In answer to all of your questions and comments, I have received the following from Kim Williams, after I asked for verification of the facts. It seems the embroidery world has once again responded generously to a cry for help, and we seem to have buried Newtown in a blizzard!!!!!!
In view of the information received, I would suggest you don't mail anymore snowflakes and use them to make a doily, applique onto shirts, napkins, tablecloths, etc. The nice thing about lace snowflakes is that you can use them in so many different ways, fortunately. You can even save them for Christmas Tree decorations.
I think I will make a table runner out of mine. I have enough. Then I will give it to one of my DIL's. It will make a nice gift, and most people won't even realize they are snowflakes as the lace is so pretty and all the same color.
I am extremely proud of the embroiderers in this Country and those beyond our shores. If there is ever a need, we respond! And Geesh!!!! Did we EVER respond! LOL
Following is the letter with the information I received from Kim:
"The link I included http://ctpta.org/About-CT-PTA/SANDY-HOOK-FUND.html
is from the CT PTA - the group that had originally asked for snowflakes. On that page they state that they have closed for snowflake donations for Newtown.
Here is another link to the local Newtown Bee newspaper also asking people to stop sending snowflakes http://newtownbee.com/2012-12-27__14-56-05
I think is was a great idea but they had no idea how popular the idea would be. Over a tractor trailer full is way too many for anyone to have to sort through."
Thank you Ladies and Gentlemen for your hard efforts in order to support this call for help from a town that was subjected to one of the worst tragedies you can imagine. We have answered the call and can be proud of our work!
Dianne, now in Boca Raton, FL
Event Coordinator, American Embroidery Conference
http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/AmericanEmbroideryConference
AEC Conference - April 24th - April 28th - 2013
Embassy Suites Hotel, West Palm Beach, Florida
http://www.American-Embroidery-Conference.com
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