giquilt

I did not know they had these requirements, here they are from the QOV foundation website.
Giquilt
Overview of the QOV Process

[h=2]Standards of Excellence[/h][h=3]Fabric[/h]

• Do
  • Use high quality 100% cotton quilting weight fabric appropriate for an adult.
• Do Not
  • Use sheets, thin, stiff, metallic or scratchy fabric.

[h=3]Pattern[/h]

• Do
  • Many free patterns are available on our website and on the web.
• Do Not
  • Make rag or flag replica quilts.
  • Make a wholecloth or cheater cloth QOV unless you are a professional quality quilter.

[h=3]Size[/h]

• Do
  • Top: Recommended 60"x80"; Minimum 55"x65".
  • Backing 4 to 5 inches larger on all four sides.
• Do Not
  • Make quilt top less than 55" x 65" or larger than 72" x 90"

[h=3]Binding[/h]

• Do
  • Use straight cut or bias double fold binding; join binding pieces with diagonal seams.
  • Apply neatly by hand or machine.
• Do Not
  • Fold over backing and use as binding or zig-zag binding in place.

[h=3]Quilting[/h]

• Do
  • Machine or hand quilting in an appropriate design. (free hand, pantograph, or computer guided patriotic or generic designs).
  • Balanced stitches of uniform size. (5 - 7 stitches per inch if quilted by hand; 8 -12 stitches per inch if by machine).
  • Low-loft quality batting. (Cotton, 80/20, or poly from Pellon, Warm Company; Quilter's Dream; Hobbs)
• Do Not
  • Tie.
  • Do only stitch in the ditch on a domestic machine or use giant meander.
  • Do not use high-loft batting.

[h=3]Label[/h]

• Do
  • Must say Quilt of Valor and include a blank for name of recipient.
  • Should include names of piecer and quilter.
• Do Not
  • Do not include more than your first name and state.
  • Include advertising, political or religious messages.

[h=3]Journal[/h]

• Do
  • Write a note to the recipient.
• Do Not
  • Do not include more than your first name, and state.
  • Include advertising, political or religious messages.

[h=3]Washing[/h]

• Do
  • Wash your quilt after it is quilted and bound.
  • Use a Color Catcher in the machine.
• Do Not
  • Use scented laundry products.
  • Send a quilt covered in pet hair or tobacco smoke.

[h=3]Presentation Case[/h]

• Do
  • Make a coordinating pillowcase or bag in which to place your QOV.
• Do Not
  • Send your quilt without a presentation case.