These four footed friends have reason to be thankful! Cloud Nine is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing flights to those in need at no cost. Cloud Nine works with organizations that coordinate these flights, performing flights to transport children and adults for medical purposes, and also transporting animals for animal rescue flights.

Here is a story about more than a dozen dogs and puppies flown from a kill shelter to a permanent home. http://www.cloudninerescueflights.org/?page_id=314

Pupplies being rescued

Send a free postcard to say thanks to a soldier overseas! http://letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html

This video is really cute, but I recommend that you get it started and then press the pause button until it fully loads. A rookie secret agent is faced with a problem seldom covered in basic training: what to do when a curious pigeon gets trapped inside your multi-million dollar, government-issued nuclear briefcase. Pigeon Impossible

Here is an inspiring story of a quilter who touched lives even from the Great Quilted Beyond: http://community.adn.com/adn/node/145399

Do you know a veteran or someone currently in the military? Several restaurants are offering specials on Veterans Day. Krispy Kreme is giving away donuts, Outback Steakhouse is offering a free Bloomin’ Onion appetizer and a drink, andApplebees is offering a free entree.

The Splinters and Thread shop is collecting 6 1/2″ signature blocks to make quilts for the families of the soldiers and police lost at Ft Hood. Check their website for more information.

I hear there is a great craft show at the West Seneca East HS (NY) and also at the Depew HS (NY) tomorrow from 10 – 4. I won’t be there, but say “hi” to my friend Sandy! I can personally attest to the high quality of quilted purses and other items she makes.

More new fabric! A Tribute to Vincent (Van Gogh). Inspired by the painting “Starry Night” Free pattern, too!

Tribute to Vincent Van Gogh Free Pattern

The fruit ladies fabric is back in stock! Get it while you can, it won’t last long.

Fruit Ladies Diamonds