Originally Posted by jeank
I have heard that the well known quilts for soldiers group that Fons and Porter promotes will return quilts that do not meet their strict standards. Nothing will hurt a quilter than to be rejected. They will reject on the basis of size and stitch in the ditch quilting.
My sewing group, Miracle Quilts for wounded soldiers, in Oxford MI would never tell someone that their quilt is not good enough.
See video of the quilts here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMLXzTpQzjI
Jean
I am not sure who sponsors what but inspired by these posts I read several sites organizing quilt (and other) donations. The majority appear happy with most donations but, if I read correctly, Quilts of Valor are attempting to have very high quality quilts made that will become thank you/keepsakes. This differs from organizations who want to give active duty personnel, the wounded and veterans something to add to their comfort. Groups sewing for hospitals also have high standards and often give the reasons--durability, washability, ease of use, etc. along with their patterns.