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February 23rd, 2010 | 
Author: Blanket America Launches with Celebrity PSA at Sundance 2010
Park City, UT – On January 20, 2009 the President, in his inaugural speech, called us to unite & act. His powerful words of “our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness” was a bipartisan call to action! To commemorate the one year anniversary of this message of hope, Blanket America will launch their Buy 1, Give 1 campaign with a celebrity PSA filmed at the Talent Resources Sky Suite at the Sky Lodge hotel in Park City, UT from Friday, January 22 through Sunday, January 24 during Sundance 2010.
WHAT: With over 40 million Americans living in below the poverty level, and with heating costs and joblessness on the rise, it is clear that individuals must work together to fulfill Obama’s pledge to transform America. Ask your friends to join Blanket America and show the nation it’s time for a change. Spread the message, buy a blanket, or just donate some blankets by visiting us on Facebook http://apps.facebook.com/blanketamerica/ and following us on Twitter http://twitter.com/blanketamerica
Blanket America is about more than blankets. It is about changing the way charity and business works. Most of all, it is about encouraging citizens to become more than consumers. We dream of a society in which people with the resources to feed themselves, clothe themselves, and shelter themselves from the cold take some responsibility, every time they make a purchase, for those who are in need.
Retailers who have joined Blanket America in their goal to supply 1,000,000 Americans in need with blankets for 2010 include JC Penney, QVC and Amazon.com
WHO: Celebrities expected to attend include Wilmer Vilderamma, Malin Ackerman, Adrian Brody, James Gandolfini, James Franco, Adrian Grenier, Khloe Kardashian, DJ Aoki, Danny Masterson, America Ferrara, Adrienne Bailon, Ian Ziering, Stephanie Pratt from The Hills and more. DJs set to perform include Mel DeBarge, Sam French, DJ Equal, Josh Madden, DJ Spider DJ Mia Moretti and Electric Violinist Caitlin Moe.
WHERE: Talent Resources Sky Suite
The Sky Lodge
201 Heber Avenue
Park City, UT 84060
WHEN: Friday, January 22: 1pm – 5pm
Saturday, January 23: 11am – 5pm
Sunday, January 24: 11am – 5pm
About Blanket America (www.BlanketAmerica.com)
Blanket America was established on the idea that our strength is in our unity. Only through coming together can individuals make real progress and lasting change. During his inaugural speech, President Obama called on Americans of every color and creed, language and culture, to join hands against the challenges that face our country and our world. Blanket America is our response to this call to action. For every quilt sold, Blanket America will donate a blanket to an American in need with a goal of reaching 1 million blankets in 2010. With over 40 million Americans living in poverty, and with heating costs and joblessness on the rise, it is clear that individuals must work together to accomplish the promise of America.
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://blankets-comforters-quilts-pillows.blogspot.com/2010/01/blanket-america-project-launches-with.html" >Blanket America Project Launches with Great Success</a>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The Blanket America Project launched at the end of December 2009 with great success. Thanks to the Today Show highlighting the Patchwork Heritage Collection, the word about the project has spread from coast to coast and border to border. Mesh Gelman, the Blanket America founder, pledged 5000 </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/"><b>blankets</b></a><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;"> during his visit to the Today Show on December 28<sup>th</sup> and 29<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Joining Blanket America, Amazon.com is offering the Patchwork Heritage Collection as a pre-order item on their website. JC Penney stores are also due to begin carrying the collection nationwide on January 23<sup>rd</sup>. The collection is available for pre-order on their website right now. QVC has also signed on to support the Blanket America project, and is currently offering the Patchwork Heritage Collection for pre-order. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">Patchwork Heritage</a><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;"> Collection is Blanket America’s buy one, give one public offering. With the purchase of each Patchwork Heritage quilt, a new fleece blanket is donated to charity. Blanket <st1:country-region w:st="on">America</st1:country-region> is working with Gifts in Kind International, one of the leading charitable organizations in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">United States</st1:place></st1:country-region>. Gifts in Kind International is acting as an intermediary agent to bring the donated fleece <b>blankets</b> to American families and individuals in need.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Blanket <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> has opened up a Facebook page, and has current news about the project posted online. They have widgets available to those who are interested in supporting the cause. To join the cause, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">http://www.blanketamerica.com</a> and follow the link on their homepage to their Facebook page. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The Patchwork Heritage Collection includes a decorative commemorative quilt that is also functional, throws, shams and decorative pillows. The quilts and throws feature the January 20<sup>th</sup>, 2009 Presidential inaugural address with lady liberty standing proudly in the background. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The words of Barak Obama are highlighted quite nicely on the reverse of the quilt and the face of the quilt is comprised of 13 different fabrics representing our 13 original colonies. President Obama’s speech is the foundation of this project and these words, in particular, gave this project life: “Our patchwork heritage is strength, not a weakness.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">To support the Blanket America project and get something in return, pre-order your Patchwork Heritage Collection piece today. The collection makes a lovely, patriotic statement in any home and shows pride on ones country. To order your quilt today, please visit any of the venues mentioned above, or visit the Blanket America website at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">http://www.blanketamerica.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Blanket America Set to Help a Million in Need
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
Obama’s campaign was built on hope and the promise of change. What he told us next was that the change would have to begin at home. “What is required of us now is a new era of responsibility—a recognition, on the part of every American.” For the first time in a long time, the American public accepted the truth. That responsibility is not a dirty word, but a truism. It truly hit home that night how much trouble our nations was in. Obama asked us for unity and explained to us that the racial, ethnic and religious segregation we subject ourselves too has got to stop. “Our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness.”
