Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Awarding a few Quilts of Valor

 I had the privilege of awarding some Quilts of Valor to Combat Veterans - You all know this is the best part of making Quilts.

Usually, before a presentation I am given a little bio of each Vet - and I was this time as well, but!! I decided I wanted to hear more.

It was a small group of their peers, they were all excited to be here - I thought I had a chance to get a story or two out of them if I tried....

and Man did that pay off!!


Each one of them took the time to share about their service, and then of course , Civilian - ize it for me so I knew exactly what they were talking about. It was awesome.

The best part was hearing what they thought of their quilt. A lot of us say this - but I am always confirming it - there is a divine hand when we choose the Quilts for the Vets - the Vet on the far left, She got her quilt and her eyes welled up. After I wrapped her she told me she was Native American and we couldn't have made a better quilt for her ( Karen K made it!) 

Third from the left is a Marine, and He received the Motorcycle Quilt I made - and wow  - did he ohh and ahh. And then I added my Son is a Marine - he told me we were family now. Love this so much!!

Now I want to go award more haha!



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9 comments:

Donna said...

What a great QOV presentation! Wonderful veterans and quilts!

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

What a great set of stories! Your heart must have been extra full that day!

Delighted Hands said...

Precious.

Anonymous said...

How wonderful. I always love seeing the veterans and their new quilts. San / Murphy, NC

Nann said...

Such wonderful connections!

Kate said...

I always think the greatest gift we can give others (other than a quilt) is to be interested in and listen to someone's story. Sounds like a wonderful group of Vets.

Vivian said...

Once again applauding your efforts and touched by your account of the presentation event! While visiting my MIL in NC this month, I joined her guild that has a very active QOV group. I picked up a kit to make one so look forward to stitching it up and seeing it awarded when they do their presentations in November. Thanks for the continuing inspiration!!

Vicki W said...

What a wonderful honor to be able to present the quilts!

Linda said...

Shoot I missed this post somehow, but I saw it on Instagram. LOVE the story!! It really made me tear up. What was it about the quilt for the native American that made it perfect for her?