Sandy,
Please know that
I have nothing to do with QOV, the foundation!! I have never sent my quilts to them, but have delivered them myself to individuals or the regional VA Hospital. They are NOT the only military quilt distribution organization either, just the most advertised.
I personally call my patriotic quilts "valor quilts" sometimes, too.
I was merely pointing out that I had heard the founder of the QOV Foundation organization had made the effort to squash the use of the word "valor" with any military quilts except those which go to their organization -- an effort with which I do not agree; I feel it is silly, self-serving, exclusive, and attention-getting....all of which we do not need to indulge in when we are honoring and supporting our over-extended service personnel who are in danger's way every day for all of us. I have no idea whether she has gone so far as to have the name trademarked. I certainly hope not!
Your quilt can surely be called a "quilt of/for valor" (probably wouldn't use "QOV" as that's the Foundation's name) or any other name you want to represent it. Guess I'm saying, focus on the gratefulness, as you are doing, rather than the politics. (Wish I had done so and never brought up this kettle of fish!!
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I just think it's fantastic when anyone makes an honorarium such as this; you go girl!!
Jan in VA