Blueridgebeverly

My Dad will turn 96 October 28. He is a WWII vet. I think a Quilt of Valor would be very meaningful for him.

I’ve only been quilting for a little more than a year and am not involved in a guild. I’m not sure of the protocol for QOV. I’m trying to decide if I should try to contact a local (to him) group, a local to me group, or maybe make him one myself. My skill set hasn’t matured past SITD, so I’d probably want to pay someone to do the quilting.

I googled it and did find a website dedicated to QOV. It included guidelines to make them, donate them, and request one for a veteran.

I’m a little worried about timeline for requesting one given his age.

I thought I would ask advice here. Is it kosher for me to make him one? Would it still be possible to get something that authenticates it as a QOV.......I think that recognition would mean something special to him. Should I contact a group in his area?

thanks in advance for your advice.