That night, millions of people across the globe watched as Obama spelled out the true situation at hand. He was calling our nation to action, calling us to unite as one. Mesh Gelman, a Manhattan
In the coming months, the Patchwork Heritage quilt was born and the Blanket America charitable organization created. Gelman based his charity on the assumption that more would be donated if the consumer got something in return. Therefore, Blanket America would offer the Patchwork Heritage quilt for sale and with every sale made the proceeds would go to buy a warm blanket for someone in need. Soon, the idea caught on and big name organizations gathered in support of the cause. This January, almost one year to the day after President Barak Obama’s speech was made, the collection will be released to the public. All in all, it a perfect way to raise to the challenge that Obama set before us. http://www.blanketamerica.com
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://blankets-comforters-quilts-pillows.blogspot.com/2010/01/needy-people-nation-wide-will-receive.html" >Needy People Nation Wide Will Receive Warm <b>Blankets</b> From Blanket America’s Philanthropic Efforts.</a>
<div class="MsoNormal">Blanket America is a new charity with a noble goal in mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the help of Gifts in Kind International, one of the best charities in the country, the company aims to provide assistance to needy American families from all over the country through its Buy 1, Give 1 model.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using this model, Blanket America is gradually bridging the gap between business and charity as a way of showing to the world that it is possible to match what is being consumed to what is being donated to the needy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">The Buy 1, Give 1 model revolves around the Patchwork Heritage Quilt, which is Blanket America’s pride and joy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Made with high quality fabrics and done with outstanding craftsmanship, the Patchwork Heritage Quilt is the message that Blanket America wants to send to the American community, a message that speaks of unity, pride as a people, and strength when facing tough economical and political crises.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By buying a Patchwork Heritage Quilt, a customer is at the same time donating a blanket to a needy American family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blanket America wishes to reach a million needy families and is hoping to increase that number throughout the year 2010.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">The Patchwork Heritage Quilt is a product born out of inspiration from the inaugural speech of President Barack Obama.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lauding the American people as having a “patchwork heritage”, he encouraged America to stand together, unite with one another despite having different races and different cultures, and to be strong in the face of hardship and challenge economically and politically.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blanket America aims to respond to this call of action through its Patchwork Heritage Quilt, which has his inaugural speech at the back printed on a beautiful Lady Liberty background.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the front is a beautiful patchwork of 13 different fabrics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When put together, it forms the 13 original American colonies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It makes a great tapestry for the home as well as a soft and comfy piece of bedding for the bedroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">Blanket America has gained much support from Gifts in Kind, International which is in charge of distributing the <b>blankets</b> to the needy families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amazon.com, QVC, and JCPenney are just some of the companies that have also made their support known to Blanket America.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Customers who wish to purchase the Patchwork Heritage Quilt can preorder through Amazon, QVC, or through Blanket America’s website since the quilts will be available for shipping come mid-January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">Check out the official website at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">http://www.blanketamerica.com</a> for more information.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Patchwork heritage – Blanket America Project Launches with Great Success
Blanket America Project Launches with Great Success
The Blanket America Project launched at the end of December 2009 with great success. Thanks to the Today Show highlighting the Patchwork Heritage Collection, the word about the project has spread from coast to coast and border to border. Mesh Gelman, the Blanket America founder, pledged 5000 blankets during his visit to the Today Show on December 28th and 29th.
Joining Blanket America, Amazon.com is offering the Patchwork Heritage Collection as a pre-order item on their website. JC Penney stores are also due to begin carrying the collection nationwide on January 23rd. The collection is available for pre-order on their website right now. QVC has also signed on to support the Blanket America project, and is currently offering the Patchwork Heritage Collection for pre-order.
