What to send
Would you like the short answer?
Anything. Everything.
The longer answer is below, but first let me offer an explanation.
I made my first trip to this country in 1994. I know, I know — “Hey, Mr. IBOL Guy, Americans weren’t really welcome in Iraq in 1994 — WTH?” I went into the Kurdish region back then, doing homework for a school assignment (really!). I saw that nothing was every thrown away. Everything was re-used — bottles, packing material, tires, anything and everything. Iraq was, at that time, under international sanctions, the economy was hurting, and little was being produced in Iraq and little seemed to be coming into Iraq.
People made due. It’s not like they had a choice.
So, really, I think anything and everything sent will be used, even today. I thought about trying to lay out a list of what / what not to send, but really, I think it makes more sense to talk about it instead.
Do send solid colors and simple prints.
Don’t worry about sending that orange fabric with green pineapples. It’ll get used.
America, I know, can be the land of crazy prints. Iraq and Afghanistan just aren’t that crazy. Maybe less on the people prints, the animals, the flags, etc. Simple, and solids, are good, but prints work, too.
Do send bulk or big pieces of fabric.
Don’t worry about sending the pieces and parts from that project you started but realize you’ll never get it. Those 8000 one-inch hexagons you cut out 7 years ago? OK, maybe not those, necessarily.
Do send other things, like thread, needles, buttons, beads, etc. Thinking about anything and everything that someone can use to make something by hand or by machine.
Don’t worry about the kind of scissors, or what size bobbin it’s on. Someone will figure something out. This project is about raw materials. Whatever it is, it’ll get used.
Do look around and see if you have heavier fabrics, too.
Don’t worry about batting.
And do smile. This is suppose to put a warm feeling in your belly. And when all else fails, think big.
August 5, 2009 at 2:54 pm |
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August 9, 2009 at 11:26 pm |
How about quilt magazines? While most could not read the words, the pictures could be invaluable for generating ideas for what to do with all those charm squares in the boxes….
I also found several large pieces of wool fabric – this is destined for places where they have real winters? (I know I have wool and flannel Afghani and Kasmiri-style salwar kameez)
Last time my cousin headed for Afghanistan on a humanitarian mission he took with him 60 woolen beanies my mom knitted – he said they were very well received!!
August 16, 2009 at 5:37 pm
I have hundreds of buttons. I would like to send them.
Joan
September 9, 2009 at 3:02 am
I’m so glad we learned of this, even if it was at the last moment! I only wish we could see photos of the women with all the wonderful BOLs they receive!
August 27, 2009 at 6:37 pm |
Please send the address. This is a great way to thin out your stash and help someone else in the process. Thank you for what you are doing and God Bless.
September 2, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Please send address, I have loads of fabric I am not using–it’s a long story. Paula
August 30, 2009 at 11:05 pm |
please sent the address.
September 2, 2009 at 1:57 pm |
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help Iraqis,
person to person. About what to send – do you want only sewing thread or are embroidery threads good also, such as rayon and cotton?
September 2, 2009 at 2:52 pm |
please send me the address – i would like to participate
September 2, 2009 at 5:51 pm |
Please send APO address. We’ve got to hurry … only a few days left.
September 3, 2009 at 3:21 am |
I am a quilter & my Mom was into fiber arts. And my Mom passed away 3 years ago and I am drowning in fabric, etc., I mean I can’t throw fabric away, you never know; but what a great way to pass on some of Mom’s stuff and making it meaningful rather than adding to over burdened land fills. Thanks, Mom & I are in…yeah I think she knows. 8^)
September 4, 2009 at 2:36 pm |
I’ve shared the link with several people that I quilt with, and already have the contents pulled together for at least two packages.
September 4, 2009 at 10:30 pm |
i know timeis running out but if you could please send the address i can whip up a box or two.
September 6, 2009 at 7:20 am |
I’m on it! I’m determined to meet the deadline!
September 6, 2009 at 8:03 pm |
Thank you for providing the opportunity to share what we have. I would like to send some fabric.
September 7, 2009 at 11:39 pm |
Our Sacramento church just sent 5 boxes out. I wish we could have done more. Would like to hear the results after distributed, if possible
June 27, 2011 at 3:56 pm |
Could you send me the mailing address? I want to send at least one box.
Thank you.
August 6, 2009 at 5:38 pm |
My bag making team at http://www.carriedawayteam.blogspot.com is all over this.
You can expect a few boxes from us 🙂
I’m making my mom pack one up, too.
August 7, 2009 at 8:48 pm |
OK OK…I am Solsisters Mom and I am packing – I find I have the fabric sets for 3 salwar kameez – I will box those up, too – and I am sorting through my stash. Now…what was that APO address?
August 9, 2009 at 10:18 pm |
“Those 8000 hexagons you cut out 7 years ago? They’ll get used”
If that isn’t the most liberating sentence ever!
All those bright flannel quilts I started to make and never finished……I’d love to send that on. Probably have enough fabric and blocks for 4 boxes.
Please send me the address.
Best regards,
-Michele
August 10, 2009 at 4:10 pm |
Quilt magazines sound great. I am sure the visuals will not be lost.
Wool? Absolutely. Winters even in this part of Iraq can a wee bit chilly. No show in this area, but down to freezing.
August 10, 2009 at 11:39 pm |
Please send the address and I will get together a care package for you and the ladies. Wonderful idea.
September 4, 2009 at 8:55 pm |
Please send me the address. My mom was a quilter and I have all her things since she passed away. I will start making boxes for you and put them in the mail this weekend.
August 10, 2009 at 11:40 pm |
Hey IBOL Guy, This endeavor is really wonderful! You can count on me to send at least a couple of boxes. Please send me your APO address. You’re right about the warm feeling in the stomach. It’s nice to think of giving of my quilting stash to people half way around the world. Thank you for organizing this, and thank you for your military service to our country. Jay Hall, Endicott, NY
August 11, 2009 at 6:48 am |
my box is on it’s way over the ocean to you as of this morning
August 12, 2009 at 7:01 pm |
Yippee! It sounds as if I am going to have to hire sherpas to carry all the bundles!
August 13, 2009 at 2:29 am |
Would you prefer wovens or are cotton knits ok? (like a nice turtleneck you’d buy?) Baby prints ok? please advise… you can send me your address to as I will send you something for sure. I’m happy to share!
August 13, 2009 at 2:20 pm |
Awesome! I am coordinating a memorial project for those who have died in the war (andstillcounting.blogspot.com) and have lots of solid scraps. I love the idea of scraps from the memorial project going over to be used in Iraq! Full circle.
Please send your address – I’m off to pack some boxes.
Caron
August 14, 2009 at 1:45 am |
I’ll send a bundle and post a link on my blog but where do I send it to?
September 4, 2009 at 3:24 am |
What a GREAT idea! We send CARE packages to our soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. What a wonderful way to support the people! Please send me the address so I can send off a box or two tomorrow.
Chris in So. Calif.
August 14, 2009 at 4:45 am |
HI I am in Canada
I can send a few boxes to the APO address – Ihave lots of fabrics to share.
Thanks for doing this!
Janine
August 14, 2009 at 9:47 pm |
I’d love to put together a couple of boxes. Please send me the info. Thanks for being the change.
August 15, 2009 at 3:31 am |
My girlfriend and I would like to team up and send a bundle. Could you please email the shipping address to me? thanks!
August 15, 2009 at 1:38 pm |
i can’t find your email address so am posting here- I am putting together a bundle right now so if yuo could kindly email me the address I will put this in the mail. What a wonderful program. Thank you!!
becca
August 15, 2009 at 3:51 pm |
Count me in! I have several sewing groups I am a member of that I will pass this along to also. Thanks for mentioning heavier fabric also. Silly me, was stuck on quilting stuff! Oh, and I’m keeping my hexagons. I’m still working on that quilt! 🙂
Send me the address, I’m headed to the post office to get those boxes.
Barb
August 15, 2009 at 10:13 pm |
I’d love to help. Please send me the address. I think this is a wonderful idea. Tks, Diane
August 15, 2009 at 11:09 pm |
I would love to put something together. Please send me the addres.
