two of these four patches
using 2 1/2" squares.
Use Two DARKS and Two Light or Mediums
for each four patch!!!

These squares measure 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"when you're done.

Add Two CREAM squares 4 1/2" x 4 1/2".

Your block should measure 8 1/2" x 8 1/2".

Ta DAH!!!

Sign your name with state/country if you like on the front.


Here are some DARK samples I thought would work...
Just to give you an idea of what I was thinking.
Anything goes if it kind of goes with this!!!
It will be a
SCRAPPY.
BEAUTIFUL.
WONDERFUL.
QUILT!!!

Making ONE block is a cinch. Right??
Let me know you'll help.
Leave a comment and I'll send you my address!!

I can't wait to make this quilt and put all this love together!!!

DUE DATE for your block...
TWO WEEKS!!!
April 4, 2011!!!

That probably means you should go make it right now.
:0

Remember: It's National quilting day today!
What a GOOD Day to donate a quilt block!!!

Make sure I can REPLY to your comment with my address!!
Are you a NO REPLY commentor???
Include your email address in your comment
and you can.....
Read this if you're not sure!!!

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UPDATE!!!!
I have received an overwhelming response to my request!
I'm a little worried about having
TOO MANY QUILTS TO MAKE
before the deadline
established by Quilter's newsletter.

IF you still want to comment and send blocks you MAY
but....
I want you to know that I may not
be able to get ALL of them in
this time!I plan to keep receiving blocks and use them
for a FUTURE quilting opportunity!!!
An opportunity to
GIVE to others.

If you're o.k. with that...
then go ahead and comment and
I'll send you my address!

I am so impressed with this quilting community!!
I am so happy I live in this neighborhood!!!
I'm feeling the love........and so will JAPAN!!!
You're the best!!!!

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100 comments:

  1. Pinkadot QuiltsMarch 19, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I will be making a block or 2!

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  2. Penny from S.C.March 19, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I'll make one as well...

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  3. AnonymousMarch 19, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    I would like to help by making a block--I am in Canada--can I participate?

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  4. bethMarch 19, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Debbie: Of course!!! But you're a no-reply blogger and I can't email you back with my address. Leave your email address in comment section if you are set up as no-reply!

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  5. JodiMarch 19, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Count me in, Beth, for at least one, maybe more.

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  6. Wacky WomanMarch 19, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I bring some by next week Beth. I might have some already.

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  7. LisaMarch 19, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I would love to send you a couple of blocks! I'll get to work on those tomorrow! Great idea.

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  8. Needled MomMarch 19, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I'm in too!!!

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  9. Vroomans' QuiltsMarch 19, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I just saw this over at Quiltville - would certainly like to participate and blocks are quicker than a quilt - count me in.

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  10. Sarah CraigMarch 19, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    You can count on me - and I'll mention it in my Surfin' Sunday post so you may get some more participants from that!!! Great idea!!

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  11. HollyMMarch 19, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I've got the squares lined up to sew one tomorrow. I should be able to mail it on Monday.

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  12. KimMarch 19, 2011 at 8:53 PM

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  13. KimMarch 19, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    You're amazing Beth! I have your address and will send some blocks asap.
    Happy Sewing

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  14. evaMarch 19, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I'm so glad i got to comment right after Kim ^^

    my comment would have been pretty much the same as hers...

    i, too have your address!!

    xoxox
    eva

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  15. lindarooMarch 19, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I jumped right up and made a block! I thought it might be too red, so I made another one with orange. I'll send both!

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  16. KhrisMarch 19, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Fantastic way to help Beth....I have posted about what you are doing on my blog...hugs Khris

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  17. evaMarch 19, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Done...
    blogged here:
    http://veev-patchesquilltings.blogspot.com/

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  18. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I'll make a couple. dhall48711@aol.com

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  19. Rosa-MundaMarch 20, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Thanks Beth, I'll get on to it straight away. Ros

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  20. CarolMarch 20, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Thank you Beth for doing this. I found your post through Bonnie...I'd love to make a block or 2...I'll get them in the mail in the morning.

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  21. Frog QuilterMarch 20, 2011 at 4:18 AM

    I can make a few this coming week. So send me your snail mail... Thanks

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  22. pcflamingoMarch 20, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    What a fantastic idea! I will make a couple blocks today, so please send me your mailing address.

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  23. SpiceMarch 20, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Count me in.

    Send me your address. Great idea!

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  24. susansewMarch 20, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I, too, shall make a block or 2 for this cause.

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  25. Dawn S.March 20, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    I would be honored to make a block or two for this worthwhile project!

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  26. Impera MagnaMarch 20, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Good morning, Beth!

    If you would be so kind as to send me your address, I will send you a couple of blocks this week!

    Thanks for taking this project on!

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  27. Denise in PAMarch 20, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Hi Beth - I found you from Sarah's Confessions of a Fabric Addict's blog and I would love to contribute some blocks to you!