The Patchwork Heritage Collection is Blanket America’s buy one, give one public offering. With the purchase of each Patchwork Heritage quilt, a new fleece blanket is donated to charity. Blanket America is working with Gifts in Kind International, one of the leading charitable organizations in the United States
Blanket America
The Patchwork Heritage Collection includes a decorative commemorative quilt that is also functional, throws, shams and decorative pillows. The quilts and throws feature the January 20th, 2009 Presidential inaugural address with lady liberty standing proudly in the background.
The words of Barak Obama are highlighted quite nicely on the reverse of the quilt and the face of the quilt is comprised of 13 different fabrics representing our 13 original colonies. President Obama’s speech is the foundation of this project and these words, in particular, gave this project life: “Our patchwork heritage is strength, not a weakness.”
To support the Blanket America project and get something in return, pre-order your Patchwork Heritage Collection piece today. The collection makes a lovely, patriotic statement in any home and shows pride on ones country. To order your quilt today, please visit any of the venues mentioned above, or visit the Blanket America website at http://www.blanketamerica.com.
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://blankets-comforters-quilts-pillows.blogspot.com/2010/01/patchwork-heritage-quilts-enrich.html" >Patchwork Heritage Quilts Enrich America’s Quilting Tradition</a><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">Since the days of mass immigration from <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>, the American quilting tradition has been a constantly evolving amalgam of color and texture, pattern and symbolism. Because immigrants from all over the world brought their quilts with them from their foreign lands, women of old began borrowing each others traditions. Eventually, these combinations of styles became known and the American Melting Pot quilts. In time, these quilts would become known as patchwork quilts. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">Almost all women quilted, from farm wives to society matrons, young girls to young mothers. The only difference in their patchwork quilts was the quality, texture and colors of the fabrics used. Fabric society women used in patchwork quilts, such as linen and silk, where much more expensive and difficult to come by than cotton harvested from old shirts and sheets. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">Young women aspired to have as many as 13 quilts in her possession as part of her dowry chest. When she became engaged a commemorative double wedding ring pattern quilt was usually added. As the years passed, important milestones such as marriages, births, current events and political affiliations were commemorated through quilts. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">American history can be tracked through the American quilt. For example, it is easy to distinguish the difference between a Civil War Era quilt and a Spanish American War era quilt. As Americans moved westward, each state eventually had its own quilt. Economic times are reflected in the colors, fabric quality and fabric availability and pattern. During the Roaring 20’s crazy quilts made of satin or silk were popular. During the Great Depression sack cloth from old flour sacks was all that was available to women.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">Today, the Patchwork Heritage quilt by Blanket America is commemorating and reflecting our nation’s current situation. Comprised of 13 different fabrics in red, white and blue that reflect current popular decorating hues, the Patchwork Heritage quilt represents the 13 original colonies. The reverse of the quilt features President Barak Obama’s inaugural address in entirety. The words “We know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness” are prominently displayed. To learn about the Patchwork Heritage quilt and how it helps <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region>’s poor though the a buy one, give one charitable project, please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">Obama</a>.<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">The Patchwork Heritage quilt by Blanket America enriches an old American tradition: commemorative quilting. From state quilts created by pioneers to the union quilts with red white and blue motifs, quilting has long since become a part of the fabric of our nation. Thanks to the Patchwork Heritage quilt, that fabric just got a little more interesting. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">http://www.blanketamerica.com</a></div>
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Patchwork heritage – Blanket America Spreads The Word On 3 Popular Social Media Websites
Blanket America Spreads The Word On 3 Popular Social Media Websites
Blanket America is available in the three most popular social media websites in the world, namely Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. This is a clear sign that the organization is sincere in its mission-vision and would like to reach out to the American people, as well as the rest of the world, in order to encourage them to join hands in helping fellow brothers and sisters who are suffering from poverty and the financial crisis. Visitors will find a Blanket America Facebook application with an interactive map of the country is displayed showing each state’s progress and links that will direct interested customers to the preorder page or the donate-a-blanket-directly page.
Blanket America is a newly formed charitable organization with an initial goal of helping one million American families in need of assistance since the start of the holiday season. It joined hands with Gifts in Kind, International and are now gaining much more support from big names like Fast Company, JCPenney, Amazon.com, and QVC. In fact, Blanket America got its first debut on broadcast television on the QVC show last December 28 and 29 wherein they were able to tell their story, share the cause, and encourage the American viewers to help by participating in the Buy 1, Give 1 model. The airtime given to the company is said to increase sales significantly, which could lead to more airtime in the future.