August 16, 2009 at 5:12 pm |
I would love to get several bundles out.. please send me the mailing address. Also, is there a way to contact you directly as you have 7 Sept. your end date. Why is that? I would like for my husband continue your work if you are returning back to the states. Thanks!
August 16, 2009 at 5:21 pm |
This is terrific — I just went through my sewing room last week and was wondering the best way to donate materials! Please send the address.
August 16, 2009 at 5:59 pm |
I can see the numbers of these IBOL growing exponentially even as I write. You may , indeed, need “sherpas” by the beginning of Sept! There are nothing like quilters (and quilters on the web!) for generating networks.
I’d be delighted to contribute to your effort and to the women of Iraq. Please send me your address. Thank you for adding your good work to the world.
August 16, 2009 at 6:35 pm |
Jennifer, I sent you an email on this. I picked 7 SEP to coincide with the end of Ramadan, and to make sure this did not drag past when I will be here in Iraq (I go home this fall). I did not want stuff arriving after I had left! But that’s not to say that others can pick right up where I leave off — in fact, I am recruiting two new arrivals (one is the daughter of a quilter) to see if they will do just that, here at my base.
September 3, 2009 at 7:13 pm |
Yarn, knitting and crochet needles, thread and fabric coming your way. Many thanks for thinking globally and acting locally. Please send address and I’ll send a bundle today.
August 16, 2009 at 11:37 pm |
Wow- – what a wonderful thing to do. I am in the midst of a major clean up in my sewing room and would love to send a bundle or two. Thanks for what you are doing! Please send the address and I’ll get something on the way soon.
August 17, 2009 at 11:25 am |
I would love to participate. Please send me your address. This is a fabulous idea!
August 17, 2009 at 12:01 pm |
I’d love to contribute. Please send me the address. Thanks so much for doing this!!
August 17, 2009 at 7:06 pm |
I have a pile of fabric, etc that is just waiting for a home. Living in Hawaii too, some of it is bright, but I will make sure there is a mix. Please send me the address and I will package it up tonight!
Aoha!
August 17, 2009 at 7:50 pm |
What an awesome project! You may not realize how many of us crave these simple-but-effective service projects as a way that we can make a difference in the lives of others. I’m always looking for opportunties for my modest contribution to make a big difference to someone else…”leveraged giving” if you will. Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing this. Please send me your APO address!
Question: Back in my single days, I made a quilt out of the “cut-offs” (the bottom leg part) from jeans that had been turned into shorts, donated by friends and family. It’s THE BEST quilt ever, sleeping under the well-work britches of folks you love. Anyway, do you think demin ends of this sort would be used?
You are the embodiment of diplomacy and good-will between the American and Iraqi people. Thank you! I’ll post a diddy about your project on my blog 🙂
Mo
August 18, 2009 at 12:14 am |
I would love to participate. Please send me the address to mail the package. Sally
August 18, 2009 at 2:33 am |
I love this idea and will go through my stash tomorrow. I’ve become more committed to weaving and spinning fiber than quilting so sending this off to a group that can make use of it will make me feel better about my perpetual need to acquire more and more of whatever I love at the moment.
Congratulations on this project. You may be too overwhelmed by enthusiastic fabric folks to dig your way out of this…I hope the response is great.
Now, where do I send my box?
August 18, 2009 at 12:20 pm |
This is a great idea! You will definitely be getting a couple of bundles from me. Send me the APO address, please.
August 18, 2009 at 12:52 pm |
I too am jumping on this opportunity to give back in such a simple and basic way-send your APO address please. I have more than enough to send and share the love
August 18, 2009 at 2:22 pm |
Great idea. I’d love to share my stash with those who can use it. I need your APO address, please.
August 19, 2009 at 2:28 am |
I’ve got a bundle ready to go! Please send your address!
August 19, 2009 at 2:53 am |
Please send me you APO address. I have a bunch of crochet hooks and knitting needles that I brought home from my mother’s house when she passed away. Along with needles, thread, scissors, etc. I can fill a box for you. Thank you for doing what you do.
August 19, 2009 at 12:42 pm |
I would love to join in. I live in Germany and would very much appreciate a mailing address.
Thanks so much for the idea and allowing us the opportunity to help out.
August 19, 2009 at 2:54 pm |
You’re a true humanitarian. Great idea. Hopefully you’ve received enough fabric and misc. to make a big difference. We here can only imagine how hard life is there for those poor folks.
Please share your APO with me, and I’ll pass the word to all my sewing friends here who are looking for a way to help. We’ve been knitting caps for the troops, but this project seems even more needed and appreciated.
Thanks for all you’re doing.
Linda in Alabama
August 19, 2009 at 3:38 pm |
Please send me the address and I will put together a box.
Thanks for doing this this wonderful project.
Kathleen
August 19, 2009 at 4:19 pm |
This is brilliant!! Send me the address and I’ll send a box! Maybe a bunch of boxes!
August 20, 2009 at 5:08 am |
Can I get the shipping address as well? I’ve got some bulk fabric I’d love to have go to good use. I’ve knit a few baby blankets that were shipped to Iraq as part of a Quaker project for newborns. This is a great idea. Thank YOU!
August 20, 2009 at 5:15 am |
Please send the APO address. My husband is retired military and we think of you over there daily. It would be such a pleasure to be able to do something, however small!
August 20, 2009 at 5:42 am |
What a great idea! I’m working on a couple of boxes–will take me a few days to get them together–would you please send me your address?
Thanks,
Kate
August 20, 2009 at 7:29 am |
Hi Art, what about yarns? I have a selection left over from when my aupair returned home and will not ever be able to use it all up. Shall I see if I have knitting needles to (relatively match) and pack those up as well?
I believe Kristin gave me your friend’s NL address. If not I’d be in touch again. I plan on packing a parcel this weekend.
And thanks for doing this. It’s great to be able to do something at grass root level that will actually make someone’s live a little brighter.
August 20, 2009 at 1:01 pm |
I’m in! Send me the address and at least one box will be on the way! I’ve been planning to destash and this will help!
Jenny
August 20, 2009 at 7:13 pm |
I have a question: how about sequins? Or would they be too flashy in that culture? I have a large quantity of small (7mm) sequins I could certainly share.
August 20, 2009 at 8:51 pm |
I’d love to go through my stash of yarn, fabric, and whatever else I can bundle! What is the APO, please?
Thank you!
August 20, 2009 at 10:52 pm |
Thanks for setting up this way for us to share!
August 20, 2009 at 11:52 pm |
I’m in, just send me your APO, please.
August 21, 2009 at 2:05 am |
Neat idea/short time. Your address and our small quilt group will get to work before Sept. 7 deadline. Bless you. Take care.
August 21, 2009 at 12:11 pm |
I just came across your site via a “destash” Flickr group I was browsing and popped over here for a little look. Well, I’m so choked up, I’m almost in flippin tears ~ how weird is that?? I would so love to send you a bundle of bits and bobs, and those magic words of “anything” and “everything” to send were just what I needed to see! I have way too much stuff stashed away “because it might come in handy for a project”, so much that I can’t even get into my bloomin work room (aka the garden shed!) to actually get started on any projects. I’ve been having a really hard time getting motivated to destash but this site has provided me with the absolutely perfect reason to get going.
I’m in the UK, so hope that I can still take part ~ do please let me know 🙂
with very best wishes
Sharon
August 21, 2009 at 2:19 pm |
cleaning out the sewing room this week – perfect timing – I have stuff to get rid of and now a place to send it !
August 21, 2009 at 2:32 pm |
Please send me your APO address. I have some stash yarn and fabric just waiting for a good home, and I’m sure my knitting group members would like to add to the bundle as well!
August 21, 2009 at 6:41 pm |
What a great idea! I’m in! And I’ll tell my friends! Please send me the shipping address for IBOL.
August 22, 2009 at 12:57 am |
Thank you for doing this. I will send some boxes and pass on the address to my quilt group!
August 22, 2009 at 1:29 am |
Great idea! I would love to send a bundle. Please send the shipping address.
