Quilt of Valor Quilt at the Goodwill
#41
I agree with dunster - the gift is the point. Giver and reciever are blessed. Used quilts being recycled is preferable to stored and unused...weather they find homes as picnic blankets or doggie snuggies. My blessing is in the stitching - once it leaves my control I've learned the hard way to release it without sentimental attachment. My reality moment came after the holidays years ago, I was volunteering at a community center when a couple of dozen charity quilts for headstart kids were dumped into our box at the grocery parking lot. Our guild had given nearly a hundred to a United Way party for kids in our town, apparently they were not received as eagerly as the Toys for Tots. After they were priced and set out for purchase I bought half of them and passed them on to kids coming thru our center...talk about coming full circle! Southernmema nailed it, we quilter sisters are a breed apart. What a priviledge to have this forum to praise and vent - love this group. Piecemaker
#42
so sad to think someone turned loose of a quilt made for them in love and respect. I hope we don't see a lot of that continuing.
I just posted a 4th of July story about a wouded warrior, here and on my facebook. I hope it is enjoyed and somehow helpful.
The name is four namer for the sotry
I just posted a 4th of July story about a wouded warrior, here and on my facebook. I hope it is enjoyed and somehow helpful.
The name is four namer for the sotry
#43
We all have to do our part. If that means we find somebody loved quilt [the maker] in a goodwell or garage sale. we have to fix at and send on to the next person in need. Maybe the first person is gone and the family didn't know how the pass it along. Thank for help with the quilt "smickchick" I know what ever you do with it will be good.
#44
I appreciate the Quilts of Valor project and admire what is being accomplished but, and this is my opinion only, the strictly red, white, and blue color scheme can be a bit off putting. I believe some service men and women would love a quilt but Red White and Blue can be very 'busy' to someone recovering from a head injury or is confined to bed for any length of time. Or I could be wrong.
#45
I appreciate the Quilts of Valor project and admire what is being accomplished but, and this is my opinion only, the strictly red, white, and blue color scheme can be a bit off putting. I believe some service men and women would love a quilt but Red White and Blue can be very 'busy' to someone recovering from a head injury or is confined to bed for any length of time. Or I could be wrong.
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