Blanket America’s main product is the Patchwork Heritage Quilt with clear pictures of the quilt displayed in the official website. It is a beautiful patchwork quilt with two eye-catching designs on both sides. On the front is a series of fabrics that, when patched together, form the 13 American colonies while on the back is the inaugural speech of President Barack Obama printed on a lovely Lady Liberty background, from which the Patchwork Heritage Quilt was born out of. It was from the president’s message to the people and his praise for America’s “patchwork heritage” that Blanket America came to be, which is why the speech is the quilt’s main highlight.
Blanket America partnered itself with one of the best charitable organizations in the country known as Gifts in Kind, International and as of today, the Patchwork Heritage Quilt is set to be available for consumers come mid-January and can be preordered from Amazon.com, QVC.com, and Blanket America’s main website. Just visit http://www.blanketamerica.com for more information on the quilt and on Blanket America.
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://blankets-comforters-quilts-pillows.blogspot.com/2010/01/blanket-america-patchwork-heritage_09.html" >Blanket America Patchwork Heritage Quilt Delivers a Message to the People</a><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">Blanket America is one of the very few charitable organizations that adopted a Buy 1, Give 1 model. This model aims to bridge the gap between business and charity by encouraging American consumers to buy a Patchwork Heritage Quilt, the company’s main product, in order to help poor American families in need. This project is supported by well-known organizations and companies, one of which is Gifts in Kind, International. Blanket America is off to a great start thanks to these companies, and with one million as their initial goal, they are set into increasing that number all throughout 2010 as their response to President Barack Obama’s call for unity and strength in the American people.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">With over 40 million people suffering from poverty and struggling with the financial crisis, Blanket America is determined to help elevate such poverty by donating one fleece blanket to a needy American for every Patchwork Heritage Quilt bought by a consumer. It aims to turn their mission into a reality, which is represented by a simple question, “What if the greatest economy in human history is able to match what it consumed with what it donated?” Through this, Blanket America is actively encouraging the people to share their support either by buying a Patchwork Heritage Quilt or by donating a blanket directly to those in need of assistance.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">Blanket America has gained a lot of publicity since it’s launching of the Buy 1, Give 1 model with companies like Amazon.com, QVC, and JCPenney showing their utmost support through their respective websites. As of today, customers who are interested in buying the Patchwork Heritage Quilt can purchase them from Amazon.com or QVC.com, each with their own promos and discounts for the item. Prices can range from $50 to $99.99 depending on the size and the function of the product. These are all on a preorder basis as the Patchwork Heritage Quilt will be available come mid-January 2010. </div>
<div class="MsoNormal">Quilting has long been in the American culture as a medium when there was a need to send a message in secret. This is why Blanket America has chosen the Patchwork Heritage Quilt as its message to the people regarding the importance of unity and strength as a people. The Patchwork Heritage Quilt is a beautifully designed quilt made with high quality materials that make it soft to the touch and a wonderful addition to the bedroom. The front of the quilt shows 12 different fabrics that, when put together, displays the 13 American colonies. The back is the highlight of the product, which has the inaugural speech of President Barack Obama printed on a background of Lady Liberty. </div>
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Blankets – Poverty in America
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 Americans are living in poverty. When President Barak Obama gave his presidential inaugural address, he said “what is required of us now is a new era of responsibility—a recognition, on the part of every American.”
Those words brought on an onslaught of volunteerism. But many in America
There are many opportunities to help charities. Throughout the nation, homeless shelters are full and food banks are running low. Donations of food and money are always welcomed at these establishments. Items such as shampoo, diapers, wipes and feminine hygiene products are also desperately needed at food banks and shelters, though rarely received.
Food kitchens are another type of deserving charity that is in constant need of help. Soup kitchens rarely have enough volunteers to cook and clean. Food donations are also desperately needed. By helping charities such as these, you also help yourself. If you are one of the millions that were laid off as a result of the recession, you need a way to stand out among the competition in order to secure new employment. Volunteering is a great way to network, and an excellent way to promote yourself on your resume.
There is also a new charity called Blanket America that was formed in late 2009 as a response to President Barak Obama’s call to action. The Blanket America charitable organization created the Patchwork Heritage Collection, which is a buy one, give one charity. Not only do consumers help themselves by purchasing a commemorative statement quilt, but they help others through their purchase. Every quilt sold results in the donation of a warm blanket to someone in need. Gifts in Kind International, one of the nations biggest and best run charitable organizations, is acting as an intermediary to distribute the donated blankets. To learn more about how you can help Blanket America reach its goal of one million blankets donated, visit http://www.blanketamerica.com
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Warm – Blanket America Project Launches with Great Success
Blanket America Project Launches with Great Success
The Blanket America Project launched at the end of December 2009 with great success. Thanks to the Today Show highlighting the Patchwork Heritage Collection, the word about the project has spread from coast to coast and border to border. Mesh Gelman, the Blanket America founder, pledged 5000 blankets during his visit to the Today Show on December 28th and 29th.
