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Quilts of Valor Specifications

QOV Size should be:   50" x 60" minimum    72" x 87" maximum     Ideal size:  54" x 67"

Fabrics:   Use quality fabrics, preferably 100% cotton. Please DO NOT use scented fabric softener if you pre-wash your fabrics.  Many folks are allergic. Your backing fabric should be 4" to 6" larger than your quilt top. Use fabrics with patterns that are appropriate for adults, keeping in mind that most of the wounded are males. One in ten wounded is female so it's a good idea to make quilts that are either neutral or masculine in nature. You do not need to use patriotic fabrics and any pattern may be used. For pattern ideas, click hereFor an efficient and unique method of piecing your QOV backing fabric, visit www.flynnquilt.com/freepattern.html.

When you have completed the QOV top, please attach a Quilt Submission Label (download here) before you pass it on to a coordinator, quilt shop or machine quilter.

Batting:   If you have surplus batting, it would be nice to pass it along to the machine quilter otherwise they may supply it.

Label:   Your completed QOV must include a fabric label for the back of the quilt. The label is a means of identifying who made the quilt and provides a written history. It can be computer printed, embroidered or hand written with indelible ink. Click here for a page of computer printable labels. Or, click Special QOV Fill-in Labels - you can fill in the blanks on this label and print it out but you cannot save the data you typed.  Or, your label could include the following: 

        - Piecers name and city/state*
        - Quilter's name and city/state*
        - A line to write in the recipient's name and date awarded
        - Name of quilt*
        - Date and time it took to make the whole quilt*
        - Dedication from both/either piecer or quilter*
        - Signature*

                  * Optional information

Presentation Case:   Each QOV is put into a presentation case when it is presented to the veteran. This case is basically a custom made pillowcase that can be made out of any fabric you desire but hopefully it will coordinate with fabric in your QOV. Click here for a simple pillowcase pattern.

Optional but very much appreciated by the recipients:
        - Letter to recipient – please include a personal note from you.
        - Journal/diary entries from quilting your wartime Quilt of Valor.
        - Photos of you and the quilt can be downloaded to this site or printed and sent with the quilt.


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Quilts of Valor Sewing Days or Displays at Public Events

August 5

Fabric Town
Apple Valley MN
10am - 3pm
952-432-1827
CANCELLED

 
August 12

Quilters Haven
Rosemount MN
10am - 4pm
651-322-7071

 
August 19
Fourth and Main Fabrics
Cannon Falls MN
1pm - 5 pm
507-263-7000

Fergus Falls Work Group
Fridays  Aug. 13th
9am - 4pm
Westridge Mall

September 2 Fabric Town, Apple Valley MN, 952-432-1827 10:00am-3:00pm

September 9, Quilters Haven, Rosemount MN, 651-322-7071, 10:00am-4:00pm

September 16, Fourth & Main Fabrics, Cannon Falls MN, 507-263-7000,1:00pm-5:00pm

 

 

QOV Booths at Quilt Shows

Stop by the booth for info.  To volunteer to help, click on the contact email below.

August 11, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington MN, Arts & Crafts Bldg.

 

Upper Midwest QOV Total for 2008 = 1,254

Total for 2009=1,370
2009 totals from the Upper
Midwest Quilts of Valor: Northeast MN
(Brainard to Duluth) 346,Northwest MN
(Perham208/Fergus Falls 200) 408,Southern
MN 616.  Wisconsin (Amery) 29.

All Coordinators and their constituents surpassed last years totals.
2009 Upper Midwest Grand Total: 1,370
  Congratulation!  (2008 totals were: Perham93/Fergus Falls 129. Brainerd to Duluth 205, Rosemount (So MN) 461. 

 
Nationwide total from Catherine Roberts, QOV Founder: 26,125 Quilts of Valor have been distributed (as of 1/10).  The following is a breakdown by year:
     2003       1
     2004      348
     2005     3437
     2006     3922
     2007     6654
     2008     5800
     2009     5963
 


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