I am in N.C. and our guild would want to know about Your dad ASAP. With his age, his name would go to the top of the list. There is a special day for the quilt giving and a super nice ceremony is set and the veterans are invited. I think you should contact your guild and allow them the honor to do this for him.You may still make the top and then a pro. quilter could do the quilting. This way it would be a gift with extra special meaning.This way your dad gets the recognition he deserves.