August 22, 2009 at 6:20 am |
This website was emailed to me by a fellow quilter. I just think this is the best idea. I wish I would have thought to do this when my son was over there, he just came back in May. So just send me the address, I have lots of boxes and forms. But hey thanks for the electronic one. Funny I mentioned it to Post office workers and they never gave me any indication there was an online versioin. Many thanks for having this projecty and helping us fabric stashers with our stash.
August 22, 2009 at 3:16 pm |
Wonderful, what a heart-warming way to reduce my over abundant stash.
Please send me the address. I’m sure I can come up with two boxes and a couple of extra scissors.
August 22, 2009 at 5:19 pm |
what is the address i need to mail my bundle to? I’m going to pick up a box to mail today? wonderful idea! janie
August 22, 2009 at 10:13 pm |
What a great idea! Please send the address–my box is almost ready!
Thanks for doing this!!!
August 24, 2009 at 12:55 am |
Hi –
Very cool idea! I am a fabric designer for Moda and have lot’s of extra material that I would love to make into bundles of love! Please send me the address and I will start gathering the material!
Kaari
August 24, 2009 at 3:34 am |
What an idea! I have plenty in my fabric stash that I would love to share. Please send me the address.
August 24, 2009 at 9:00 am |
Please mail me the address. I’ve got some supplies for you. Will be mailing from Australia.
Thanks. Dee
August 24, 2009 at 2:58 pm |
I would love to get involved in this! Please send me the address.
August 24, 2009 at 3:16 pm |
Count me in! Please send me your address. I’m a procrastinator, so for me it’s a good thing that there’s a deadline! Is it OK to combine yarn and fabric in one package, or should a bundle be focused on one or the other?
Thanks for this opportunity. I’ll be sharing the info with my local shop.
Jen
August 24, 2009 at 3:33 pm |
I’d love to send a box….shoot me over your address! Also, I have some matelasse coverlets that have been cut and used for various sewing projects, should I send those as well? There is still A LOT of useable fabric left to them. Thanks! Such a great cause. YOU have good karma!
August 24, 2009 at 5:07 pm |
Need your address, please. You are THE AWESOME!
August 24, 2009 at 5:10 pm |
I was able to put together a nice bundle for an Iraqi lady today. Its ready to go as soon as I get the address of where to mail it to. Thank you for organizing this effort. It makes me feel good to share some of my abundance with someone who will truly appreciate it.
August 24, 2009 at 7:59 pm |
Thank you very much for all you are doing. please send me your address – I am a new quilter (only doing it for 6 years!) and would love to contribute.
August 24, 2009 at 9:27 pm |
Great idea! Please email me the address…would love to send a bundle.
August 24, 2009 at 9:44 pm |
Please let me know where to ship the supplies. I’ll see what I can find.
August 24, 2009 at 9:44 pm |
Brilliant idea! I hope it really does keep going once you’ve left. Please send me you mailing adress. I’ll be mailing from Germany- is there any way to get the stuff to you in time?
-Evelyn
August 24, 2009 at 11:22 pm |
Send the APO and the folks here at Fort Bliss will get right on it!
August 25, 2009 at 1:21 am |
Would love to send a bundle. Where do I send it?
August 25, 2009 at 7:52 am |
Count me in!
August 25, 2009 at 12:43 pm |
I would love to participate. I have a big fabric stash but no longer sew much. Plus I have inherited my grandmother’s button stash and will not use them up as long as I live. Please send me your address!
August 25, 2009 at 12:49 pm |
Please send me the address. I have already started on my bundle!
August 25, 2009 at 4:39 pm |
I would love to be part of this wonderful project. Please send me the address. Thank you for all you are doing.
August 25, 2009 at 6:18 pm |
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August 25, 2009 at 6:41 pm |
Please send me the address. I can mail this week.
August 25, 2009 at 7:35 pm |
Oh, I have fabric! Lots of fabric and all 100% cotton. As I have so much, it might be better to put it in larger boxes than the flat rate in order to keep my shipping costs down. I am in VA (my husband is at the Pentagon and we sincerely appreciate all you are doing). What address do I send it to? Also, is just fabric fine? Will you be able to make it into your bundles?
Take care,
Tracy Hicks
August 25, 2009 at 7:40 pm |
Will you accept knitting supplies (needles, yarn, etc.) as well? ‘Cause I have a ton of that! Please email me directly. 🙂
August 25, 2009 at 7:44 pm |
First, thanks so much for your service! I would love to help, please send the APO address. Thanks!
August 25, 2009 at 8:05 pm |
What a great idea! Please send address.
thanks!
August 25, 2009 at 10:38 pm |
If I may… I hope it’s not offensive to share a link to another project? As they say, ‘a flame loses none of it’s light, lighting another’.
I’d like to share the Mother Bear Project with you.
http://www.motherbearproject.org/
It is similar to your wonderful bundles project, but instead sends knitted teddy bears to childern in Africa, particularly those affected by aids and hiv. I myself was on a trip to South Africa (I live in Scandinavia) this year, and I got to visit a ‘kindergarten’ in one of Cape Town’s townships. The memory of that visit will stay with me. Their poverty, yet warm welcoming is devastating, and almost 30% of the children born are diagnozed with hiv.
If you are interested please follow the link above (please note, I am not at all involved, other than spreading the word.)
Thank you, and again, I hope I have not offened by promoting another project, I have already posted and asked for the address to send a bundle! xo
August 25, 2009 at 11:39 pm |
Oh, Beatrice — it’s entirely appropriate!
August 26, 2009 at 3:06 am |
I’m in. Please send the address. You’ve got a big heart.
August 26, 2009 at 3:22 am |
Great project! I’d like the address please. I have 2 boxes ready for you.
August 26, 2009 at 3:43 am |
I have a whole lot of yarn that could use a good home! Please send me your address. 🙂
Solsisters is my kid sister and MsMauri is my mom 😉 I have already bought a box from Sew Mama Sew but when talking with Krystal (SolSisters) I told her about all this yarn I got that I’m not doing anything with.. She told me to pack it up and send it to YOU!
You are doing something totally awesome, amazing.. I’m just glad I can get the chance to help out!
August 26, 2009 at 7:38 pm |
What a wonderful idea!
I would love to share some of my fabrics and sewing supplies. Please send me your address. I could send the box by Aug 28th.
August 26, 2009 at 8:03 pm |
Fabulous idea. I have been cleaning out my laundry/sewing room and would love to contribute some things. Please send the address and I will get it in the mail soon.
Thank you for looking out for others!!!!
August 26, 2009 at 8:06 pm |
please send address. thanks!
August 26, 2009 at 10:15 pm |
I’d love to do a box!!! Thanks for the great idea 🙂
August 27, 2009 at 1:41 am |
send the address. have fabric will ship.
August 27, 2009 at 11:52 am |
If we send yarn, is that all you want in that bundle or would you like us to include crochet hooks, knitting needles and scissors as well? I may have enough yarn to send just a box of that so just want to make sure. Thanks!!!
August 27, 2009 at 1:07 pm |
I’m in! Send me the address. Thanks for your service – you are a fabulous person.
August 27, 2009 at 5:43 pm |
Sign me up!
August 27, 2009 at 6:07 pm |
Wonderful idea!!
Send us the addy!
August 27, 2009 at 6:17 pm |
From UK and also in. I have some beautiful childrens fabric that can only be put to better use than sitting in my cupboard. Peace. x
August 27, 2009 at 8:54 pm |
What a wonderful project! Please send me the address.
August 27, 2009 at 9:08 pm |
Holy cow. Send me the address, please. I know I can find something.
August 27, 2009 at 9:19 pm |
Great idea! I’d love to participate.
August 27, 2009 at 9:52 pm |
I’d love to make a bundle or two. Please send me your address.
August 28, 2009 at 3:11 am |
I’m in. Please send me the address. Thanks.
August 28, 2009 at 6:38 am |
I just recently redid my studio and I have lots of fabric and sewing supplies I’d be happy to send. Please send me the address where to do that and I will get them out as soon as possible. This is such a great thing and it would be an honor to be a part of it.
August 28, 2009 at 12:10 pm |
Please send me your address so I can mail out a package or two. You are wonderful for organizing/coordinating this.
August 28, 2009 at 12:22 pm |
Can you send me the address? I’m in the UK will I need the other address?
