Originally Posted by njgrl4evr
THANK YOU Andi for this.
I have been making QOV's for 5 years and have heard so many things about QOV's that were simply NOT true.
The one thing that always sticks in my mind about QOV's is that they are NOT charity quilts, they are AWARDS to our military men & women for a job very well done.
That's exactly how I feel too--they are a gift of gratitude from our hearts for what they have endured on our behalf. I recently received a note of thanks from a recipient, and like someone stated, that's kinda rare. But it was such a heartfelt note, as he talked about what he had been through and the struggles to get his life back in order after his injuries instead of turning to alcohol. He praised a Vietnam Vet for running a business which hired our wounded vets. He closed by saying he would frame our pictures (mine and the LAs) and the letter I wrote so that his children and grandchildren would always know that angels really do exist in this world. I'm so glad that I sent him the very best I could do. But I must say, I want to do somethings for Soldiers Angels too! I love what I have read on their site. There are many places to honor our troops.