Sunday, December 18, 2011

Peace of Thread giveaway



i want to introduce you to a wonderful organization, Peace of Thread.
i purchased the bag pictured above & LOVE the story & the ministry behind the bag.
my bag is gorgeous & made with exceptional quality.
the fabrics are AMAZING!

let me share their story, in their words...

  • Denise goes to the Middle East for 7 years, learns Arabic, works with a non-profit, and falls in love with the culture and people.
  • Meanwhile, stateside, a group of people called Generation Salaam (Arabic word for “peace”) are developing friendships with Iraqi refugees in Clarkston, Ga. Over the course of our friendships, it surfaces that their biggest need is jobs.
  • Denise comes home and meets one of these women and gives her an old sewing machine. This woman is thrilled and the story begins.
  • Shortly thereafter Generation Salaam does our annual summer camp for the kids and while the camp is happening, Denise and some other “Threaders” teach the women how to sew.
  • The women love it and want to continue beyond just the summer camp week.
  • We audaciously think we can start a business and give it a go.
  • After months of training, getting connected to fabric distributers, finding wonderful designers, and rounding up more volunteers – we find ourselves at the beginning of an adventure!

Chic bags. Inspiring stories.

Peace of Thread is a division of a local, non-profit organization that empowers women who have come to the United States seeking refuge from war, persecution & poverty to make a new life for themselves and their families. The women of Peace of Thread hand make high quality and one-of-a-kind accessories using top-of-the-line, re-purposed fabrics.



they have offered, one of you, the bag of your choice!!
you may choose something from their online store
if you are chosen from a random drawing
which i will announce thursday.
normally i don't ask you to jump through hoops
but my desire is to introduce them & help get their name & ministry seen.
so...
how about swing by their site & leave me a comment on which item you would chose from their store if you won.
for each of the following, leave an extra comment...
~tweet about the giveaway
or
~blog about the giveaway.
( so ultimately, you could have 4 opportunities to win)


i have seen the faces of these women, i would love to bless them
during this Christmas Season.
ps. when you click on bags, this will give you a description of each style.
the shop link will direct you to the current styles available.
clicking on each style will then direct you to which color options are available.

ok...go forth & visit!

(my bag, is the pom.)

85 comments:

  1. I would love to win! This is an aweosme organization, what a wonderful way to connect with refugees. xo Emily

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  2. What an admirable organization! So glad to learn about it. I love the jizdan Sheath best!

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  3. inspiring..love the pom bags. wonderful giveaway!

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  4. What a wonderful organization! I like the Pom bag too!

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  5. awesome organization! I would like the pom shanta because it means God's favor!! Will go to fb now! thanks!!

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  6. These are new to me, but I LOVE the pom bag most.

    Sue

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  7. What an awesome organization! Thanks for sharing. And I am totally digging the Pom Shanta bag.

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  8. I have thinking to buy one and just haven't!! Would love to win!!

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  9. I love POM the neutral which looks like it is sold out!! The bags are beautiful!! Would love to add it to my vast collection of handbags!!!

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  10. What a "peaceful" way to help others. I love the pom also.

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  11. What a wonderful organization and what a wonderful way to get their name out! I would love the pom bag!

    Thank you for the opportunity!

    Jodi

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  12. How awesome - I "liked" them on facebook too :)

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  13. I like the Pom bag. I think I'd give it to my daughter, who would just love it even more than I would.

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  14. What a great organization and story! I would love to win a Pom bag! How cool!

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  15. What a lovely effort. And the bags are so affordably priced. I'm drawn to the Pom in the blue Asian satin with the tapestry sides.

    Thanks, Paige, for the giveaway!

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  16. I want the one you have!!!! Fabulous, and one can never have too many bags! Melaine

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  17. I love the first bag you have pictured but love the smaller more make - up style ones on the web site. Fun to have in a handbag for cosmetics

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  18. What an amazing story! I love the meaning behind the POM bag! I going to blog about it on my lil ole' blog! XO

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  19. I'm pretty much a total sucker for anything with a mission behind it. I love it when you buy something that benefits another and these are darling! I love the Pom because of the description, and because I've got STUFF and it's nice and roomy. Love that you're doing such a sweet giveaway this time of year! I'd never heard of them before.

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  20. What a great organization and inspiring story..

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  21. great give away...I'd love to win the POM....I checked out their site, and it's definitely my favorite!

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  22. I love the Jizdan Sheath (the turquoise print)!

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  23. These are wonderful! My favorite is the Pom.

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  24. I liked their fb page and also love the Pom style. Would love to win this Paige! xo

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  25. and i would want this one :)
    http://www.peaceofthread.com/shop/lapel-slider/

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  26. What a constructive way of helping. Those bags are lovely. I'd love the pom bag for my second daughter!