August 28, 2009 at 2:21 pm |
I’d love to get involved. Please send me the address and I’ll get a bundle out!
August 28, 2009 at 6:10 pm |
There is a lot of lovely blouse fabric languishing in my stash (high quality polyester), and other clothing-type fabric, which has all been neglected since I’ve been quilting. I’m hoping that would work for those who need clothing……….please confirm. This is a wonderful project! thanks.
August 28, 2009 at 6:56 pm |
I’d like your address to send a package. This is a great way to thin out my stash!
August 28, 2009 at 7:35 pm |
I’m way interested… & my husband will be thrilled. Please share your apo for yarn and fabric/thread, etc.
Also, if you know an individual looking for toys to give out, please share my email address with him/her. My contact left before I could get the last batch sent.
August 28, 2009 at 7:48 pm |
Please send along the address for mailing a bundle.
Are embroidery supplies okay as well? (Small pieces of linen fabric, skiens of embroidery floss, needles, etc.)
August 29, 2009 at 4:30 am |
What a great idea! I’ll be sending out as many bundles as I can before the 7th!
August 29, 2009 at 2:19 pm |
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August 29, 2009 at 3:41 pm |
Yes. please send me the address. I may send more than one box as I have tons of stuff. I wish that someone would take over for you after you leave. Thank you.
August 29, 2009 at 4:12 pm |
I am excited to be gathering and sending a bundle of quilting supplies to Iraq. Trusting that God and you will get them delivered where they will be appreciated and used! Send me the address please, so I can spread the word thru our quilt guild! THANKS RONNIE
August 29, 2009 at 4:56 pm |
I would love to get the address, I have a lot of things I could send!
August 29, 2009 at 5:59 pm |
Hi,
I would love to send stuff. Please send an address. Thanks. Bright Blessings to you.
Mary
August 29, 2009 at 7:17 pm |
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August 29, 2009 at 9:08 pm |
Send me the address and I’ll put together some boxes! What better way to help someone in need when I feel I have so much.
August 30, 2009 at 2:34 am |
Please send me the address. My stash could use a good thinning!
August 30, 2009 at 11:37 am |
Please forward the address information. I’ve been hording fabric for a long time and would feel good to pass it on to be used. Thanks so much!
August 30, 2009 at 1:17 pm |
Hello Sir –
What a great idea! Thank you for doing this! This is just the thing that my Girl Scouts and their leaders can get behind and if you would send me the APO address, I will see that at least several boxes arrive from the Songbird Service Unit of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Thanks again and take care –
Julia Welch
Songbird Service Unit Director
Girl Scouts of Central Texas
August 30, 2009 at 2:56 pm |
Please send the address so I can help out too!
Thanks!
August 30, 2009 at 4:32 pm |
I would love to help out, please send the address. Thanks!
August 30, 2009 at 6:27 pm |
This is awesome! Please send me your address.
August 30, 2009 at 7:14 pm |
Great project. Would knitting supplies–yarn– be welcome, any restrictions as to what kind? I’d like to participate–please send me the address. You have made my day!
August 30, 2009 at 8:48 pm |
Please send me your address… I just found out about this…. It is a great idea! I a have a son in Iraq right now, returning in Jan, so this hits home for me, too. I have lots of goodies to send along.
August 31, 2009 at 6:20 am |
Please send me your address! I only have a small sewing stash…knitting and spinning yarn are my main hobbies so my box will lean more towards yarn. I’ve been wondering…do you have access to someone that could translate the words wool, cotton, and acrylic into arabic so that I can label the yarns? I thought about going online and trying to find out, but worry about getting a bad translation!
Also, not to start another snowball rolling, but do Iraqi women spin? I have roving (mostly wool) and maybe fleece (washed of course!) that I could share as well if there is a need. =)
Thank you! Be safe and God bless you!
Toni
August 31, 2009 at 11:35 am |
What a wonderful idea! Please do send the address, thanks.
August 31, 2009 at 12:10 pm |
What a wonderful project !!! Please email your APO adress and I will create a bundle .
August 31, 2009 at 1:27 pm |
Please send the address!
August 31, 2009 at 1:53 pm |
Please send me the address – I’ll be sending two bundles; one of knitting and of sewing supplies…. coming from California……
thanks
August 31, 2009 at 2:04 pm |
Can you send me your address so that I can put together a box or 2 and send it out? This is really a terrific idea and not only helps the people of Iraq but also fills a need to “help others” here in the US. I’m always looking for things I can do to help out when I can. Thanks!
August 31, 2009 at 2:19 pm |
Oh my! What a great idea. My mother was a professional seamstress that made unbelievable window treatments, wedding gowns, etc. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia and is now in the severe stage. Her workroom is “as is” from years ago and my sisters and I have NO IDEA what to do with all that fabric, hundreds of buttons, etc….until now. Please send me the address and we’ll send as we can afford to.
August 31, 2009 at 3:06 pm |
Please give me the address to which I should send my bundle.
August 31, 2009 at 7:03 pm |
Can I have the address? I think I have some nice things they might like. Thanks!
August 31, 2009 at 9:24 pm |
Hi,
I would like to send some goodies. Please send me the address. Thanks.
September 1, 2009 at 12:03 am |
I would be honored to send off a bundle…please send me the address…the deadline fast approaches…Laurel
September 1, 2009 at 12:43 am |
Thank you for doing this! I would love to fill a box! (My husband would love the extra space in our house as well!!!)
September 1, 2009 at 1:14 am |
I want to do this. Please send me the address. Thank you.
September 1, 2009 at 2:55 am |
Please send me the address – I’ve been holding onto stash for too long, not wanting to just give it away to someone else who will hold onto it for too long. It’s wonderful to know that it will be used and help someone, not just insulate the walls of my workroom.
September 1, 2009 at 10:02 am |
Love this!! Please forward a mailing address.
September 1, 2009 at 12:53 pm |
I want to take part, please send the address. This is a great idea and you are wonderful to take your time to do this.
September 1, 2009 at 1:05 pm |
I’ve got my boxes of stash and yarn ready to go. Please send me your address and more importantly–THANK YOU!!!
September 1, 2009 at 2:01 pm |
Late to hear of this. It makes me so happy and I am smiling. You are wonderful to conceive this and take it on. Please send me the address.
September 1, 2009 at 2:42 pm |
please send me the address. i’ve just been cleaning out my studio – what timing.
September 1, 2009 at 3:10 pm |
I’d like to try to send you some yarn by the deadline and perhaps some needles if you could send me the address.
September 1, 2009 at 5:29 pm |
Please send me the address. I work with a group of quilters and I’m sure we’ll send a bundle or two or three.
September 1, 2009 at 5:57 pm |
Please do send the address. I’m a knitter with a stash that would last me three lifetimes! Better to spread the joy! I’ll include some needles as well, since I seem to accumulate them faster even than the yarn.
September 1, 2009 at 6:52 pm |
I am packing a box today. Super idea, I know I have plenty to pack a box or two. Thanks for the opportunity. Our guild has made over 4000 pillowcases for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, so now it is nice to something for the women living there as well.
September 1, 2009 at 7:44 pm |
I just learned of IBOL about 15 minutes ago and my husband is already on his way to the post office to pick up a couple of boxes. My stash needs to help in this project…wish I had learned of this earlier. My husband also needs to see the stash get smaller…win-win situation all way round. Please send me the mailing address ASAP so I can meet the September 7th deadline. This is a brilliant idea…blessings to you.
September 1, 2009 at 7:48 pm |
I learned of IBOL 15 minutes ago and husband is off to the P.O. for boxes asI type. Please send the mailing address. This is a brilliant idea for a people to people project. Blessings to you and your helpers.
September 1, 2009 at 8:15 pm |
Can you share with us the end result of all of these gifts? Are they going to women who are starting their own businesses? Going to families who need blankets? You’ve obviously received quite a lot of stash samples, please let us know what happened to them. Thanks
September 1, 2009 at 8:39 pm |
OK… I get it! Please send the shipping address. WOW! What a great way to get some of my ‘treasures’ into someone’s hands.
I even have some knitted hats I can’t find homes for. Can they go into the bundle along with fabric, needles, Etc?
