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QUILTS OF VALOR: COUNTDOWN TO AMERICA250
In honor of Veterans Day, the National Quilt Museum is offering free admission to veterans and active-duty military throughout November. In addition, on Veterans Day, November 11, at 4:30 p.m., the museum will host a Quilts of Valor Award Ceremony, during which eleven...
Welcome Kryste Wallen to Quilts of Valor Foundation
The Quilts of Valor Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce the incoming Executive Director, Kryste Wallen. She is working with Lexie Millikan, current Executive Director, to aid in the transition process and can be reached at kryste.wallen@qovf.org....
Exciting News for Our Members – Updated Marketing Materials!
We’re thrilled to share updates to our Quilts of Valor® marketing materials! Our brochures have been revamped, and we now offer Rack Cards for members to order—perfect for showcasing our history and providing information about Quilts of Valor® to supporters and fellow...
Share Your Story in the QOV Threads Newsletter!
We’d love to feature your group news or award ceremonies in the upcoming issue of QOV Threads! If you have an inspiring story, captivating photos from an award ceremony, or a creative idea to share, don’t hesitate to reach out. Please send your article and photographs...
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Quilt Standards
- A Quilt of Valor does not have to be red, white, and blue, but patriotic colors are very popular with recipients. Panels can provide a great focal point and bring in other colors. Think creatively with the recipient in mind.
- Recommended size: is 60" x 80"; minimum: 55" x 65"; maximum: 72" x 90".
- Use quality, adult-appropriate, 100% cotton, quilt-weight fabrics. Avoid juvenile prints and branch-specific fabric unless the recipient is known in advance, as this creates difficulty in identifying a recipient.
- 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.
- Wash the quilt once completed so it is soft and so that any potential fabric dye bleeding issues are resolved. Use cold water, mild detergent, and unscented products. A color catcher will capture fabric dyes in the washer.
- A Quilt of Valor may be awarded in a presentation case, though a presentation case is not required. Information about making a presentation case is in the “QOV Construction Quick Reference Guide” in the Appendices section of the Policies & Procedures manual.
- A presentation pillow case is optional unless sending overseas.
Quilt Patterns
Quilts of Valor may be made from any quilt pattern as long as the size requirements are followed. The quilt patterns offered in our gallery are a very small selection of patterns available.
Fabric & Pattern
- Use quality, adult-appropriate, 100% cotton, quilt-weight fabrics. Avoid juvenile prints and branch-specific fabric unless the recipient is known.
- A Quilt of Valor does not have to be red, white, and blue, but patriotic colors are very popular with recipients. Panels can provide a great focal point and bring in other colors. Think creatively with the recipient in mind.
- Use a commercial pattern or your design. Avoid full-size flag patterns that might resemble a casket flag.
Backing & Binding
- Use quality, 100% cotton; backings provided to LongArmy Volunteers must be 8" wider in width and 8" longer in length. Wide commercial backings sold at quilt and fabric stores are acceptable. Square up, press and fold backing neatly before providing to quilter.
- Use quality, low loft batting such as cotton, cotton blends, polyester or polyester blends.
- Double fold, also known as French fold, is recommended for durability. Hand stitch or neatly machine stitch binding.
Labeling a Quilt of Valor
- The label must state a quilt is a Quilt of Valor to be awarded and must recorded as such.
- Make your label or purchase at a participating quilt shop or online at Spoonflower.com.
- Use a permanent fabric pen when personalizing.
- Include the name of the recifient, the names of the piecer, quilter, and binder, the city and state of residence if desired, date and location of the award. It is not required the first and last names are on the label.
- A label may also include simple washing instructions of cold water, mild detergent, use a color catcher initially, and tumble dry low.
- Religious or political messages may not be included.
Optional Presentation Case
A presentation case is like gift wrapping for a Quilt of Valor. Presentation cases are always required for QOVs going to the overseas destinations and to the medical facilities on our Continuing Destinations List. They are optional for local, individual or small group awards.
Two ways of making a presentation case:
Judy Woodmansee’s “Sausage Pillowcase” is beautiful when completed and fun to make! Watch Judy’s video demonstration to learn more.
You can also make a reusable bag for your QOV.
Longarming a QOV
A QOV can be longarmed locally.
A limited number of QOVF members who are also longarm machine quilters across the U.S. have registered to serve as LongArmy Volunteers and longarmer for QOVF at no charge.
QOVF members in good standing may request a LongArmy volunteer to longarm their tops. To request a LongArmy Volunteer pairing, please sign into the Member Dashboard to complete the pairing request.
Awarding or Donating a Quilt
You can award your quilt locally, or donate it to a group or state coordinator.
Why is my Group not listed on the "Who's In My Area" Map?
QOV groups are listed on the Map if two (2) conditions are met:
- The group is in good standing and their registration has not expired (dues paid).
- The group leader has signed and submitted the Group Leader Financial Responsibility Form (FRF).
Information listed on Who's in My Area is from the group membership profile. To ensure your listing is correct, review or update your group profile:
- Login to Member Dashboard using your Group ID and password
- Click on Update Profile
- Provide login and PW again, to go the membership area
- Select 'My Profile' from the dropdown list in upper right corner of page.
If you are the Group Leader, ensure your group dues are paid, you have completed the Group Leader Financial Responsibility Form (FRF), and your profile lists the correct information. The FRF can be found on your Member Dashboard. If you need further assistance Contact Us by using the email contact form.