Joining Blanket America, Amazon.com is offering the Patchwork Heritage Collection as a pre-order item on their website. JC Penney stores are also due to begin carrying the collection nationwide on January 23rd. The collection is available for pre-order on their website right now. QVC has also signed on to support the Blanket America project, and is currently offering the Patchwork Heritage Collection for pre-order.
The Patchwork Heritage Collection is Blanket America’s buy one, give one public offering. With the purchase of each Patchwork Heritage quilt, a new fleece blanket is donated to charity. Blanket America is working with Gifts in Kind International, one of the leading charitable organizations in the United States
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The Patchwork Heritage Collection includes a decorative commemorative quilt that is also functional, throws, shams and decorative pillows. The quilts and throws feature the January 20th, 2009 Presidential inaugural address with lady liberty standing proudly in the background.
The words of Barak Obama are highlighted quite nicely on the reverse of the quilt and the face of the quilt is comprised of 13 different fabrics representing our 13 original colonies. President Obama’s speech is the foundation of this project and these words, in particular, gave this project life: “Our patchwork heritage is strength, not a weakness.”
To support the Blanket America project and get something in return, pre-order your Patchwork Heritage Collection piece today. The collection makes a lovely, patriotic statement in any home and shows pride on ones country. To order your quilt today, please visit any of the venues mentioned above, or visit the Blanket America website at http://www.blanketamerica.com.
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">The presidential inaugural address was a call to action for the American people. Obama made it clear that in our current situation it would take the help of each individual American to make a change within our nation. Obama said, “what is required of us now is a new era of responsibility—a recognition, on the part of every American” and “starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place>.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">With that call to action came a wave of response. American volunteerism surged and is still running strong. Immediately after that speech was made, food banks that were critically low began to slowly fill back up. Homeless shelters received much needed donations and charitable organizations that were nearly defunct due to high demand were given hope for tomorrow.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">But, nearly a year later, some of those donations and food drives have slowed. Due to the economic recession and the war, our nation is facing times some are comparing to the Great Depression. That is why the Blanket America charitable organization was formed. The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">Patchwork Heritage</a> quilt was created with the idea of uniting <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> under one blanket. Blanket <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> has come up with the perfect response to the presidential call to action. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">When Obama said, “we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness,” Mesh Gelman and his design crew created the Patchwork Heritage quilt to benefit charity. For every quilt sold, a new fleece blanket is donated to charity. Gifts in Kind International, one of the largest charitable organizations in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region>, is acting as an intermediary to distribute the donated <b>blankets</b> to Americans in need. Their goal is to help one million Americans in need throughout the next year. To learn about how you can help, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">http://www.blanketamerica.com</a><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Today Show Helps a Blanket America for a Good Cause
The Today Show, with host Lester Holt, featured an appearance with Mesh Gelman, founder 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 designers. Gelman, with the help of the Today Show, used this platform to address the growing poverty problem in the United States
Since the recession began in 2008, it is estimated that over thirty five million Americans are living below the poverty line. Many of our nation’s citizens are in desperate need of charitable contributions. On January 20th, 2009 Barak Obama told the nation that “our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness.” Those words inspired Mesh Gelman and his team to create the Patchwork Heritage quilt, and in turn, the Blanket America charitable organization.
The Blanket America model of giving is this: Buy One, Give One. That is to say, for every Patchwork Heritage quilt sold, a new, warm, fleece blanket is donated to charity. Gifts in Kind International has joined hands with Blanket America in order to act as an intermediary to distribute the donated blankets throughout America
The Patchwork Heritage quilt is created by using thirteen different fabrics in order to represent our thirteen original colonies. The colors used are a blend of modern and aesthetically pleasing hues of red, white and blue that matches nearly every décor. The reverse uses a base fabric of creamy beige whose background features lady liberty standing proudly erect. President Barak Obama’s inaugural address is boldly displayed in entirety and the words “patchwork heritage” are prominently highlighted.
The entire collection includes the Patchwork Heritage quilts in king, queen and throw sizes. Designed to match the quilts are decorative pillow shams and throw pillows. The collection can be used functionally or as a commemorative display. Any home would be proud to display such a patriotic collection.
