Many
of you may know that I volunteer with a group who supports monthly
adoptions of deployed US Military Troops all over the world, and MASH
units in Afghanistan. We have some wonderful women who sew through the
Troy United Methodist Group called “Sew Much Love.” Also, for those of
you who remember Pastor Joy Cachetta, she has three small churches, and
women from there also sew. What they have all created, as well as all
the people who sew across the country, is amazing. Each stitch is a
prayer for a good night’s sleep and a safe return of all our troops.
Pillowcases have gone to ships, to the “Sandbox” (aka Afghanistan), to
Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard groups. Sometimes an
individual in need will contact our group, Molly’s Adopt a Sailor, as we
will rush a love box and a pillowcase out to them.
Our
pillowcases take only one yard, if you leave out the extra strip of
fabric that you will see in the video. Sergers are the fastest, but for
years, I have used a regular sewing machine. We also have people who
have tie died white ones, too.
As you go to sleep tonight, add a prayer for our troops. If you would like to sew, a link to instructions is included.
By Carol Pigg/@carols_kitchen