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  28. MicheleMarch 20, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Yay Beth! I'd love to make some blocks!

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  29. Christina DMarch 20, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    I am glad to help.
    Found you through Sarah.
    dfamily@att.net

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  30. berylthepearlMarch 20, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    I would to help by making a block or two, thanks for putting it together. send address to bredf331@comcast.net

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  31. JoanneMarch 20, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I would be happy to make at least one. Please tell me where to send it.
    Joanne
    jmjohnston13820@gmail.com

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  32. A Gal WhoMarch 20, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I will make one or two today. So glad to be able to participate! Please send your address to me at
    miscellayneous@sbcglobal.net

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  33. laurieMarch 20, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I just made 3. Where should I send them to?

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  34. sandraMarch 20, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I would love to help just send address to davidson.sandra0@gmail.com. The o after sandra is a zero 0. Sandra

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  35. SusanMarch 20, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I have one all made...if you send me your address, I will put it in the mail! :o)

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  36. Bev Ver SteeghMarch 20, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I will make one or two or even more. Bev
    bversteegh@mchsi.com

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  37. NancyMarch 20, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Hi Beth, Saw your comment on Bonnie's blog entry. I made 5 this morning. Send me your address and I'll put them in the mail in the morning.

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  38. Wendy~Quilts by the SeaMarch 20, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Count me in!
    Wendy

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  39. LindaMarch 20, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    I will be glad to send a block. Think I will start now.
    Linda

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  40. IlaMarch 20, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    You're amazing. I'll make my blocks this afternoon!

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  41. mtquilterMarch 20, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    I'll send some and am recruiting the gals from my Friday night "quilt 'til you wilt group". I wanted to do something but didn't think I had time to make a whole quilt. This is the next best thing. Thanks for thinking of it and putting all the blocks together!

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  42. NancyMarch 20, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Beth,

    what a super idea. please let me know where to mail the blocks. I'm hoping some of my friends will make some as well.

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  43. Vicki @ DottyJaneMarch 20, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I have two ready to put in the mail. Just need your address:) Great idea!

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  44. Rosalyn ManesseMarch 20, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I'm thinking about making a baby quilt myself. But your idea is great especially for folks who can't make a whole quilt in time

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  45. Renegade QuilterMarch 20, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I am making some blocks for you so could you please email me your address.
    Thanks, Ann
    gr8dmbfan@hotmail.com

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  46. nancy yeeMarch 20, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I would love to help and make a couple of blocks too.

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  47. MegoMarch 20, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Count me in! I'm pulling as I type (are I multi-faceted?). You are a good woman!

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  48. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I will definitely help out. I've already got fabric pulled aside. :)

    Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  49. Miss HillbillyMarch 20, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I would like to help. But I am not going to promise. EVERY spare sewing moment right now is to get a special charity quilt that I have to have done by April 1st. I am going to try to help you though. One block (or two or three) isn't much. I wish I had read this before this morning when I took 3 hours to sew. First time that has happened in over a year. I could have worked on these. I am sorry. :(

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  50. VivianeMarch 21, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    I am making also squares...

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  51. LavenderBlueMarch 21, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    I'd like to join in, and THX for coordinating this effort! May I have your mailing address.

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  52. Vicki H.March 21, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    I would like to help too and I would be able to make a couple of blocks. Wonderful Idea!

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  53. Ms. DeMarch 21, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I would love to do one or two to help!! Please let me know and I will have them out by the end of the week!! Blessings!!

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  54. harleywife57/ Mickey WhiteMarch 21, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I'll make some ! not sure how many ; will see how time goes ! Thanks for doing this ; you're a GREAT person !!!!! thanks !

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  55. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I would be able to make a block for you. Waiting for your address.
    Betty
    bgk44 @ msn.com

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  56. A Day In The Life........March 21, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Would love to join just need to know where to send them!!!

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  57. DebbieMarch 21, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Beth, what a great idea. I would love to make a block or 2 to help. Send address to dstorjohann@gmail.com. Thanks for letting us help!!

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  58. JanetMarch 21, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I'd like to make a couple blocks too! Do you still want more?

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  59. Riel NasonMarch 21, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Hi Beth, I'm in! I'll make it ASAP to be sure it gets to you from Canada in time. Great idea!!

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  60. JoanneMarch 21, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Fantastic idea - thank-you so much for doing this.
    I am making some blocks.
    Please send me your address.♥

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  61. Judy in MichiganMarch 21, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Me too! Good idea and easy and fast.

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  62. CathyMarch 21, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Beth, what a wonderful idea. And how generous of your time. I have 2 blocks made. Please send me your address. If you need more let me know. Hugs

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  63. hadacresMarch 21, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I would love to make a few blocks for you.
    Please send me your address.
    just in case here is my email
    hadacres at comcast.net
    I don't think I am a no-reply, but not positive.

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  64. Wacky WomanMarch 21, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Beth, so much for reading carefully. I made 7 blocks using dark 4 1/2" blocks instead of cream. Off to make more now. Guess I'm living up to my tag.