Thanks to Mesh Gelman’s innovative approach to charitable giving and the support of the Today Show, Gifts in Kind International, QVC, Amazon.com and JC Penney stores, Blanket America’s projected goal of one million blankets donated may be reached, or even surpassed. To show support for the project, visit http://www.blanketamerica.com/.
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://blankets-comforters-quilts-pillows.blogspot.com/2010/01/patchwork-heritage-collection-pre.html" >Patchwork Heritage Collection Pre-Orders on First Come First Serve Basis</a>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">Patchwork Heritage</a><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;"> Collection by Blanket America has been pre-released with resounding success. The collection is due to be released in JC Penney stores and will become available for shipping on January 23, 2009. The much anticipated collection has been featured on The Today Show with Lester Holt and on Fast Company’s website. The Patchwork Heritage Collection is available for pre-sale through the QVC network, on Amazon.com and through JC Penney’s stores, catalogue and website. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The Patchwork Heritage Collection, created by Blanket America to provide one million <b>blankets</b> to the needy, is gaining support in droves. In fact, the charitable organization’s innovative buy one, give one approach has been so successful that pre-ordered items will now be shipped on a first come, first serve basis. Let’s hope supplies last! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The Patchwork Heritage Collection is a welcome addition to any patriotic home, no matter the political affiliation. The message of the quilt is one of unity, patriotic pride and national strength. 13 fabrics representing the 13 colonies are sewn together with the bonds of humanity in order to create a more perfect union. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Attractive hues of red, white and blue are offset by the neutral beige of the backing. The reverse of the quilt features our lady liberty of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Elis</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Island</st1:placetype></st1:place> with the now famous presidential inaugural speech printed in the forefront. A more symbolic and patriotic message could not be made. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The Patchwork Heritage Collection is comprised of quilts in throw size, queen and kind sizes. Designed to compliment the quilts are the decorative pillow shams and throw pillows. The shams feature the same patchwork pattern as the quilt. The decorative throw pillows are a creamy beige color and feature two American flags with the American Bald Eagle in flight. Highlighted in a scroll are the famous words, “We know that our Patchwork Heritage is a strength, not a weakness.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The collection is so well designed and the project so well implemented that big name supporters are joining hands with the cause in order to help. QVC, the most recent supporter to join the cause, debuted the collection with amazing results. News shows, such as the Today Show, have featured the collection to help get the word out. Online publications like Fast Company have written articles and blogs and forums are ablaze with talk about the new buy one, give one charity. Not only massed media has joined in to help the cause. JC Penney stores have agreed to carry the collection in its stores nationwide and Amazon.com is selling the collection online. To show your support for the cause, join their Facebook page, or visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">http://www.blanketamerica.com/</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Patchwork Heritage Quilts Enrich America’s Quilting Tradition
Since the days of mass immigration from Europe , the American quilting tradition has been a constantly evolving amalgam of color and texture, pattern and symbolism. Because immigrants from all over the world brought their quilts with them from their foreign lands, women of old began borrowing each others traditions. Eventually, these combinations of styles became known and the American Melting Pot quilts. In time, these quilts would become known as patchwork quilts.
Almost all women quilted, from farm wives to society matrons, young girls to young mothers. The only difference in their patchwork quilts was the quality, texture and colors of the fabrics used. Fabric society women used in patchwork quilts, such as linen and silk, where much more expensive and difficult to come by than cotton harvested from old shirts and sheets.
Young women aspired to have as many as 13 quilts in her possession as part of her dowry chest. When she became engaged a commemorative double wedding ring pattern quilt was usually added. As the years passed, important milestones such as marriages, births, current events and political affiliations were commemorated through quilts.
American history can be tracked through the American quilt. For example, it is easy to distinguish the difference between a Civil War Era quilt and a Spanish American War era quilt. As Americans moved westward, each state eventually had its own quilt. Economic times are reflected in the colors, fabric quality and fabric availability and pattern. During the Roaring 20’s crazy quilts made of satin or silk were popular. During the Great Depression sack cloth from old flour sacks was all that was available to women.