Nancy
September 1, 2009 at 9:23 pm |
Please send the address – yarn & fabric are waiting.
September 1, 2009 at 10:09 pm |
Im putting together a box.
September 1, 2009 at 10:31 pm |
This sounds like a fabulous idea! Please send the address so I can get this box in the mail this week before it is too late!
September 1, 2009 at 10:50 pm |
This is great. please let me know where to send the box!
Anne
September 2, 2009 at 12:54 am |
Please email the address to me. Thank you.
September 2, 2009 at 2:08 am |
I have tons of solid colors and hand dyed fabric, but mostly in pieces & scraps. Can I send those? I also have a few yards of solids, rarely used colors like lime green and bright yellow. Is that okay?
I hope I’m not too late!
September 2, 2009 at 2:10 am |
I have the address, and do not need a thank you. It is you who deserve the thank you and lots of kudos and praise for starting this. I have 2 boxes that will be on the way tomorrow.
September 2, 2009 at 3:09 am |
I want to help. Please send me the address.
Thank you for your service and for making this happen.
September 2, 2009 at 3:22 am |
What a wonderful idea. I would love to send a box of fabric and yarn.
September 2, 2009 at 3:52 am |
I am moving and am eager to pass on whatever I can. I have quilting things and maybe yarn.
Please send the address.
Peggy
September 2, 2009 at 4:17 am |
I just read all these posts and it looks as if you will be inundated with boxes! I hope that’s a good thing, because I’d love a destashing excuse too. It’s a great idea. We have something similar in New York: Companies, or individuals, can take unwanted supplies and materials to a warehouse here and then any school teacher or nonprofit organization can “shop” there for free. It’s the best kind of recycling. Please send me your address so I can get packing.
September 2, 2009 at 4:24 am |
Please send me the address. Wonderful project. Very happy to send fabrics and yarns for someone else to enjoy.
September 2, 2009 at 4:39 am |
I’d love to lighten my fabric stash and help out. Please send me the address. I’ll post about IBOL on my blog too. Thanks!
September 2, 2009 at 4:57 am |
A brilliant idea..anyway we can help make their lives better through sharing our abundance..is a great way to help spred good will and express our hope for peace in their country.
September 2, 2009 at 4:58 am |
Please send me the address for the box
September 2, 2009 at 11:13 am |
please send me the address so i can send a box – i stumbled across your site and then lost the url ~ glad “Whip It Up” put it back up!!! Thanx for doing this – wonderful idea!!!
September 2, 2009 at 1:35 pm |
You send the address; I’ll send a bundle.
Thank you for organizing this peaceful effort and for encouraging us all to put our own cares aside and make this world a little bit better.
September 2, 2009 at 1:54 pm |
Please send me the address – I’ll be putting together a box right away!
September 2, 2009 at 2:16 pm |
Please send address. My wife and I both have fabrics to send. Thank you for doing this, it’s a great idea.
September 2, 2009 at 2:24 pm |
Please, please send the address! And thank you so much for organizing this!
September 2, 2009 at 2:24 pm |
Please send me the address, I would love to send a bundle. I know plenty of others who would probably like to send bundles as well, can I share the address with friends directly or should I direct them here? Its pretty close to the deadline, I just found out about it so I’m thinking in the interest of getting more bundles out. Let me know.
Thanks for organizing this, it’s a great idea.
September 2, 2009 at 2:58 pm |
I have some yarn I would love to send, if that is all right.
September 2, 2009 at 3:34 pm |
I was wondering what to do with my excess STUFF. I can’t wait to send my extra to someone who needs it more than me. Thank you.
September 2, 2009 at 3:41 pm |
I’m racing against the calendar to see how many bundles I can put into the mail before the Sept 7 deadline! I liked your comment “how could someone part with this?”
I have the answer: Knowing someone will really appreciate and use it! Having said that it’s not easy to part with these beautiful and sometimes expensive “friends” I’ve known some of these fabric pieces longer than I’ve known my husband. LOL
Anyhoo, I’m packing needles thread trims notions scissors and more thread. anyone sewing is going to need those items as well. (I saw where someone was sending a boatload of buttons. Right on!)
I don’t see much mention of sewing machines? I want to include machine needles and feet (what the heck–I can get more) if there’s a use for those items.
We lived without electricity for 85 days in 1995, so I know how that feels. I’m wondering machines and electricity being available? Please forgive me if that question sounds ignorant.
And thanks for this wonderful project. You are brilliant!
September 2, 2009 at 3:44 pm |
What a great idea! I just heard of this on Ravelry, and I’d like to send some yarns, maybe some small beads if those would be useful. Do you know if the women would welcome stitch markers? I make them, and would be happy to send several sets. Thanks for this opportunity!
September 2, 2009 at 4:00 pm |
Address, please. Someone said to send things which delight you, and they are bound to delight the recipient.
September 2, 2009 at 4:18 pm |
What is the date you need this by?
September 2, 2009 at 4:25 pm |
Please send address, I want to send some things.
September 2, 2009 at 4:37 pm |
Ok, I’m in….I have enough fabric for 7 lifetimes…I can share!
September 2, 2009 at 4:49 pm |
Keep getting comments… but have not received an address to send to. What’s up?
September 2, 2009 at 5:16 pm |
Please send me the address for mailing the IBOL.
Thank you,
Donna
September 2, 2009 at 5:28 pm |
I am delighted to find such a wonderful project! As all sewers do, I have a good deal of fabric ~ also yarn. I’ll be so happy to put it to good use. And I also want to thank you for serving in the military. My husband is a 21 year veteran of the Air Force, and I really appreciate all those who are willing to serve today ~ and their families at home. God bless you!
September 2, 2009 at 6:51 pm |
Could you send me the address, please? I’d love to send out a parcel!
September 2, 2009 at 7:19 pm |
I’m cleaning out the sewing closet tonight. Please send me the address for the bundles. Thanks!
September 2, 2009 at 7:34 pm |
Please send me the address – I have lots to share!
September 2, 2009 at 7:50 pm |
I have yarn and knitting needles I’d like to send.
Thanks for all you do.
September 2, 2009 at 7:54 pm |
Would love to have the address. I just found out about this – and would like to see if I have some things to send! I picked up a box today! I have to work fast to get it out in time, though! I’ll be giving it a shot, though. Thanks…..
September 2, 2009 at 7:56 pm |
Please send the address. This is a great idea and I will be sending you a box. Thank you for letting us help you!
September 2, 2009 at 8:17 pm |
Please send me the address. Thanks!
September 2, 2009 at 8:44 pm |
Sign me up! Please send me the address.
September 2, 2009 at 9:00 pm |
Hi,
I create custom wedding dresses, one recently for a bride whose fiance at the time (now husband) surprised her and sent beautiful silk fabric for her wedding dress from Iraq where he was stationed. How fitting to send the extra pieces back! Along with other items that may be useful.
Please send me the address!
Terri
Portland, Oregon
September 2, 2009 at 9:04 pm |
I’m going to work on this today & try to get 2 boxes out by Friday..so I look forward to your sending me the address! Great program, great idea! My closet thanks you!!
September 2, 2009 at 9:35 pm |
Maj. LaFlamme:
I hope this finds you and your unit doing well. I, too, am extremely happy to join this endeavor. I’m picking up two boxes tonight – and I was wondering what to do with stash I know I will never use!
September 2, 2009 at 9:40 pm |
I would like the address to send to the IBOL project. Thank you for doing this.
September 2, 2009 at 10:25 pm |
Thank you for taking this project on. Please send me the address-
September 2, 2009 at 10:34 pm |
Here via whip-up. If a box from the UK stands a reasonable chance of reaching you in time, I’m in. If not, I’m with you in spirit.
Does the box size matter? If so, it’d be very helpful if you could you give rough measurements. Thanks.
September 3, 2009 at 12:54 am |
May I have the address please? Thanks for taking on this project with your wise and caring heart. Is there a chance that others will carry on after you return home?
Kathy S
September 3, 2009 at 12:58 am |
Please send me the address. Thanks for helping me clean out my sewing room.
September 3, 2009 at 1:07 am |
Please send me the address! Thanks!
