About QOVF
Our History
Quilts of Valor Foundation began in 2003 with a dream, literally a dream. Founder Catherine Roberts’ son Nat was deployed in Iraq.
According to Catherine: The dream was as vivid as real life. I saw a young man sitting on the side of his bed in the middle of the night, hunched over. The permeating feeling was one of utter despair. I could see his war demons clustered around, dragging him down into an emotional gutter. Then, as if viewing a movie, I saw him in the next scene wrapped in a quilt. His whole demeanor changed from one of despair to one of hope and well-being. The quilt had made this dramatic change.
The message of my dream was: Quilts = Healing.
Meet Us
State Coordinators
Meet the QOVF State Coordinators who oversee the activities of local groups and members within a single state.
Executive Staff
Meet the QOVF Executive Staff which consists of various directors, coordinators, liaisons, and other positions to assist the day to day operations of QOVF.
Board of Directors
Meet our Board of Directors which is made up of volunteers and is elected in accordance with the QOVF Bylaws.
The Latest News
Vietnam War Commemoration Program
The Quilts of Valor Foundation has partnered with the Vietnam War Commemoration Program. The program was created through the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act to honor all those who served during the Vietnam War. By presidential proclamations on May 25, 2012,...
The Quilt “One Nation”
As quilters are wont to do, author and designer Nancy Brenan Daniel had a spare star block that never made it into a quilt. She donated it to the Friendship Village Quilt Guild. To me, it looked as if it needed to be the foundation of a Quilt of Valor, so I took it,...
Walk a Mile; or 100…
As quilters, we stretch pennies into miles of thread and yards of Fabric. On November 11, 12 and 13th, Mike, Brian and Todd walked 100 miles - 39, 39 and 22 - for Quilts of Valor. Thank you gentlemen for your tireless efforts, and to your friends and family for all...
QOVF in the News
- George Buckley Obituary (2022) - Shamokin, PA - The News Item - Legacy.com
- Quilt of Valor awarded to Lowe - Jacksonville Journal-Courier
- Roger Maynard Obituary (1927 - 2022) - Wilmington, VT - Brattleboro Reformer - Legacy.com
- Textile treats and fiber fun Fiber arts Memorial Day show at Stables | Arts | taosnews.com
- Area to host Memorial Day events - Austin Daily Herald
- Group set to make 50 quilts for veterans after donation - WDTN.com
- George Buckley | Obituary | The Daily Item
- 'Not everyone came back to open arms:' Supporting Horry Co. veterans mourning Memorial Day
- 'Not everyone came back to open arms:' Supporting Horry Co. veterans mourning Memorial Day
- Annual quilting retreat offers fun, relaxation and friendships | Community | kdhnews.com