School Children Create Fabric Postcards for the Troops


Hundreds of elementary school children and many of their parents pulled together to honor the troops serving us abroad.

As a part of Penny's Postcard Posse, children in four schools expressed their creativity and appreciation to the soldiers who are abroad protecting their freedom.

One school used this as a project for Family Night, giving parents and children an opportunity so talk about the soldiers who are stationed far away from home and will not be home for the holidays.

After putting the finishing touches on her card, a 4 year old asked her mom where her card was going. When the mom told her, the little girl asked if she could send it directly to her brother who is stationed in Iraq. She proudly, yet sadly, tucked the postcard in her pocket so she could mail it to him. Just a little reminder of how individuals are affected by having their loved ones serving us to protect our freedom.

In addition to the kids, quilters from all around the country sent in cards. Several made more than one. Many needlessly apologized, saying that their cards weren't perfect, and said that it was the first quilt-type thing they had ever made.

All of the cards are wonderful, and I know that the soldiers will love and appreciate each and every one of them.

The dozens and dozens of cookies that will accompany these precious cards are getting ready to board a plane, and will be welcomed as the troops are reminded of home and the people here whose freedom they are protecting.

Pictures of the fabric postcards can be found at:

http://fabric-postcards.com/christmaspostcardpics.shtml

With the last minute roundup of hundreds of cards, we've gotten a little behind in posting the pictures, so we'll post them as we get them formatted. Keep watching!

It seems fitting that our day of collection is Pearl Harbor Day, giving us an opportunity to thank soldiers on active duty at the same time honoring soldiers stationed at Pearl Harbor during a time when the world was at war.

Thanks to everybody who participated. Feel free to post comments about the project, and pass the word on to your friends - quilters or not. Penny's Postcard Posse Roundup will round 'em up for Valentines' Day - so get your thinking caps on :-)

Happy Quilting!

Penny Halgren
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