A quilter’s guild in Chicago had a quilting party this weekend from 6-midnight to quilt, quilt, quilt! They made 10 beautiful quilts to send to Ishinomaki. Thank you!
And you all keep stuffing those boxes. Thank you, Made by Bedtime Tales for sharing!
Made by Bedtime Tales also made tags you can download and print just for the “boxes to Japan” project. See here to download. (Enlarge and print.)
Here is another incredible spread going to Japan from Jennifer in New Jersey. Her kids look so happy to help!
Thank you to Misty for creating this button to spread the word on your own blog. Feel free to grab it on the sidebar.
And thank you to many of you that have updated me on your boxes being shipped. Many of you have shared your experience through your blogs, I have loved it! I just heard from Sachiko, the school teacher in Ishinomaki that is our contact there. She wrote:
Thanks for everything you done for us this time….. Arigatou!
When we had earthquake we thought it is one that we will going to have big earthquake! But it was bigger than we thought! And after Tsunami everything is just gone….. house, cars, family, lovers…… but me…. I’m living in country side and my family and my boyfriend are all OK. But my best friends she lost home and other friends home is still standing but 1st floor got hurt by tsunami and they can’t stay there… (She lost her car too. )
I just want to say thank you for all over the world who support us in Miyagi.
Boxes are going to correct those who need its support.
Here are still people who don’t have power and water and phoneline…
Well, Thanks again and have a wonderful day!!!!!!
Sachiko
(She promises to send photos as the boxes start coming in!!!)
As I continue to have more people interested in sending boxes and giving me updates I will update you as necessary. Tomorrow I will be back to my regular blogging in this space.
the sleepy time gal
Those quilts are amazing! And they make me happy, because I really wanted to include 10 blankets in my box/backpacks, but just couldn’t. With everyone doing what comes naturally to them, we can make sure the people of Japan get what they need. I feel united with the other people helping, although I do not actually know them! Great job everyone!
I feel the same way– that all of us from around the world can help with so many of their needs, based on the different things we are all shipping!
Oh my such beautiful spirits!! Incredible!
Truly miraculous, my friend!!!!
So beautiful!
Oh my goodness, those blankets are GORGEOUS!!! And I love that button so much!
-CK
I have posted a link to you on my blog today – LOVE this project!
One note:
We found that things like lotion and toothpaste were not allowed by our post office as they were considered ‘liquid.’ Would hate to see boxes rejected by customs for this reason…
Best,
Joy
Thank you. I just removed lotion off of the list of things to ship.
FYI – When I asked my post office specifically about lotion and toothpaste this evening, they said it should be fine as long as it’s declared. They told me that packages are inspected very carefully and such items should be cleared without a problem as long as they are in the original packaging.
Hi dear can I check if the kids there need a small pillow to hug to sleep or they prefer a stuffed handmade animal? May I know their ages and how many are there? I would like to see the small smiles on their face even if it’s not really a necessity.. Thanks
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