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  65. Sharon PernesMarch 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I have a block already made! What a great idea :)

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  66. RenateMarch 21, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I'm in too! Just send me the address where my blocks should go! Have plenty of 2.5 inch scraps that can be put to a good use.

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  67. Sunna ReyrMarch 21, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Hello, I'm in Iceland, would you be interested in blocks from me? I would love to participate.

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  68. JulieMarch 21, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Beth, please send me your address. I am happy to make soem blocks. Thanks for taking this on.

    julie

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  69. AngieMarch 21, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I would love to make some blocks to include in a quilt.
    Angie
    www.threadcatcher.blogspot.com

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  70. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I would like to make some, too-- I don't have a blog, but my email is
    ljmmc@comcast.net

    Janet

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  71. JayardiMarch 21, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    ••• I think I can squeeze in a block or two. Please send me your address.

    Jayardi@wi.rr.com

    Ask me about The Great MDA Quilt Raffle: http://tomrussellquilts.wordpress.com/

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  72. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    would love to send you blocks
    please send me your address Sallieim@comcast.net

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  73. nancyc20March 21, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I'd like to send some blocks.

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  74. BonnieNMarch 21, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Of course I will make some blocks, this is a great idea. Bonniesline at aol dot com in case it doesn't show up.

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  75. nancyc20March 21, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Alrightie! I just finished my 2 blocks, ironed,trimmed,signed, ready to go...just need the address! :) gregc2 at juno dot com if it doesn't show up. Nancy

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  76. quiltzyxMarch 21, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    I'm just finishing up some blocks - just have to sew the 4-patches to the cream squares.

    I need your address again Beth!

    Thanks for organizing & pulling it all together.

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  77. elliesueMarch 22, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    I wish to help with blocks for Japan and just need your address, thank you.
    Elaine

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  78. Crafty SpiritMarch 22, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    I would love to do this! twilightspirit@gmail.com

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  79. joe tulipsMarch 22, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Okay, I am sure I can manage to make a block...and rather quickly! Looks like you have tons already helping. Hope it isn't too late to join in.

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  80. A Day In The Life........March 22, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    I obviously have a no reply and I am not sure how to change that so my e-mail is Ljewett@aos93.org

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  81. linda BaileyMarch 22, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    I would love to make a few blocks! linbails@me.com

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  82. LauraMarch 22, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    I'd like to make a block too! Thanks!

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  83. ChrisMarch 22, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I'll do my best! Please send address~thanks! and thanks for doing this.

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  84. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Do you want any color scheme? as long as it is dark and light?

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  85. tkdmomMarch 22, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    That is such a wonderful thing you are doing please include me, I will try to make a couple. Send to tkdmom@tfb.com
    Thanks,
    Arlene

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  86. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Beth, Where do we send completed blocks?

    Linda Miller
    linda.louise.miller@gmail.comm

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  87. Dirt Road QuilterMarch 22, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I would love to help! Holler of you need more blocks!

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  88. Sujata ShahMarch 22, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    What a great idea! I will send you some blocks for sure!

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  89. the gathering girlsMarch 22, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I would love to help...send me your address and I will mail blocks before the weekend!

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  90. JenMarch 22, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I made two quilt blocks. I hope you can use them. Please email me your address so I can send them your way. Thanks.
    Jen

    jenhorsmon@gmail.com

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  91. MARCIEMarch 22, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    wow, you are getting lots of offers. I want to make a couple for you also if you still need them. Good for you for organizing this!

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  92. Nancy AnneMarch 23, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    I've got a couple ready to go - please send an address. Yay for you, Beth, for offering to put this together!

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  93. VesuviusmamaMarch 23, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I have two blocks to put in the mail to you. I think I still have your address from the Neighborhood project, but could you send it again, just in case? Thanks for coordinating this - you are a gem! I've been wanting to help, but feeling overwhelmed by the vastness of the disaster and my puny ability to help. This is a good first step for me.

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  94. ladybuggsieMarch 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    I think you are going to have enough for several quilts but I will send a block if you still want them.

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  95. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Love to pitch in please send my your address so I can mail my squares off to you.
    smic252@yahoo.com

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  96. CaseyMarch 23, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    count me in....casey@newenglandprimitives.com

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  97. Tina H.March 24, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Saw that your responses to this project were overwhelming. If you'd still like some blocks I'd need your address.
    Thank you,
    Tina
    ttr3@earthlink.net

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  98. ShariMarch 26, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    What a fantastic response! This is a super easy block too. Hope you have some helpers in putting the quilts together... you're wonderful for organising this - can't be easy. I'll be thinking of you and contributing in a different way locally... when we work together we really can make a difference!
    (Perth, Western Australia)

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  99. Amy RMarch 29, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    I'll be making blocks today and mailing tomorrow!

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  100. LavenderBlueMarch 30, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    I'd like to send 2 if it's not too late. May I have your mailing address. THX

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