September 3, 2009 at 1:08 am |
Please send me the address. Thank you for your service to our country!
September 3, 2009 at 1:20 am |
Please send me the APO so I can send a box this week. Thanks!
September 3, 2009 at 1:56 am |
this is AWESOME! not much time left, but I would LOVE to help! please send an address, and I will make a trip to the post office tomorrow morning!
THANK YOU for what you are doing!
Kim
September 3, 2009 at 2:28 am |
I would like to send a box to the ladies in Iraq. I have contacted my friends and all the 65 members of my quilt guild. I hope we can get a bunch of boxes sent. Please rush the address.
Thank you
September 3, 2009 at 3:50 am |
I’m in. Send the address. Sept. 7 is Labor Day – no post. Stuff needs to be mailed tomorrow (Thurs.), Fri. or Sat.
September 3, 2009 at 4:51 am |
Have lots of stuff I’d love to donate.
Thank you for organizing this. My son just got to Iraq.
September 3, 2009 at 5:13 am |
I have knitting stuff and quilting stuff. Please send address. If you are leaving soon, is there someone else to send the bundles to?
September 3, 2009 at 6:49 am |
Hello thanks for doing this. Send me your address, good Luck! Lori
September 3, 2009 at 8:37 am |
Hi, I have only just found out about this wonderful project of yours but would love to send some fabrics etc. I’m in the UK so if you could let me have your friend’s address to send to in the NL I’ll get cracking putting some boxes together asap.
Best wishes and well done for such a fantastic and heart warming project 🙂
Esther
September 3, 2009 at 9:14 am |
I also intend to send the package off on Saturday, if I hear back from you soon enough!
September 3, 2009 at 12:27 pm |
Please send address. Would love to send a bundle.
Thanks,
Fannie from Texas
September 3, 2009 at 1:03 pm |
Hi. I want to contribute. Please send me the address. So glad I found your site before the deadline. Thank you for this good deed. May God bless you and this mission!
September 3, 2009 at 1:24 pm |
Wonderful project. I am putting bundles together as I type. Please send me the address ASAP. Thanks so much for this.
Kathleen
September 3, 2009 at 1:30 pm |
The Zombie Prom Date Knitters would like to pitch in! Give us the info! Please.
September 3, 2009 at 1:32 pm |
I would love to send a box “Full” of supplies. Please send me the address, if its not too late.
Thanks,
-Susan
Also, please include whatever information I need for the international shipping label.
September 3, 2009 at 3:15 pm |
What a great idea! Please send me the address. Thank you!
September 3, 2009 at 3:33 pm |
Please send me the address. I have some good quilting and knitting stuff.
September 3, 2009 at 4:44 pm |
Please send me the address…. I would love to send a bundle.
Thanks,
September 3, 2009 at 5:49 pm |
Thank you for your efforts. What good karma! Please send me the address. I have a box packed.
September 3, 2009 at 6:06 pm |
Hey this is soo cool–I will forward to my quilting group and Guild. I’ve got short time to send something, but here goes….
Wendy in NorCal
September 3, 2009 at 6:25 pm |
Great project. Address please. And a hearty thank you. I
September 3, 2009 at 7:42 pm |
Address, please! One of my blog readers who won a contest just challenged me to make a BOL for her prize, and I can’t say no to that! I’ll mail it on Saturday. Promise.
September 3, 2009 at 8:01 pm |
What a great cause! My sister-in-law forwarded the information to me and I’m putting 2 boxes in the mail as soon as they are packed (no later than tomorrow). I also sent it on to a friend who belongs to a quilting club.
September 3, 2009 at 8:28 pm |
I would like to send a box, please send address. Hope this is the right place to request the address as I have looked everywhere on the site to find it.
September 3, 2009 at 9:59 pm |
What is the address to whom I may send my bundle?
September 3, 2009 at 10:28 pm |
Please send me your address….while you are doing that, I will be going through all of my stash!!!! Thank you! I was wondering what I should do with some of my stash!!!! And thanks for serving our country! We really appreciate it!
September 4, 2009 at 2:34 am |
great idea, please send the address here too!
September 4, 2009 at 2:48 am |
Send me the address. I’ll send a bundle, but I can only get to post office tomorrow.
September 4, 2009 at 4:23 am |
Please send me an address. Thank you!
September 4, 2009 at 9:45 am |
Please send address. Have you finalized arrangements for this to continue past Sep 7?
September 4, 2009 at 1:06 pm |
Hi, please can I have the US address (I’m in Ohio even though my email is UK)? Thank you, Gail.
September 4, 2009 at 2:50 pm |
I would love to participate! I have two bundles to send when I receive the address. Thanks for doing this and thank you also for serving. My husband is Army Reserve…send my gratitude to your wife as well.
September 4, 2009 at 2:51 pm |
I want to send stuff from Canada (Toronto, Ontario). How do I do this? What a magnificent project!!!!!
September 4, 2009 at 2:55 pm |
I’d like the address as well.
A great cause.
Thank you for organizing this.
September 4, 2009 at 3:18 pm |
Please send me the address. Great idea!
September 4, 2009 at 3:38 pm |
Please send the address. Also, the customs form asks for a phone number, email, and option in case of non-delivery (abandon, return, redirect), can you send that info as well? Thanks for a great opportunity to share.
September 4, 2009 at 5:45 pm |
Just learned of this yesterday. Will someone be continuing this project after Sept 7?
I had heard of a project like this in Afghanistan but could never find out more. Does anyone have info on that?
Thank you for this effort that so many can participate. We feel for these people, innocent mothers and children, and can pray for them. But this is something Tangible we can do.
Thank you,
Jennifer Jenkins
September 4, 2009 at 6:05 pm |
Just sent a comment. Not sure if it really sent. Trying again. Great idea. I have just bundled up a box. Please send address.
September 4, 2009 at 6:32 pm |
Wish I heard about it sooner. Please send the address. I work for the Post Office, shipping is easy! Bless you and the work you do!
September 4, 2009 at 6:51 pm |
I too am a quilter: hand quilter only and have loads of material I can gladly
share. Please send me the address so I can begin the process. Thank you
for taking on such a humanitarian project.
September 4, 2009 at 6:51 pm |
Expect to hear from you soon. Mahalo
September 4, 2009 at 7:20 pm |
Aloha,
A wholesale fabric company yesterday offered me a full bolt of solid black fleece to use for fundraising for my sister’s halau (hula school). I will contact them today and ask if I can send it to Irag instead, as black fleece in Iraq is far more appropriate than in Hawaii. He just wanted to give it away to make a difference to underprivileded people. Can’t think of a better use of this gift. Please send the APO address. Won”t be able to afford to send the whole bolt right now but if there is a future address to send more to I will. Mahalo, L. Avery
September 4, 2009 at 7:21 pm |
Thank you so much for this fantastic project! Would love to send a box. Could I please get the address. Again thank you for all your hard work.
September 4, 2009 at 7:32 pm |
Any poissibility that some other person might “adopt” this project?? I am visiting the Islands and will go buy some stuff but have tons of stuff at home that I would dearly love to find a good home for!! Mahalo – Kay
(please forward me your address so I can make the deadline!!)
September 4, 2009 at 8:23 pm |
Aloha IBOL Guy, please send me the address for IBOL. I have lots of wool fabric that does me no good here is Hawaii, but, as a sewing fanatic, I can’t bear to part with — except for this great cause. It will be good to have you home. Chris
September 4, 2009 at 8:33 pm |
I’m packing my bundle and will get it in the mail tomorrow. Thanks for the opportunity!
September 4, 2009 at 9:01 pm |
What a great idea! Please send me the address to send to. Thanks!
September 4, 2009 at 11:42 pm |
I would like the address. I have lots of yo-yos and fabrics and no time to sew or quilt due to my full-time job, kids, and Chinese language lessons. Can you also take some quilting mags?
Thanks. –Anna
September 5, 2009 at 1:12 am |
Please send the address…
September 5, 2009 at 2:09 am |
I have zippers, spools of thread and buttons galore. Please email me the APO address so I can mail them. I’d like to meet the Sept. 8 mailing deadline.
