Every year, the week of June 14 is designated as "National Flag Week." During National Flag Week, the president usually issues a proclamation urging U.S. citizens to fly the American flag for the duration of that week in honor of their patriotic love for the 'land of the free' and the 'home of the brave'. The flag is often displayed on all government buildings, while parades and events in celebration of America's national flag and everything it represents are held across the country.
Here in the Tri-State area, patriotic citizens and visiting foreigners will flock to Philadelphia, PA for the numerous scenic walking tours documenting such historic and notable locations as the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, Independence Hall, Ben Franklin Monument, Elthred's Alley, and selected stops along the Underground Railroad looking to capture a look, a feel, even a distant genetic memory of a part of American life long ago.
Less than 10 minutes away from the horse drawn carriages and colonial costume flocked cobblestone streets of Olde City, and right over the Betsy Ross Bridge, J&O Fabrics offers patriotic tourists of a crafty nature an additional treat. Just beyond the walls of our 45 year old family run business lie some of America's most famous leaders and civilians like George Washington, Martin Luther King, Barack Obama, our soldiers and vets of the U.S. Military, and of course our beloved star spangled banner. Printed on an assortment of 100% cotton and poly fleece materials, these symbols of America are available by the yard for your decorating pleasure on Flag Day, National Flag Week, and all 365 days of the year. From
America the Beautiful,
911 Remembered, and
I Have a Dream Panel, to
Road to Glory,
Boys to Men and
United We Stand, crafters and quilters alike will delight in their finds and return for more with the same sense of duty and loyalty to their patriotic fabric projects as they do to their country.
So whether it's June 14th or any day throughout the year, celebrate National Flag Day along with millions of other Americans. After all, she waves for you and me.
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Usually we only list one fabric for the Fabric Award of the Week, but last week we got in three prints from VIP's Barack Obama cotton print collection that are really something special.
When Barack Obama first became elected as the 44th President of the United States back in January of this year, the printed fleece carrying his blazoned image in commemoration of his triumphant and historic win, sold out in a matter of minutes in many fabric stores across the country including ours. And as we placed orders for more, our customers demands for cotton prints as well as the fleece grew. A few weeks later, the mills started printing the cottons, and our customers couldn't be happier.
As of this moment we have three assorted cotton prints featuring our first African American president as he took his journey to the White House. With images and captions that reflect a man with a dream and a mission shared by many longing for a change, our Barack Obama collection is a must have for any American quilter or crafter inspired by his vision.
April 29, 2009 marks President Barack Obama's 100th day in office. What more fitting an award to mark such a milestone.
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They say every man is born with a purpose, and from an early age, the unseen hand of purpose was upon Barack Obama; molding and shaping him, guiding him into and throughout his political career until his purpose met with victory at the 2008 presidential elections. A victory meant for him at this place and this time in the evolution of mankind. A purpose no more and no less than the little girl who grows up to become a successful actress or the little boy who becomes a starving artist. That all three honored their respective purposes is the dream most wish and strive to fulfill.
And speaking of dreams...
J&O has a dream come true just for you. For a limited time you don't have to travel all the way to Washington, D.C. to get a sight of this history making president, instead, just come over to
J&O Fabrics and meet him face to face! That's right, Barack Obama is right here at
J&O Fabrics just in time for you to make a special request his presence in your home, office, or as an inspirational travel companion along your journey through life. Reflect in his presence, the road that lead him to the White House and the many motivational speeches he gave along the way.
Whether Democratic or Republic, rich or poor, or any walk of life, there is something to be said about the spoken hopes and dreams of Barack Obama. Barack Obama, a man with a mission and a message. Barack Obama, a man with a vision for humanity. Barack Obama, history in the making, making history for the whole world to see.
Our 44th President summed it up best during his speech following the Super Tuesday results in February 08' when he said simply, "
We are the ones we have been waiting for."
We all have a purpose, a part to play in this thing called life. So play it to win. You never know where it will lead you.
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