23rd February 2010
There's a movement under way to give away 1,000,000 blankets to the needy this year. Impressed by President Obama's message of our patchwork heritage, Blanket America is below way. The acquisition of every souvenir quilt will ensure the donation of a heat...
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23rd February 2010
Decorating one's home, especially if you've simply moved in to a new house, ought to be fun and exciting. Be sure to decide on colours, designs, and types of furniture, beddings, and other household items to compliment the atmosphere of your home. Of co...
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23rd February 2010
The These days Show, with host Lester Holt, featured an look with Mesh Gelman, founding father of Blanket America, in order to help their charitable cause. Showcased on the show was the Patchwork Heritage quilt, designed by Gelman and his team of designer...
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23rd February 2010
Since the disaster, International Action staffs in Washington D.C. and Haiti have been developing a set up for delivering drinking water to as several individuals in poor Haiti as possible.
Since the Earthquake 10 days ago, an Yankee non-governmental c...
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22nd February 2010
The Blanket America charitable organization recently pre-launched its Patchwork Heritage charity collection on a national level. The national retail chain JC Penney has made the gathering on the market on its web site for pre-sales and will begin carrying...
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22nd February 2010
A brand new program provides blankets to the needy with each purchase of patchwork quilts. This inspiring movement commemorates President Obama's message of unity and responsibility for our fellow Americans as outlined in the Inaugural Address.
The ide...
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22nd February 2010
Quilting has long been a part of the American culture as a manner of expressing one's emotions, feelings, and even sending hidden messages through signs and patterns. It's a fun, artistic, and rewarding activity that anybody, no matter what age and what ...
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22nd February 2010
Starting in mid-January, the much anticipated Blanket America Patchwork Heritage Assortment will become available to the public. The project is that the brainchild of a Manhattan bed, bath and window covering style business owner named Mesh Gelman. During...
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27th January 2010
On January 20th, 2009, almost exactly one year ago, Barak Obama took the stage to give his first speech as President of the United States. The country was in turmoil after the crash of the housing market and the credit crunch fully hit home. It was painfu...
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27th January 2010
If you are a first timer quilt maker, you are about to embark on a project that will consume considerable amounts of time and creative resources. Before you begin, check out your options for quit design. Is this quilt going to be a gift? The most valued g...
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27th January 2010
Since the recession began in 2008, much about our nation has changed. It's not an underestimate to say that the recession has hit everyone like a sledge hammer. Just like at home, money problems can destroy unity. It is estimated that thirty five million ...
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27th January 2010
One year ago, President Barak Obama gave his inaugural address to record crowds. His campaign was run on the promise of hope and change. With the anniversary of his speech upon us, it's time to reflect on the past years events in order to take stock of wh...
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26th January 2010
Since our nation's infancy, commemorative quilts have been a part of our national conversation. From American flag quilts to double wedding ring patterns, quilts have been used as a platform to make a statement. Quilting declined after the 1960's, as wome...
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26th January 2010
Showing patriotic pride has been a part of American tradition since our country was founded. American pride has been expressed through music, quilting, style of dress and even through food. Our national monuments, like Lady Liberty, the Washington Monumen...
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26th January 2010
American quilting tradition has always included a reflection of current events, whether it is in the maker's personal life or the nation as a whole. Quilting has been a past time and necessity of women for hundred of years. As immigrants made their way fr...
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