Today, the Patchwork Heritage quilt by Blanket America is commemorating and reflecting our nation’s current situation. Comprised of 13 different fabrics in red, white and blue that reflect current popular decorating hues, the Patchwork Heritage quilt represents the 13 original colonies. The reverse of the quilt features President Barak Obama’s inaugural address in entirety. The words “We know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness” are prominently displayed. To learn about the Patchwork Heritage quilt and how it helps America
The Patchwork Heritage quilt by Blanket America enriches an old American tradition: commemorative quilting. From state quilts created by pioneers to the union quilts with red white and blue motifs, quilting has long since become a part of the fabric of our nation. Thanks to the Patchwork Heritage quilt, that fabric just got a little more interesting. http://www.blanketamerica.com
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<div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The Blanket America charitable organization recently pre-launched its </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">Patchwork Heritage</a><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;"> collection on a national level. The national retail chain JC Penney has made the collection available on its website for pre-sales and will begin carrying the collection in its stores nationwide on January 23. Amazon.com has given Blanket America a big boost by making the offering the Patchwork Heritage collection for pre-sale on its website. The shopping network QVC recently debuted the Patchwork Heritage Collection with enormous success. All signs are pointing to a success launch of the collection.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The Patchwork Heritage Collection was inspired by President Barak Obama’s inaugural address when he said “We know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness.” Too often Americans find something to disagree about. Political gaps are widening in our nation and unity is at a critically low point. Obama called our nation to action by pointing out that though we may not agree, we all have something we can contribute in order to help our fellow man during these tough economic times.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Since the recession began in 2008, millions of Americans have involuntarily been plunged into poverty. It is estimated that over 35 million Americans were living below the poverty line in 2009. The economy is recovering, though it will take time. Job creation is slow and the market is seemingly growing at a snail pace. With the unemployment rate at 10%, it is obvious that there has never been a better time to help fellow Americans.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The Patchwork Heritage Collection is a buy one, give one charity. That is, for every Patchwork Heritage quilt sold, a new fleece blanket is donated to charity. Gifts in Kind International has joined the cause and will act as an intermediary to distribute the donated <b>blankets</b> throughout <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">America</st1:country-region></st1:place>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Lester Holt of the Today Show had Mesh Gelman, the creator of Blanket America, on the show in order to highlight the growing poverty epidemic in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> and to show support for the cause. During the show, Gelman pledged 5000 <b>blankets</b> to charity. Since that time, the project has taken off. Blanket <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> now has support on Facebook and through Twitter. It seems that support for the cause is coming in from all venues. It looks like Blanket America will be a huge success. </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">http://www.blanketamerica.com</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Patchwork Heritage Collection a Success
The Patchwork Heritage Collection is showing strong indications of a bright future. Due to their innovative approach and excellent product, Blanket America’s new buy one, give one charitable sales are strong. Climbing aboard to help are big name companies, which are helping to ensure sustained sales in order to reach the projected goal of one million blankets donated to charity.
The Patchwork Heritage Collection is based on the idea of patriotic pride and answering the call of duty to help fellow Americans in need. President Barak Obama told our nation on January 20th, 2009 that “We know our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness.” From these words, the Blanket America charity and subsequently the Patchwork Heritage Collection was born.
The Patchwork Heritage quilt is made of 13 different fabrics representing the 13 original colonies which would later become our nation’s first united states
The collection includes three quilt sizes: throw, queen and king, all featuring identical design. Decorative pillow shams and throw pillows are sold separately, though it is unknown if this is part of the buy one, give one project as well. The pillow shams run with the same patchwork theme as the quilts and are the perfect compliment the quilt. Decorative throw pillows featuring the words “We know our Patchwork Heritage is a strength, not a weakness” are also for sale. The throw pillows are an excellent accent piece to compliment the collection.
The quilt is an excellent example of patriotic symbolism and the buy one, give one concept of charitable giving is an astute achievement in the realms of fundraising. For every Patchwork Heritage quilt sold, a new fleece blanket is donated to charity. Gifts in Kind International is acting as an intermediary to distribute the donated blankets throughout the United States
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<div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Blanket <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region> made its much anticipated debut on the home shopping channel QVC December 28<sup>th</sup> and 29<sup>th</sup>. Thanks to Blanket America’s innovative buy one, give one approach to charity, their project is getting off the ground with enormous success. The Patchwork Heritage Collection is Blanket America’s way of helping the public to help those in need while getting something in return.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Blanket America’s charitable organization was established with the goal in mind of helping one million Americans stay </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">warm</a><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;"> during the harshest winter months America has been subjected to in years, possibly decades. Due to the recession, it is estimated that 35 million Americans are living in poverty. With unemployment rates through the roof and costs on the rise, there has never been a better time to help someone in need.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The Patchwork Heritage Collection idea bloomed while Mesh Gelman and his creative team watched the presidential inaugural address on January 20<sup>th</sup>, 2009. When President Barak Obama told our nation that our patchwork heritage was a strength and not a weakness, the designer in Gelman latched on to a new idea. Over the next several months, he and his creative team created the Patchwork Heritage Collection.