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Old 08-10-2011, 09:10 AM
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I still think I would prefer to give my quilts to Soldier's Angels. They do much more for our warriors than give quilts. http://soldiersangels.org/index.php?...ankets-of-hope
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Old 08-10-2011, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Peckish
Thank you so much for clearing up this info. I have a quick question:

Originally Posted by AndiR
There are NO color requirements, although the Red White and Blue quilts have proven most popular.
Popular with the quilters who make them, or popular with the troops who receive them? Just curious... if it's the troops who like them, then I'll keep making mine RWB.
From what I understand, the troops are usually allowed to choose a quilt from what is available, and most of them choose a RWB one. But not all of them want a patriotic one, so other colors are fine. Only 10% of the troops are female, so overly feminine quilts are probably not in high demand, and they do ask that you not use juvenile themed fabrics.

I've also heard, although I can't find documentation on the site right now, that it's best not to use fabrics with guns, fireworks, etc, that might remind them of the trauma they witnessed. But we have used sports-themed fabrics, military prints, etc.
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Old 08-10-2011, 09:25 AM
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Thank you
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Old 08-10-2011, 09:32 AM
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Thanks for the clarification.
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Old 08-10-2011, 09:43 AM
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Thank you for the information and clarification.
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Old 08-10-2011, 09:52 AM
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Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this info.
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:10 AM
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Thanks, Andi - I hope those who are so upset by the guidelines issued by QOV will take the time to read your message and gain a better understanding of what they ask of us when we provide a quilt for our service men and women.

I volunteer as a LA quilter for QOV, and I encourage anyone who makes a top to ask to be paired up with a quilter. The only charge to you for that service is the postage to send it to the long-armer.
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:28 AM
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It states stitch length but not how close the stitching needs to be (like every 3-4". Is that based on the batting used?
What is considered "giant meander"?

I think it would have been helpful if the instructions/guidelines had said that quilting lines should be no further than X inches apart.

What are they looking for?
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Missed the other thread, thanks for the clear unput tho!!
Thanks for what you and others do for the troops in whatever way, any and all of it makes or sends a little comfort.
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:34 AM
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Thanks for your explanation. I'm sorry my question got out of hand. I just wanted to know what was wrong with the SID quilting method. I didn't think about the different sizes of blocks, etc. It all makes sense now. Thanks again.
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