Terrific project !
L. Andersen
September 5, 2009 at 5:59 am |
Pls send all requirements for mailing
include t-shirts? soxs? other clothing?
September 5, 2009 at 6:02 am |
I DON’T UNDERSTAND -I DIDN’T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT AWAITING MODERATION????
September 5, 2009 at 6:34 am |
I just found about this tonight and feel a great need to do something about it if I still have time. Even one box would warm hearts!!
September 5, 2009 at 8:03 am |
I’d like to send a bundle. Please send me the address. Thanks. Janice
September 5, 2009 at 11:39 am |
I’d like to send a bundle….have fabric sitting around that I haven’t used and feel guilty about!! Would love to pass it on to someone who can use it. Please send me the APO address. Thanks for doing this!! Joi
September 5, 2009 at 2:50 pm |
My quilting bee meets on Sept 10. Is that too late to send some boxes?
September 5, 2009 at 5:01 pm |
I would love to destash. Please send me the address. Sandy
September 5, 2009 at 6:42 pm |
What’s the mailing address?
September 5, 2009 at 7:07 pm |
I would love to send some fabrics and supplies. Please send me the address and I will downsize my supplies right away!!! Mahalo
September 5, 2009 at 7:36 pm |
Hello from Rome Italy,
I belong to the International Quilt Festival of Houston and heard about your project. Immediately I posted your site to my 2 quilt guilds in Italy and my quilting friends, both Stateside and in Italy. Hopefully, some were able to meet your deadline. I do have several quilters who still want to send bundles after your deadline, so they ask… will the project continue? I wish I had known about it sooner!
Quilt hugs,
Susan Fiorentino
Rome Italy
September 5, 2009 at 9:15 pm |
Can I have the address?
September 5, 2009 at 9:22 pm |
I have a bundle ready. Please send the address.
Thank you!
September 5, 2009 at 10:35 pm |
Please send me your address so that I can get a box in the mail by Tuesday. Thank you for doing this, it’s an awesome idea!
September 5, 2009 at 10:37 pm |
I’m sitting here up to my knees in craft materials and fabric. Please send me the link and my kids and I will get something together to ship Tuesday!
September 6, 2009 at 1:47 am |
I have some nice heavy muslin that should come in handy
September 6, 2009 at 2:24 am |
Read about IBOL in the Honolulu Advertiser. Such a wonderful idea! Wish I had heard about this earlier. Thank you for all your hard work and for caring from the heart. Please send me your address. Aloha & Mahalo from Hawaii!
September 6, 2009 at 4:31 am |
I have a closet full of scraps – I should be able to find pieces big enough to be useful. And i have more buttons than I know what to do with If you sent the address, I will mail on Tuesday morning (Monday is Labor Day so no labor for the post Office).
September 6, 2009 at 5:16 am |
Our church sewing group read Lee Cataluna’s article in this morning’s Advertiser. We have fabrics , lots of them, that we would love to send to you for the Iraqui women. We also have thread and needles. Where can we send them – I realize that you will be deployed home soon so there is a short window period to do this. Good luck on your ministry. Please send the APO address and we will send the fabrics, etc. as quickly as possible.
Aloha
September 6, 2009 at 9:06 am |
Hello from Rome Italy,
I belong to the International Quilt Festival of Houston and heard about your project. Immediately I posted your site to my 2 quilt guilds in Italy and my quilting friends, both Stateside and in Italy. Hopefully, some were able to meet your deadline. I do have several quilters who still want to send bundles after your deadline, so they ask… will the project continue? I wish I had known about it sooner!
Quilt hugs,
Susan Fiorentino
Rome Italy
September 6, 2009 at 4:07 pm |
The customs form requires a addressee phone number. What should I put down?
Thank you.
September 6, 2009 at 5:59 pm |
I’ll email you mine. If all else fails, just use that. Not that I’d answer it, mind you.
September 6, 2009 at 4:28 pm |
One more question – If the package is non-delivered should it be treated as abandoned or sent to somewhere else?
Thanks again.
September 6, 2009 at 5:58 pm |
I usually tell people to write, “Chaplain” in that box.
September 6, 2009 at 9:26 pm |
Where do I send the fabric stuffs?
September 6, 2009 at 10:01 pm |
Hi – would love to help!
September 6, 2009 at 10:02 pm |
Would love to help! You are doing a great thing. God bless you.
September 7, 2009 at 11:04 am |
Just found out about this today – would love to send something from the UK. Is there still time??
Alicia
September 7, 2009 at 2:39 pm |
I mailed you a bundle box via APO on Friday, September 4. This is such a great idea….does it end soon or can it continue?
Thank you – this is such a great idea !
September 7, 2009 at 4:07 pm |
Since the deadline was extended to the 8th, I would love to send out two boxes. Have thread, buttons and fabrics ready to go as soon as I receive the address. Thanks! Karen
September 7, 2009 at 11:45 pm |
If not too late, I can get something in the mail tomorrow.
September 8, 2009 at 5:39 pm |
I’m sending a box. I have the address…but if the customs forms need a telephone number, I’ll need that too.
Lisa
September 8, 2009 at 10:06 pm |
In the mail. I was the 7th person in the first hour at the Honolulu Airport Post Office. They were impressed with the effort and promise to take good care of the boxes. (Also one man was mailing LIVE chickens to another Island. You should have seen his boxes. Would have held enough for 15 bolts of fabric!! Of course if it had been fabric you would need a fork lift to carry/move around!!) Hope all is well. Aloha – Kay
September 8, 2009 at 10:36 pm |
I am disappointed that I never received the address of where to mail the boxes. I understand how busy Maj. La Flamme is and how inundated he must be from all of the well-wishing people who want to participate. If there is another program being generated out there, I would love to have the contact information, so I can send “Bundles of Love” to Iraq.
Thank you.
September 8, 2009 at 10:36 pm |
Dear Major La Flamme,
I never thought I’d be able to part with so much fabric and yarn, let alone be so joyful about it. Eighty-nine pounds of of supplies (8 boxes) are on their way.
Have a safe journey home, Sir.
September 8, 2009 at 10:55 pm |
My first stop this morning was at the Post Office. $132 and 45 minutes later, ten boxes of fabric and sewing supplies and one of yarn and knitting needles were on their way to Irag and everyone in the post office was smiling. Of course, never being one to do things by halves, I got completely carried away and made drawstring sewing bags and stocked them with basic supplies: needles, thread, seam ripper, tape measure etc. What a pleasure and a privilege to participate in re-building this country. Do you happen to know anyone in Afghanistan who might be interested in hosting a similar endeavor?
Thank you for your inspiration to us all and your service to our country as a peace builder.
Robin
September 9, 2009 at 2:41 am |
I got a box filled and sealed, then started looking for an address. It is now the 8th, and if you send the address to me, I will find a way to open the box and bundle it according to directions.
September 9, 2009 at 1:29 pm |
I just found out about this, but it is 9/9/09. Is it too late if I send a package tomorrow. Thread buttons and scissors. If it is too late, if someone takes over when you leave, let me know. Good project!
Sue
September 13, 2009 at 1:39 am |
Al, Jut wondering how the project is going? I mailed my pkg on Sept 8. It didn’t contain the emerald green fabric I promised because my granddaughter saw if and it would make a great back for her quilt. BUT, I included some more stuff to take it’s place. I hope you can keep us posted on how many packages you get. I expect a avalanche. If we’d had more time, it would have been even more successful.
September 13, 2009 at 5:36 am |
I just found out about this. If it’s not too late, I’d like to participate. Please let me know. Thanks.
September 15, 2009 at 2:43 am |
I would love to send a bundle if it not too late, how do I get the address.
September 29, 2009 at 7:48 pm |
We just heard about the project through one of our employees. My company is a Honolulu manufacturer of resort wear and would love to send something. It seems like we might be a little late…let us know if we can still do something. Aloha!
December 13, 2009 at 5:14 pm |
Can you provide a follow-up on this project?
August 26, 2010 at 7:52 am |
I think non pictorial is essential as that is prohibited in Islam. That is why you have all this wonderful abstract patterns.
September 6, 2010 at 1:06 pm |
What a wonderful project! I want to send a bundle. Please send me your address.
