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    Old 06-11-2012, 07:42 AM
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    I too am partial to the Navy quilt. My Dad was career Navy--submarines--and my husband was a career line officer. I know what it means to familys who have spouses fighting for our freedom. Hats off to the men who serve and the families who support them on the home front.
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    Old 06-11-2012, 07:44 AM
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    Smile Navy Quilt

    Originally Posted by Sewfine
    I would like to make a navy quilt for my son. I know I will not have it finished by the time I leave to go see him on the 25th of July, I am still working on my granddaughters umbrella quilt. (The last row is not sewn to the others yet.) The USS Ronald Reagen CVN 76 (right side), USS Cleveland LPD 7 (bottom) and the USS John Paul Jones DDG 53 (left). Above the God Bless America panel, I would like to put a picture of US Naval Station Great Lakes training building where he did his boot camp and now an instructor there. The red, white and blue navy fabric will be the backing. Would like your opinions please.
    This is one remarkable quilt, you've put a lot of thought behind it, even my military hubby is impressed with it. Your son will be most proud not only of his quilt but the woman behind it. Great work!

    BTW....your gd's quilt is wonderful, know she's going to love and cherish it.
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    Old 06-12-2012, 09:17 AM
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    Are there any members in the Norfolk Virginia area near the Naval Station that could possible take a picture for me of the Welcome or entrance sign? I lost all my pictures in Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. Would like to include the picture in my sons' quilt. Thanks in advance for any help I can get.
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    Old 06-15-2012, 01:39 PM
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    Here is an update on how far I have gotten on the Navy quilt for my son. Opinions welcome. I am going to trim them in blue just as the Norfolk VA sign and then sash with the Navy backgroun fabric. Please be truthful, I want this to me a momenta of how he is appreciate for his service to our country. Everything is just pinned, for easy rearranging. There are a lot of pictures.
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    Old 06-15-2012, 01:43 PM
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    The labels I am going to enlarge them to match the width of the picture they represent.
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    Old 06-16-2012, 07:06 AM
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    Both are wonderful!!!
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    Old 06-16-2012, 07:11 AM
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    Great quilts! I have less than 2 yrs. to start getting one ready for my son who is retiring from the Army.
    Tell your Hero son I thank him much for his service and you and your family too.
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    What a treasure you are making! They are both wonderful!
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    Old 06-16-2012, 04:37 PM
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    Your son's quilt is Wonderful!! My son was also on the USS Ronald Reagan in 2010 with VFA 147 Argonauts. I wish I was as talented as you are I would do one of these quilts for my son as he has been in the Navy for 18 years.
    Your granddaughter's quilt is precious.

    Thank Your Son for his Service and Bless you and your family!!
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    Old 06-16-2012, 05:42 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jazzmyn
    Your son's quilt is Wonderful!! My son was also on the USS Ronald Reagan in 2010 with VFA 147 Argonauts. I wish I was as talented as you are I would do one of these quilts for my son as he has been in the Navy for 18 years.
    Your granddaughter's quilt is precious.

    Thank Your Son for his Service and Bless you and your family!!
    Thank for the nice comments. It is all about being creative and just going for it. I got some help from Charisma on how to sash the blocks. I was going to do them in all blue at first.

    Here is an update of what I have done so far.
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