Originally Posted by jillaine
I love the idea of making quilts for returning vets.
But all of the ones I've seen have a patriotic theme. And in fact, it seems like the organizations that coordinate quilt donations to vets require such themes that usually include red, white and blue and stars.
I can't help but wonder if there are some returning vets who would prefer NOT to be reminded of their time over there, and would appreciate something entirely different.
What have you made for a returning vet that is of a non-patriotic theme? And can anyone recommend a quilt-donation-coordinating organization that doesn't require a particular theme?
I work waith a group making Quilts of Valor. Many are red, white and blue but many are not. I have quilted many quilts in fall colors--very masculine and nice for guys who love the outdooors. I always quilt oak leaves on those, which are symbolic of patriotism, strength and renewed life.
I've also quilted some in girly fabrics. Remember that 10% of the wounded soldiers are female.
I didn't sew these; I just quilted them. Here are pix of 2 of the many QOV that I've quilted. I love finishing them.
I know the people who get them need a lot of comfort and this is one small way I can show my thanks for their service and sacrifice.
Oak leaves on autumn QOV
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Hot pink QOV
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Hot pink QOV
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