You are so talented to do such beautiful work and I too cannot imagine what your momma went through, thanks for sharing is it just beautiful.

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful family w/the Quilting Board and this beautiful quilt. You are certainly a special sister and sil. And your dear mother, . . . . what can we say. She and dad would be so proud of you to honor your brother with this beautiful tribute for his service. We are all humbled by your service.

I, too, have been involved with Quilts of Valor for seven years. And I know this is the most meaningful volunteer work I have ever done. I recently received a thank you from the medical staff in Afghanistan saying that the QOV I had made for the recipient was draped over him when he received his Purple Heart. This message really touched my heart. I had not thought of the Purple Heart thing at all. Rarely do we know the name of the recipient and receiving such a thank you makes on realize the valuable mission of QOVs.

WOW the love for your brother is amazing. And if it not for your brothers service to his country where would we be?
Please thank him for me.

Tears spill over as I look at this beautiful quilt you have made for your brother. I can only imagine the family's reaction to your gift..please share it with us after you present it to him. Thanks to your family for their sacrifices.

Wow! Wow! Wow! Just beautiful!

What a wonderful heirloom !! You did a fantastic job on it .. you should be very proud !

This is very beautiful and so emotional. What a wonderful gift of love you are giving. Your pattern is perfect and your pictures are so very clear. Please, a pic of you giving this quilt is wanted by all of us!!

This is outstanding!!! I know it would make me cry. I'm sure it will become a family heirloom.

What a tribute! Your love shows in every stitch. Be very very proud of what you have made for it will be treasured by your family forever.

Spectacular memory quilt and your DB will absolutely love it!! You are a very special sister to make this amazing quilt for him! Bring lots of tissues, everyone will be tearing up, I know I did.

What a wonderful quilt. He will just love it.

I am speechless...That is absolutely beautiful. You are right, there are sure to be tears. I don't think I have ever seen a more beautiful valor quilt. What a lucky family, this is sure to be an heirloom.

Wow! What a tribute and absolutely stunning.

Very, very nice, I'm sure he will treasure it.

Priceless. Beautiful quilt. Looks like it was a lot of work. You can tell that a lot of love went into this quilt. Please show us pictures of when he receives this quilt. You are a wonderful sister to do this for him. Special to include your sister-in law. BrendaK

just what i would have said! :thumbup:
(oops, I thought I had "quoted"...)

My Dad is 89 today. He was in the Navy for 28 yes, my Husband served for 22 yes. What a beautiful, beautiful gift from the heart.

I have to say this is so amazing, what a wonderful quilt and gift, such memories and love.

You did an absolutely beautiful job on it! I love it.

That fabulous quilt needs to be displayed for a year at the American Legion or VFW, vets would have a fit over it & demand one for themselves!

Beautiful! Hope you share pics when presented to your brother.

What a wonderful and thoughtful gift that will be treasured for generations !

Oh my goodness. That's an amazing story and an amazing quilt. I can see the tears flowing now. How kind of you to also think of your SIL.

Your quilt is awesome and you are the greatest sister ever. My eyes teared reading your post. God Bless your family for giving so much for our freedom.

This quilt is very special and I am sure your brother will appreciate it. So glad you are able to present it to him after all this time.

First off, I want to thank each and every one of you for your lovely compliments. They warmed my heart and made me feel so humble. While I am excited to present this quilt to Rod and the pillow to Ada, I am also dreading it. I would really like to do this in private as I know that there will be tears. But I also know that some of my family would want to be there. I guess I will just have to let it play out however it's meant to be.
I spent my summers staying with them when I was growing up. Ada is like my second Mom. I love them both so dearly. And I am so proud of Rod. We were a family of 12, so you know that we were very poor. Rod only had a seventh grade education, but that never stopped him. He has excelled in everything he's done in life. He is one of my true heroes. And Ada was right there by his side, helping. They are true roll models in every aspect of life...marriage, work ethic, and just caring for others.
Sorry for too much personal information, but I want you to know that these gifts that I give from my heart are so well deserved.

Wow, what a stunning heartfelt gift! So impressive, and beautifully done.

Love your story…brought tears to my eyes. Your quilt and pillow are beautiful and your brother and sister-in-law will love them. Bet there will be more tears of happiness and appreciation when they receive them. Thank you for sharing !!! And thank him for his service too.

Priceless. Love it. Nothing more to say, there are just no words.

I can see someone crying seeing this quilt gifted to him... The lovely memories. That's a wallhanging not for the bed.. So beautiful..

quilts are so much than cloth sewn together, smiles, tears, memories and hugs!

Absolutely amazing !!! Even at this late date - please thank him for his service. May we never forget !!!!

That is wonderful..God bless your brothers and a big thank you from me and my family for their service..

All I can say is magnificent and such a wonderful gift to your brother!!!!

What a fabulous quilt! Just wonderful... I'm sure you have done your brother proud. Your mom must have been an amazing woman, too.

Love the pillowcase with the old photos. Your SIL will treasure that, I'm sure.

Hope you post pics of Rod when he receives this beauty....

And you are our hero. You have shared yourself, your family and your talent with us all. We all appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness in blessing your brother, sister-in-law and members of the family. But, then isn't this what our Lord expects of us? You are truly a blessing.

Wow...there won't be a dry eye in the building when you present this quilt to your brother. Congrats on a job well done! Please post pics of the presentation.

You did such a great job. I am also impressed with what a beautiful couple they were (are).

Speechless. Thank you to you and your brothers for their service. It is appreciated.