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  27. i love the Zghir Shanta bag!
    Thanks!
    Lyssadee(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. my fav is the Pom! Love the neutral but elegant look!

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  29. The kbir shanta is so beautiful.

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  30. Beautiful things! I liked them on fb

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  31. I liked the POM bags the best too, very lovely.

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  32. I would love to win what a great organization....I would love the pom

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  33. I think I'd take the Pom bag, too. What a great post. We have something similar here in St. Louis called Forai that empowers refugees from all who have relocated to St. Louis. I just purchased a necklace at one of their jewelry shows! Blessings...

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  34. I always admire someone
    who not only has a wonderful
    idea, but who ACTS on it. I love
    the description of the Pom Bag
    and the meaning behind it.
    Lovely giveaway, Paige!

    xx Suzanne

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  35. Lovely bags and great prices. My favorite is the Zghir Shanta

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  36. beautiful story and beautiful bags! I would LOVE any one of those and to share the story!

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  37. these are adorable & such a good thing. I adore the pom you got & I'll be placing an order!

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  38. What a great shop, wonderful story! Thank you so much for sharing! I love the "pom"...the bag with the coral and green fabric!
    Thanks paige!

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  39. All the items are so beautiful! I think I stumbled across this organization awhile back.....If your looking for unique Christmas gifts, you have found your place!

    I have to say I'm loving your POM bag the most!

    Merry Christmas,
    Sandi

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  40. love the pom bag....

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  41. liked them on FB..love the story.
    `polly walters

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  42. this is an awesome organization! i would love to win.
    -lorrie ann

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  43. i fb liked
    lorrie ann

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  44. Paige the bags are lovely.
    I am lovin' the Zghir Shanta.

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  45. nice thing to support.

    i liked them on f/b.
    went to their site.
    the bag i like is jizdan sheath.

    merry christmas.

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  46. What an incredible give away. I would like the Shanta Salaam bag. Toting around a toddler while shopping...it would be graet to just swing something over shoulder/across the chest!

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  47. Loving and liking them on facebook

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  48. "...their finest gifts they bring, Pa-ra-pa-pa-POM"...would be my choice indeed!

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  49. I love the Pom as well. What an awesome organization!

    amellingsworth@yahoo.com

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  50. I liked them on FB as well.

    amellingsworth@yahoo.com

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  51. Thanks for introducing us to this site! I love the POM bag and I know some friends that will love these too! I bookmarked the site, so I know where to go for some upcoming gifts I will need to purchase.

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  52. This is so great of you to introduce the concept. I love the pom bag, especially the one you have in the picture. I like the muted colors and the textures of the fabric. Thank you for sharing this!

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  53. Tweeted and FB like!!! I may just have to order me one!!!

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  54. Wow -- beautiful! All their bags are so pretty -- think the pom would work best for me!

    janet

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  55. I liked them on FB

    -Jessica Garcia

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  56. The bags are amazing....but I really fell in love with the story.

    Thanks for sharing that!

    Rebecca Frame

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  57. I LOVE this organization - what a wonderful giveaway. I visited their site - like all of their items but I think the Pom is my favorite bag.
    Would love to win this generous give-away! I visited their site; FB liked and re-tweeted (rstainback) your tweet about the giveaway.
    ~Rebecca~

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  58. I am known by my group of friends as..."THE BAG QUEEN" As I know a good bag when I see one!!! AND......OH yeahhhhhh these look GREAT!!!! Congrats to who ever wins this great catch!!! Merry Christmas!!!!

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  59. LOVE the Pom bag...and especially the organization behind it! Thanks for sharing!

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  60. Great organization. My friend Denise helps run it. Love their stuff. Thanks for the opportunity Paige.

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  61. what a wonderful organization....thank you for the chance to win....i like the Shanta Salaam ☺

    (michelle from facebook!)

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  62. I love the pom bag also! In the yummy asian blue fabric please!

    Merry Christmas!

    xo ellie

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  63. Those bags are beautiful and so is the story behind them! I love the POM bags as well. Great style, shape and size. Perfect for toting around town!

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  64. I really like the Jizdan Sheath. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  65. I'd have to buy the lapel slider. I'm in need of a case for my Kindle. Great organization!

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  66. What a great giveaway and introduction to a great product with a awesome story, thank you! I love the kbir shanty and the pom.

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  67. love the Pom bag! Great organization

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  68. Love stoping buy your site. I too have teen daughters. One in second year of college allot to talk about on that subject. And a senior in high school. Thank you for all you share. Merry Christmas to you and your family from ours. Anything would be beautiful in my eyes to have not picky in anyway. I think being suprised is fun. Glad you share the picture of your purse beautiful. Thought i would enter.

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  69. Beautiful bags. My favorite is the pom bag. P.S. You have very lovely tastes. =)

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