Sew, one of the quilting blogs I follow is doing a quilt along. Isn’t it beautiful?!! I thought it would be fun sew, I’m going to make one and do a Quilt A-long for my followers too. I’ll be posting about a week behind the other blogger so I can include my pictures and directions for you.
Her quilt along will be a Quilt of Valor, which for those of you that don’t know, QOVs are given Veterans thanking them for their service. You can feel free to use any colors and size if you don’t want to tackle a QOV. However, there are specific guidelines for QOVs if you are interested. I’ll add the guidelines at the end of the blog too.
Although QOVs can be any colors, the preferred colors are patriotic; red, white and blue, and yellow/golds. The recommended size of a Quilt of Valor is 60″ x 80″; it must be a minimum of 55″ x 65″ and maximum of 72″ x 90.
For point of reference, 60” x 80” is about the size of a lap quilt.
Sew, let’s get started. Dig out your scraps and be ready to cut and sew next week. You can use any colors, a variety of lights and darks. I’m using red, white and blues, sew I’ll start with these red and whites/lights.
She is posting about once a week and that gives you about a week to sew your homework. I think I’ll post about once a week too.
I hope you will sew and quilt along!!
Other QOV guidelines include:
Choose Your Fabric and Patterns
- Fabric used for a Quilt of Valor should be quality, 100% cotton fabric appropriate for adults.
- A Quilt of Valor does not have to be red, white and blue, but patriotic colors are very popular with recipients.
- Patterns and blocks can be of any design suitable for a patriotic theme. Browse patterns.
- Avoid juvenile, gender or branch specific fabrics, unless the recipient is known to you.
- The recommended size of a Quilt of Valor is 60″ x 80″; it must be a minimum of 55″ x 65″ and maximum of 72″ x 90.
- The Quilt consists of a top, batting, and backing. It must be machine or hand quilted. A tied quilt is not acceptable for a Quilt of Valor.
- Backings provided to The LongArmy Volunteer must be 8″ wider in width and 8″ longer in length.
- QOVF Members in good standing may request quilting of their tops by a LongArmy Volunteer, free of charge.
- Use quality, low loft batting such as cotton, cotton blends, polyester or polyester blends. Quilting should be appropriate for the quilt and not overly dense, which can reduce the loft of the quilt.
- Double fold, also known as French Fold, binding is recommended for durability. Hand stitch or neatly machine stitch binding.
- A Quilt of Valor must be labeled as such, and include the name of the veteran or service member. See our Policies and Procedures for additional information.
- There are many Veterans and Service Members all over the country who have been nominated and are awaiting their Quilt award. You can help by contacting a local Group or State Coordinator and donating your Quilt.
- Donate your Quilt to be assigned to a facility on our Continuing Destinations List.
Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
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