Iraqi Bundles of Love

*~*~*~* Deadline for mailing September 8 *~*~*~*

When I read about this opportunity via Happy Zombie, I knew I had to jump in and participate. Time is short but doable. Maybe you would like to join in too! Do you have a stash of fabric and/or yarn you would part with to send love overseas to Iraq? 'Mr. IBOL', (that's what I call him) is a US soldier who is a son and husband of quilters. He came up with a wonderful idea for reaching out with bundles of love. He is leaving Iraq soon but wants to do this one more thing to help leave Iraq better than he found it. It's a beautiful idea. You can read full details on his blog rather than my reinventing the wheel.

Just pack up your bundles per instructions and mail in the $11.95 USPS flat rate box. Easy-peasy. Some additional info from Mr. IBOL that he included in an email:

"Bigger is definitely better -- bigger pieces of fabric, bigger spools of yarn (send the whole bolt; don't sent the whole sheep). Green, by the way, is a favorite color in this culture."

Here is what I am including in mine for an example. I also added some needles and pins.

You didn't know I used to do a little quilting did you? If Carolyn is reading this, do you remember buying some of these with me many years ago? The pretty soft yellows? We both actually finished our projects! Here's mine. All hand sewn. I will always look at this now and remember that bundle of love I shipped off to far, far away.

Happy Zombie made the beautiful IBOL button at the top! Thank you HZ for spreading the word.

Updated: My package is now in the mail.

Chelsea Ann Babycakes is crossing her paws hoping she can be the barracks pinup girl.