Out of curiosity, I decided to weigh my 10.5" quilt block along with an envelope with my handy dandy postal scale to see what shipping would cost. My block + envelope = .6 oz. According to the US Postal Service, a letter under 1 ounce costs only 44 cents to mail. That means you can send your block for a mere stamp. What a deal! So please don't let shipping costs deter you from making a block. Fold it up nice and flat and stick it in a standard envelope, stamp it, and send it out the door. A "large" envelope costs 88 cents to mail (up to 1 ounce). Two ounces cost $1.05. Still a steal.
Here's where to send your block(s):
Attn: Log Cabins for Japan
5 West Diamond Lake Road
Minneapolis, MN 55419
I think it's fair to say that those of us who sew have a special bond with Japan. This past Saturday I went shopping at one of my local fabric stores, Crafty Planet, and picked up a couple of Japanese fabrics to add to my vast stash (I can't help it!) - some sweet indigo turtles and Melody Miller's Ruby Star Rising vintage radio print by Kokka. Then I headed over to Joann to take advantage of a 25% off coupon. I picked up Clover marking pencils (made in Japan) and a new Olfa cutting mat (made in Japan). See what I mean?
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As I was driving home, I heard a story on All Things Considered on NPR about a Japanese elementary school located on the coast that was hit by the Tsunami. Tears poured down my cheeks as I drove down the highway and I couldn't help but count my blessings. Listen to the story here, then make a block.
Thanks,
Annik
P.S. If you're local, please let me know if you have any extra batting or backing fabric you'd like to donate to the cause.
Annik I have two blocks for you. You want my help putting them together later in April? (This is Clemma)
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Stefanie
Hey dude! Don't be lonely!!! :) Love that Melody Miller fabric, that one is one of my faves!!!
ReplyDeleteJust sent out 10 blocks. Happy to have a way to help--thank you!
ReplyDeleteAnnik - Contact me at the Textile Center. Our garage sale is in just a couple of weeks and I can probably help out with some backing fabric. Becka brahn [at] textilecentermn.org
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