tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post8108170855390710442..comments2024-03-24T10:48:51.299-04:00Comments on Bejeweledquilts by barb: QOV CHALLENGE AND BLOG HOPBarbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06622919657309096651noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-19729175258638544102012-05-02T11:26:20.290-04:002012-05-02T11:26:20.290-04:00Dear Barb
Since this quilt is not big enough, I c...Dear Barb<br /><br />Since this quilt is not big enough, I cut out borders, after they are attached the quilt will be 68”x68”, the desired size is 55”x 65”, if you submit a size smaller it will be sold and the proceeds will go towards backing or batting for more QOV<br /><br />This is a bit of a miss statement. It is the Quilts of Valor policy that QOVs are not to be bought or sold. We do our best to see to place all quilts made to honor and comfort in the hands of deserving warriors. Size requriements and guidlines are posted on the QOVF web page www.qovf.org<br /><br />This is a wonderful blog and have enjoyed reading it a lot.<br /><br />Lori Kutch<br />Deputy Director<br />lori@qovf.orgUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228034365310700906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-85932848234751566572012-04-18T11:10:15.584-04:002012-04-18T11:10:15.584-04:00Hi Barb, I'm just flitting about catching up o...Hi Barb, I'm just flitting about catching up on a few of my favourite blogs to read (yes, you're on that list my friend...whether you like it or not!) Anyhow, I was reading about the QOV stuff and thought I'd let you know that there's a similar thing here in Australia too (http://aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com.au/)<br />Jan-Maree has posted stats up there of what she and the rest of us have achieved in the last few months....and there's plans of aiming for far more quilts in the next mailing period in time for Christmas.<br /><br />Hugs<br />NaomiBeeshebagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968489121085329309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-53835450960053466542012-04-12T23:32:33.478-04:002012-04-12T23:32:33.478-04:00I love this pattern! What an awesome looking quil...I love this pattern! What an awesome looking quilt! I'm going to have to try to find this so I can make one, too! :) My brother-in-law has gone to Iraq and Afghanistan a total of four times (he and his family are in South Korea now) so I know some of the worry that your family is going through right now. I always say a prayer for our soldiers so your nephew will be included in those prayers and watched over. Hugs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520962315731510136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-34352358598653637262012-04-04T20:02:52.146-04:002012-04-04T20:02:52.146-04:00I think this blog hop is so good! I have a son in ...I think this blog hop is so good! I have a son in the Marines, my Dad-Army, my Uncle was a POW in WWII. I am so proud of my son! I organize a BOM for our guild and we always do R/W/B blocks for July and donate them to a member who belongs to the QOV organization here. She makes them into a finished quilt. It is so touching to see these quilts that are extra pretty and nice and to know where they will be headed someday. :)Sherri https://www.blogger.com/profile/04928191196045775058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-12292169403552479952012-04-04T09:52:02.378-04:002012-04-04T09:52:02.378-04:00My son come from 2 families of service men! My fat...My son come from 2 families of service men! My father, was WWII on the beaches and 2 of my brothers in the army. Then my husband's side: His dad was in Panama (army), My husband was in during the Cuba crises, his brother was Navy, and a niece is Army now. My son was Army and was in Iraq. I'm very proud of all of them!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366125278265220528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-40783539504461075942012-04-04T00:21:40.165-04:002012-04-04T00:21:40.165-04:00My husband serves in the US Army. He is my best fr...My husband serves in the US Army. He is my best friend and my hero, he to is gearing up for a "business trip" (that's how I refer to deployments). Thank you for being part of this, it is truly inspiring.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145069330156169921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-85661708065278248802012-04-03T19:17:02.712-04:002012-04-03T19:17:02.712-04:00My dad served after WWII, my uncle Gene died in a ...My dad served after WWII, my uncle Gene died in a plane crash near England while on a rescue mission for another downed plane (before I was born). Many friends and cousins served. I'm proud of all of them. I love your quilt! I will be making some blocks, at least, and hope for a whole top. Thanks!teachpanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584921736119683337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-57331374571226934152012-04-03T16:43:03.743-04:002012-04-03T16:43:03.743-04:00Prayers going out for your nephew :) My brother ha...Prayers going out for your nephew :) My brother has had two duties as an inflight medic and is now finished (yea), and living with his wife, and new baby boy in Ohio. My 2012 list includes a QOV for my brother, a