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...
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...
~ "like" them on facebook
~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.)
I would love to win! This is an aweosme organization, what a wonderful way to connect with refugees. xo Emily
ReplyDelete& i tweeted
ReplyDeleteemily
& fb liked
ReplyDeleteWhat an admirable organization! So glad to learn about it. I love the jizdan Sheath best!
ReplyDeleteinspiring..love the pom bags. wonderful giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful organization! I like the Pom bag too!
ReplyDeleteI liked them on FB!
ReplyDeleteawesome organization! I would like the pom shanta because it means God's favor!! Will go to fb now! thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThese are new to me, but I LOVE the pom bag most.
ReplyDeleteSue
What an awesome organization! Thanks for sharing. And I am totally digging the Pom Shanta bag.
ReplyDeleteI have thinking to buy one and just haven't!! Would love to win!!
ReplyDeleteI 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!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a "peaceful" way to help others. I love the pom also.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful organization and what a wonderful way to get their name out! I would love the pom bag!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the opportunity!
Jodi
How awesome - I "liked" them on facebook too :)
ReplyDeleteI like the Pom bag. I think I'd give it to my daughter, who would just love it even more than I would.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great organization and story! I would love to win a Pom bag! How cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Paige, for the giveaway!
I want the one you have!!!! Fabulous, and one can never have too many bags! Melaine
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing story! I love the meaning behind the POM bag! I going to blog about it on my lil ole' blog! XO
ReplyDeleteI'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.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great organization and inspiring story..
ReplyDeletegreat give away...I'd love to win the POM....I checked out their site, and it's definitely my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI "liked" them on facebook. :}
ReplyDeleteI love the Jizdan Sheath (the turquoise print)!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful! My favorite is the Pom.
ReplyDeleteI liked their fb page and also love the Pom style. Would love to win this Paige! xo
ReplyDeletei liked them!
ReplyDeleteand i would want this one :)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.peaceofthread.com/shop/lapel-slider/
What a constructive way of helping. Those bags are lovely. I'd love the pom bag for my second daughter!
ReplyDeleteliked them on FB also shared.
ReplyDeletei love the Zghir Shanta bag!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Lyssadee(at)gmail(dot)com
my fav is the Pom! Love the neutral but elegant look!
ReplyDeleteLiked them on FB!
ReplyDeleteThe kbir shanta is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWOW Pretty koolio!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful things! I liked them on fb
ReplyDeleteI liked the POM bags the best too, very lovely.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win what a great organization....I would love the pom
ReplyDeletei liked on fb
ReplyDeleteI 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...
ReplyDeleteI "liked" on FB.
ReplyDeleteI always admire someone
ReplyDeletewho 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
Just tweeted : )
ReplyDeletexx S.
Lovely bags and great prices. My favorite is the Zghir Shanta
ReplyDeletebeautiful story and beautiful bags! I would LOVE any one of those and to share the story!
ReplyDeletethese are adorable & such a good thing. I adore the pom you got & I'll be placing an order!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shop, wonderful story! Thank you so much for sharing! I love the "pom"...the bag with the coral and green fabric!
ReplyDeleteThanks paige!
Pom, pom, pom! Love the pom!
ReplyDeleteAll 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!
ReplyDeleteI have to say I'm loving your POM bag the most!
Merry Christmas,
Sandi
love the pom bag....
ReplyDeleteliked them on FB..love the story.
ReplyDelete`polly walters
this is an awesome organization! i would love to win.
ReplyDelete-lorrie ann
i fb liked
ReplyDeletelorrie ann
Paige the bags are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI am lovin' the Zghir Shanta.
nice thing to support.
ReplyDeletei liked them on f/b.
went to their site.
the bag i like is jizdan sheath.
merry christmas.
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!
ReplyDeleteLoving and liking them on facebook
ReplyDelete"...their finest gifts they bring, Pa-ra-pa-pa-POM"...would be my choice indeed!
ReplyDeleteI love the Pom as well. What an awesome organization!
ReplyDeleteamellingsworth@yahoo.com
I liked them on FB as well.
ReplyDeleteamellingsworth@yahoo.com
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.
ReplyDeleteI liked on facebook.
ReplyDeleteThis 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!
ReplyDeleteTweeted and FB like!!! I may just have to order me one!!!
ReplyDeleteWow -- beautiful! All their bags are so pretty -- think the pom would work best for me!
ReplyDeletejanet
I liked them on FB
ReplyDelete-Jessica Garcia
The bags are amazing....but I really fell in love with the story.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that!
Rebecca Frame
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.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this generous give-away! I visited their site; FB liked and re-tweeted (rstainback) your tweet about the giveaway.
~Rebecca~
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!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the Pom bag...and especially the organization behind it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat organization. My friend Denise helps run it. Love their stuff. Thanks for the opportunity Paige.
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful organization....thank you for the chance to win....i like the Shanta Salaam ☺
ReplyDelete(michelle from facebook!)
I love the pom bag also! In the yummy asian blue fabric please!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
xo ellie
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!
ReplyDeleteI like them on FB.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Jizdan Sheath. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'd have to buy the lapel slider. I'm in need of a case for my Kindle. Great organization!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway and introduction to a great product with a awesome story, thank you! I love the kbir shanty and the pom.
ReplyDeleteI liked on fb too.
ReplyDeletelove the Pom bag! Great organization
ReplyDeleteLove 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.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! God Bless.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bags. My favorite is the pom bag. P.S. You have very lovely tastes. =)
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