Quilts of Valor Block Drive
Sew Original Boone Store
Boone Quilts of Valor is just getting started!
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with Quilts of Valor, it is a national organization formed in 2003 to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing
A Quilt of Valor® (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war. The Quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.”
We need your help! We are asking your help in any or all the following:
· Join our group ($10 annual membership to National QOV)
contact Kathy @ 727-992-7983
· Make a BLOCK or BLOCKS during March. See MARCH BLOCK DRIVE BELOW.
· Donate money. Your donation will supply fabric, threads, batting to make quilts
Contact Kathy @ 727-992-7983. No donation too small. THANK YOU!
The quilts are made by local groups and presented to service members and veterans in the area.
More info:
MARCH BOONE QUILTS OF VALOR BLOCK DRIVE / 9 PATCH:
· Please help by making one or several 9 patch blocks that finish to 12 ½ inches.
Construct using 9 - 4 ½ squares
· Drop off blocks at SEW ORIGINAL BOONE all month long!
· Use 2 colors or many colors preferably in reds, whites, beiges, blues but no metallics in fabrics please. Contact Kathy if you need fabric or more direction.
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with Quilts of Valor, it is a national organization formed in 2003 to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing
A Quilt of Valor® (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war. The Quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.”
We need your help! We are asking your help in any or all the following:
· Join our group ($10 annual membership to National QOV)
contact Kathy @ 727-992-7983
· Make a BLOCK or BLOCKS during March. See MARCH BLOCK DRIVE BELOW.
· Donate money. Your donation will supply fabric, threads, batting to make quilts
Contact Kathy @ 727-992-7983. No donation too small. THANK YOU!
The quilts are made by local groups and presented to service members and veterans in the area.
More info:
- A Quilt of Valor does not have to be red, white, and blue, but patriotic colors are extremely popular with recipients. Panels can provide a great focal point and bring in other colors. Think creatively with the recipient in mind.
- Recommended size: is 60" x 80"; minimum: 55" x 65"; maximum: 72" x 90".
- Use quality, adult-appropriate, 100% cotton, quilt-weight fabrics.
MARCH BOONE QUILTS OF VALOR BLOCK DRIVE / 9 PATCH:
· Please help by making one or several 9 patch blocks that finish to 12 ½ inches.
Construct using 9 - 4 ½ squares
· Drop off blocks at SEW ORIGINAL BOONE all month long!
· Use 2 colors or many colors preferably in reds, whites, beiges, blues but no metallics in fabrics please. Contact Kathy if you need fabric or more direction.