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">Created with 13 different fabrics, the Patchwork Heritage quilt represents our original 13 colonies. Modern color combinations in tones of red, white and blue grace the face of the quilt. On the reverse, the presidential inaugural address is printed over a symbolic lady liberty background. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The collection is not limited to a quilt, however. The full line includes decorative pillows, pillow shams, and throws. The decorative pillows feature the American Bald Eagle in flight over a background of two American flags. Running in the Blanket America theme, the pillow states, “We know that our Patchwork Heritage is a strength, not a weakness.” The fabric color is a neutral creamy beige color that blends well with any décor. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">The pillow shams also run in the same theme as the </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">Patchwork Heritage quilt</a><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">. The shams are comprised of 13 different fabrics in modern decorative tones of red, white and blue which represent our 13 original colonies. The Patchwork Heritage throws are a smaller version of the quilt. The same creative design that graces the back of the quilt also graces the throw. Like the Patchwork Heritage quilt, the throw is also made of 13 fabrics to represent our fledgling nation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" dir="LTR" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="mso-bidi-language: AR-EG;">While the Patchwork Heritage Collection is still on pre-order, QVC is offering the public a discount. The shams, now offered for $24.12 will later be priced at $29. Decorative pillows are selling at the pre-order price of $17.88, but prices will rise to $21.50. The throw is now on sale for $49, the queen for $66 and the king for $81, which will rise to $59, $79 and $99 respectively. Now is the best time to order your Patchwork Heritage Collection piece at a great discount price through QVC!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Poor – Poverty in America
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 Americans are living in poverty. When President Barak Obama gave his presidential inaugural address, he said “what is required of us now is a new era of responsibility—a recognition, on the part of every American.”
Those words brought on an onslaught of volunteerism. But many in America
There are many opportunities to help charities. Throughout the nation, homeless shelters are full and food banks are running low. Donations of food and money are always welcomed at these establishments. Items such as shampoo, diapers, wipes and feminine hygiene products are also desperately needed at food banks and shelters, though rarely received.
Food kitchens are another type of deserving charity that is in constant need of help. Soup kitchens rarely have enough volunteers to cook and clean. Food donations are also desperately needed. By helping charities such as these, you also help yourself. If you are one of the millions that were laid off as a result of the recession, you need a way to stand out among the competition in order to secure new employment. Volunteering is a great way to network, and an excellent way to promote yourself on your resume.
There is also a new charity called Blanket America that was formed in late 2009 as a response to President Barak Obama’s call to action. The Blanket America charitable organization created the Patchwork Heritage Collection, which is a buy one, give one charity. Not only do consumers help themselves by purchasing a commemorative statement quilt, but they help others through their purchase. Every quilt sold results in the donation of a warm blanket to someone in need. Gifts in Kind International, one of the nations biggest and best run charitable organizations, is acting as an intermediary to distribute the donated blankets. To learn more about how you can help Blanket America reach its goal of one million blankets donated, visit http://www.blanketamerica.com
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">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 from their old countries to the new world, their traditions of quilting followed them. Eventually, these separate styles and traditions melded together and eventually evolved to form a new American tradition: patchwork quilts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">Historians and collectors alike can track American political and economic histories through quilts. Fabric types, colors and patterns can tell us whether or not the nation was prosperous and whether or not there was a strong political movement the maker was involved in. before the industrial revolution changed fabric production, every scrap was precious. All homes had a scrap bag. It is believed that this is how patchwork pieces used for quilts came about. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">In the beginning, patchwork was haphazard in design. Most times quilt were sewn together with no real pattern, only warmth, in mind. Soon, though, different patterns evolved. Life events, such as marriages and births, were recorded with the needle. Landscapes and gardens, family traditions, holidays and even states were celebrated described in quilts, much like hieroglyphs or murals described events and stories for other cultures. Political events, such as presidencies, wars, and unionization were commemorated with quilts. Before women’s suffrage gave women the right to vote, quilts were their political platform. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">Styles in red, white and blue, much like the Patchwork Heritage quilts used today were sewn in celebration of political pride. Most people think of quilts as just bed coverings. But to so many before us, they were a way to make a strong and lasting statement. In fact, the words spoken hundreds of years ago through quilts are still heard today. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;">The Patchwork Heritage quilt created by Blanket America is carrying on the tradition of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">America</st1:place></st1:country-region>’s commemorative statement quilt. 13 fabrics represent our 13 original colonies. Barak Obama’s presidential inaugural address is printed on the background with the words “we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness” highlighted. The Patchwork Heritage quilt is part of a buy one, give one charitable project with a goal of helping one million American poor get a new, warm blanket this year. To learn more visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">poor</a>. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blanketamerica.com/">http://www.blanketamerica.com</a><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-EG"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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