September 6, 2010 at 3:21 pm |
Please send the address,
thanks
September 7, 2010 at 12:18 am |
Hi, I think my request also fell through. I have lots of fabric and supplies to send and desperately need the address. Please.
September 7, 2010 at 2:00 am |
Ok Guys, I’ll answer this. Please note the date on the original post. This has been over for a year. I don’t believe that they continued it for 2010. The originator I believe has left Iraq.
If I’m wrong and the project has continued, you will probably hear back.
September 7, 2010 at 2:05 am |
Lisa, IBOL II is very much alive and kicking. I have some new contacts in my old stomping grounds, and while I am living the good life in Hawaii, they’ll receive and distro the stuff!
September 10, 2010 at 2:09 pm |
Please send me an address to send bundles of love to Iraqui women. There are some of my guild members interested in sending bundles.
Thank you so much.
Mary Bernower
September 11, 2010 at 11:07 pm |
Please send me the address, my clothing fabric piles overflow!
September 12, 2010 at 6:49 pm |
Please send the address. I am in a large Guild and know they will be interested. Cheryl
September 12, 2010 at 10:55 pm |
Please send me the address, so I can donate! Thanks!
September 14, 2010 at 10:46 pm |
Please send me the address. I have fabric to donate.
September 15, 2010 at 4:05 pm |
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September 16, 2010 at 7:48 am |
We’ll start a collection on our fabric forum as well.
September 16, 2010 at 5:56 pm |
I saw the question had been asked but I don’t think I saw an answer–are hand-sewing or machine needles preferable? I can send both if the machine needles will be any use (my 80+ year old treadle takes modern machine needles, but not sure if they have any sewing machines at all).
September 17, 2010 at 4:07 am |
Oh, true — I answered it in an email. Both are fine.
September 17, 2010 at 10:06 pm |
i’d love to send a bundle, looking forward to receiving the address!
September 19, 2010 at 8:50 pm |
Do you have any photos posted of the fabrics put to use?
September 20, 2010 at 2:05 pm |
I have a few photos of the bundles being handed out. I think I still have a few from one of the visit to one of the coops, which shows some of the items made later. None like that, yet, from IBOL II — just boxes having arrived.
September 20, 2010 at 3:21 pm |
It surprises me that you cannot show actual items made with the materials sent with the generosity of quilters in America.
Maybe I have been exposed to too many scam requests. I do not mean to impugne your good intentions; I am just interested.
September 21, 2010 at 1:48 pm |
Myrna, I have some photos I’ll put togehter and post. It’s not much — less than a dozen, I think — but they’re from a visit to one of the local groups last winter.
Generally, though, the idea behind all this has been to empower the local Iraqi police and Soldiers. It dates back to Ramadan, and the season of generosity. US Forces were doing the right thing, by sharing the bundles with their counterparts, and the local police and Iraqi Soldiers were doing the right thing by heading out to deliver the bundles. Often — far more often than not — it was the Iraqs making the contact with the locals, not the Americans.
Odd, I know. But it was Ramadan, and that’s just a bit of how it was designed to work.
September 21, 2010 at 11:52 pm |
Please send me address for the IBOL packages. Thanks a bunch!
September 23, 2010 at 6:17 pm |
Hi – I’m a bit late to the party, but think I can make the 1OCT deadline. Please send me the APO address. Thank you for coordinating this.
September 23, 2010 at 7:35 pm |
I am glad to share, too
Please send the address for the IBOL packages
It warms my heart that you are doing this.
Thank you
September 24, 2010 at 2:35 am |
I’m excited to get my bundle in the mail on time. I just came across your project and am happy to contribute to the effort. Please send the address as soon as possible. I don’t want to be late.
September 24, 2010 at 12:53 pm |
Okay, I have yarn to send, please send me the mailing address
September 24, 2010 at 5:26 pm |
Please send me the address.
Thanks!
September 24, 2010 at 11:47 pm |
Can you send me the address? I’d love to get a box or two out, but I guess it’s now a rush. 🙂
September 28, 2010 at 6:02 pm |
Could I please be sent the address to send the fabric to.
Thank you,
Stephanie
January 2, 2011 at 7:15 pm |
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February 1, 2011 at 12:53 am |
Just found out about this and am cleaning my sewing room. Will send IBOL this week. Thanks for providing a way to share what we have with the women of Iraq. Please send address
February 8, 2011 at 8:48 pm |
I’d love to participate. Please send me the address!
February 18, 2011 at 7:38 pm |
Please send me the info
February 18, 2011 at 11:27 pm |
I would love to help! Please send the information 🙂 Thanks!
February 23, 2011 at 7:53 pm |
I’d love to participate! Please send me the address. Thanks!
February 25, 2011 at 5:47 pm |
I’d love to contribute some dressmaking fabric and notions
Please send me the apo address
Thanks for the great work
February 25, 2011 at 7:06 pm |
Please advise address and deadline to make May shipment, will they be doing another collection for the orphanage soon?
February 25, 2011 at 8:31 pm |
What a great way to share some of the fabrics I have stashed but have not had time to use. I always seem to buy more than I need and this will give me a guiltless way to purge!
February 27, 2011 at 12:12 am |
Please send me a address and deadline to send. I would love to send a package. Is there any preferences of items needed ?.
March 1, 2011 at 2:30 am |
Address please
March 3, 2011 at 12:37 am |
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March 4, 2011 at 12:07 am |
Please send me the address. Thank you. You have a wonderful project.
March 9, 2011 at 7:56 pm |
First I’ve heard of this project, need more help in getting the word out! Love, love, love this idea! Send me the address!
March 11, 2011 at 1:04 am |
I need your name. If my work place diversity council participates and we bundle approx. 25 or boxes can you assist with the shipping of such a large amount.
Thank you for presently a wonderful idea!!!
March 11, 2011 at 8:11 pm |
You asked, “If my work place diversity council participates and we bundle approx. 25 or boxes can you assist with the shipping of such a large amount.” The short answer is I can’t. IBOL is a currency-free operation. There are no funds, there is no money, it doesn’t exist outside of the contributions of the volunteers themselves. It’s part of the very structure of what IBOL is.
April 3, 2011 at 4:25 pm |
Art – please send me the address. I have fabric and so does my Mom. I’m at her place right now, so we’ll go ahead and pack a bundle of her stuff to send you. I have a whole footlocker of wool fabric I’d like to get rid of and I can’t think of a better cause!
April 27, 2011 at 6:16 pm |
I have two sewing groups and am President of a good sized quilt guild…..we all what to be a part of the Bundles of Love.
I have already filled one box to send and will put together a few more from my stash before the week is out.
But I do need to have the address so I can send the boxes and to pass on to my friends and the quilt guild.
Can’t wait to hear from you, Annie
May 16, 2011 at 4:58 pm |
This is a great way to help others. I’m sprinting to my stash to pack up what I won’t use to send to someone who will.
May 17, 2011 at 5:32 pm |
I want to help! Please send me the address!
May 21, 2011 at 8:11 am |
Love to help–please send address!
May 24, 2011 at 3:56 am |
I just read about your project in a quilt magazine and my quilt bee all decided that they would like to participate. Please send me the when and where to send the bundles. I am in the process of cleaning out my sewing room and have LOTS of extra fabric and notions to make bundles.
May 24, 2011 at 6:26 pm |
Please send address for summer 2011. Thanks.
May 28, 2011 at 5:13 am |
May 27,2011
Please send me the address. I already went to the post office and picked up 25 boxes to hand out to my quilt guild to fill in Galveston, TX. Thanks for organizing such a great thing and allowing us all to participate in it.
God Bless
Sue
May 30, 2011 at 4:27 am |
I would love to participate! Please send address! :-):-):-)
July 7, 2011 at 5:18 pm |
What a great idea. Please send me the address. I’d love to help.
Two questions–upholstery fabric? (2-3 yard pieces) Dress-weight knits?
Thanks!
July 9, 2011 at 4:51 pm |
I need the address please.
July 18, 2011 at 7:19 am |
Is there a deadline for 2011 mailing?
Please send me the address when you have time. Thanks so much.
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