They had chairs all around the room and the table was set up with food, as they were having a mini potluck for lunch. So Ethel and I took the quilts out of the pillowcases, and set one on each chair.
As the Veterans came in, we told them to make sure they liked what was in the chair before they sat down. What FUN!! They were not 100% sure what exactly was in the chair, but they looked, and ohhed and then chose a chair.
When it was our turn, we explained what it was they were holding, and that because we really liked to hand them out one at a time, we would like to come around and place the quilt around them.... lawsy mercy - the hugs and the Ohhhs.... these quilts are SO MUCH more impressive when opened fully.
They were so tickled!!!
This is a clever way to present the quilts. I love the photo of our "caped warriors." Thank you for sharing this story and for representing those who donated their time and talents making the quilts.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing your stories of quilt presentations--especially when you have great pictures like this to go with the story. Thank you or sharing.
ReplyDeleteBrings tears to my eyes. Great way to present quilts. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA lovely presentation of quilts Alycia. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are heartwarming. No wonder it is so easy to make and donate QOVs for our service people and veterans! So glad you could share such neat pictures. Keep them coming...
ReplyDelete... and the potluck fare looks good too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day you had...AND...what an inventive way to give each of these heros a quilt!! Thank you so much for sharing all these good times with us.....
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