QOV for my brother to give to a family whose loved one is still serving, and of course, a baby quilt for his little one. I know, why am I on the computer with my list growing as I comment? :) Thank you for participating in the blog hop!Nancy Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07290873406016587211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-83884784095978360542012-04-03T16:35:09.409-04:002012-04-03T16:35:09.409-04:00You did a great job on your quilt. My dad served i...You did a great job on your quilt. My dad served in the army. He always liked to boast that he attended Harvard because he was trained as a mechanic and the training was held at Harvard. He was in the Phillipines and they grow onions. He said the workers would just pull one up and eat them like apples for their lunch. That is how he learned to eat them and I remember growing up that he ate an onion like that at almost every meal.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987985815743645069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-50363771351362320252012-04-03T13:45:19.003-04:002012-04-03T13:45:19.003-04:00My father-in-law served in WW II. He just recentl...My father-in-law served in WW II. He just recently has opened up about some of the stories of what he saw and did in the war. I have to admit it's fascinating but heartbreaking at the same time. He actually was to be one of the foot soldiers to enter Japan but they dropped the bomb. He was on a ship that could see the U.S.S. Missouri as the surrender papers were being signed. Coincidentally my son was serving on Oahu (mission for our church) on the anniversary of this signing and was aboard the U.S.S. Missouri doing service several times. He's just one of many relatives I have who served our country. My son-in-law is currently in ROTC and then will be serving our country when he graduates college this fall so the tradition goes on.onlymeherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880378084448908090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-27164375842270278802012-04-03T13:21:59.964-04:002012-04-03T13:21:59.964-04:00I always think of my great-uncle, Troy, who served...I always think of my great-uncle, Troy, who served in the army in WWII, and fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Germany. QOV is such a wonderful cause.Kelli Fannin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06320874172629888663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-81125449860140122522012-04-03T11:41:37.086-04:002012-04-03T11:41:37.086-04:00It seems like almost everyone in my family have se...It seems like almost everyone in my family have served our country: both grandfathers, my father, my brother (and my sister!), my husband is a Vietnam vet, and two of my sons chose to join the armed forces (one in the Air Force and one in the Navy). Currently we have a young friend in Afghanistan and we pray for his safety everyday. QOV is a wonderful program.Debra Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18359053020673776885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-11323305153130373232012-04-03T09:24:56.200-04:002012-04-03T09:24:56.200-04:00My husband served as a medic for almost 2 years in...My husband served as a medic for almost 2 years in Vietnam and is proud of our vets today. During his era they did not get praise for serving, it was a sad time.<br />I also made a quilts for valor once and I hope to do it again.Marehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17227040700491693766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-86903481515723604192012-04-03T08:03:29.087-04:002012-04-03T08:03:29.087-04:00I have taught kids to sew and we made little blank...I have taught kids to sew and we made little blankets for the cat cages and dog kennels in our local Humane society. Thanks for giveaway.Donna Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14243268437480664685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-85839473627059158312012-04-03T07:24:05.179-04:002012-04-03T07:24:05.179-04:00Before my throat cancer I was the leader of the yo...Before my throat cancer I was the leader of the youth group at church and now my children are grown. One of them, Chris, made the decision to serve his country. He is now going to Afghanistan. He is a tall, strong, handsome, confident young man now, but he will always be my sweet, shy, embarrassed young teen who had to be talked into everything. He is God's child and I know that God will be watching over him. Thank you for being so generous and I plan on working on some quilt blocks to be donated.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099599821000739182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-941746133106548182012-04-03T02:36:41.216-04:002012-04-03T02:36:41.216-04:00My middle brother completed boot camp a few months...My middle brother completed boot camp a few months ago and is stationed stateside. In June, the son of one of my lifelong friends is entering the Navy. We'll be holding them both close in prayer.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786511163919657885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-26486420130329405792012-04-03T00:18:11.059-04:002012-04-03T00:18:11.059-04:00All my charity quilts are going to the vets this y...All my charity quilts are going to the vets this year. Blessings to your family for a safe return.Wacky Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856084540569274206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-85187552231746266302012-04-02T23:28:48.936-04:002012-04-02T23:28:48.936-04:00My son has served in Iraq twice and my nephew is c...My son has served in Iraq twice and my nephew is currently in Afghanistan. We are praying for his safe return home. I am trying to get one made, not sure if I will be able to finish it in time though.Kate Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188179088732871204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-46544489471365493692012-04-02T22:58:54.023-04:002012-04-02T22:58:54.023-04:00Of all people I know, you certainly have a housefu...Of all people I know, you certainly have a houseful that have/are serving their country well. But, I'm sure it must be stressful on you at times.<br /><br />I love the quilt that you are making. I've always wanted to make this design. I have some fabrics picked and and looking forward to giving it a try. I'll definitely use starch. Hadn't thought about pressing the seams open, but I'll give it a try. The back of your quilt looks great! <br /><br />SewCalGal<br />www.sewcalgal.blogspot.comSewCalGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062059207544865569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-29691210766743230402012-04-02T21:20:10.654-04:002012-04-02T21:20:10.654-04:00My husband has been in the Air Force for 27 years ...My husband has been in the Air Force for 27 years and my son will be commissioned on May 25th. As a military wife, I couldn't be more proud of my husband and I will support him 100%...but I know it's going to be harder as a military mom. I still think of him as my little boy.... I've been quilting QOVs for our guild and encourage everyone to get involved! :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112729673101477426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-32451560171182468672012-04-02T19:49:02.682-04:002012-04-02T19:49:02.682-04:00Hi Barb I was involved in making a QOV up her in C...Hi Barb I was involved in making a QOV up her in Canada when one of my dear friends son went to Afghanistan for a year. What a stressful year that was but he did come back safe and sound. I am doing a H2H quilt right now or I would help out. I don't have a lot of time to quilt these days but I do try to do a couple of charity quilts ever year. Lots of luck on your quilt I know it won't take you too long. I will pray that your nephew will come back safely. Blessings sandrasandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04393681815579474629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-79687848431815206052012-04-02T19:46:59.961-04:002012-04-02T19:46:59.961-04:00The Quilts of Valor organization here in Georgia i...The Quilts of Valor organization here in Georgia is very active. I was lucky enough to attend a ceremony at Ft Benning where Quilts of Valor quilts were given to some very deserving AND appreciative soldiers. We've received letters from those who have received our quilts in the hospitals in Afghanistan and in Germany.Thanks for this Blog Hop and the chance to reach more and more quilters who can join in with a quilt or a block or two. Almost 62,000 quilts have been presented since QOV was started in 2003. Quilters are the BEST!!Linda Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10115732794318879219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-85548080052154511772012-04-02T19:46:34.558-04:002012-04-02T19:46:34.558-04:00My grandfather, father, two brothers, father-in-la...My grandfather, father, two brothers, father-in-law, husband, one son, and I were all in the military, either army or navy, except for one brother who went air-force. Go figure! I'm making quilts for American Hero Quilts, which is counted under QOV for quilts-made totals. They probably won't wind up counting, because I'm sending them to Washington to Sue Nebeker, but I was making them anyway, so that's okay. =) I love Aurifil thread! So, of course, I'd love to win this prize. I'm trying to find the embroidery thread someplace locally, and am not having much luck.Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09159163720029661287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-89760414245760246862012-04-02T19:35:41.485-04:002012-04-02T19:35:41.485-04:00I have several friends who have served in the Army...I have several friends who have served in the Army overseas - Vietnam & the current wars. God bless them all. I have made several QOV's over the last 8 years & hope to do a few more this year. I've gotten several letters or emails from those who received them - they are always so appreciative.Annmariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095049823634056778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906296252131082397.post-63730967103219638122012-04-02T18:02:36.761-04:002012-04-02T18:02:36.761-04:00Barb, god bless you. I would never try that block....Barb, god bless you. I would never try that block. It looks so hard to make. My husband and I both served in the air force. You are giving away my favorite thread. Thank you for the chance.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992246515171206371noreply@blogger.com