We are not yet back to doing Quilt of Valor presentations, but the construction of quilts goes on. At some point, we'll need a closet full to cover the backlog of veterans in line for a Quilt of Valor. So, we continue to sew, piece and quilt, in i-sew-lation. This one was pieced by Didi …
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A Quilt of Valor with Frankenbacking
This quilt came off the longarm about a week ago. It is a Quilt of Valor, and was a bit more of a challenge at the beginning, as the backing had several problems. This is what I call Frankenbacking. There are four vertical seams and two horizontal ones. The friend that gave it to me …
Retreat Quilt and a Batting Review
On our recent retreat at Febuary Hill, one of the days was spent working on another Quilt of Valor. I had enough stars left from you, dear readers, to do another To The Nines pattern. All I needed to do was to make some nine-patches. I had cut squares and brought them with me, this …
Sewing “To The Nines” for Quilts of Valor
Our sewing day for Quilts of Valor was a fun day of hard work by a small group of very motivated sewing enthusiasts. We set up the night before, with the door prizes displayed, refreshment table set with nice decorations, patriotic quilts on the walls, wool batting sample gifts for participants set out, and information …
Quilts Of Valor Sew Day is Tomorrow
Checking the mail this week has been fun, with wonderful blocks arriving for the National Sew Day. Tomorrow, From My Carolina Home is hosting a Quilts of Valor Sew-In at Beginnings Quilt Shop in Hendersonville, NC, an all day event to make blocks and tops for Quilts of Valor. We'll have refreshments, and hourly door …
QOV Free Pattern – To The Nines
I have designed an original pattern for Quilts of Valor that I am calling To The Nines. "To the nines" is an English idiom meaning "to perfection" or "to the highest degree" or to dress "buoyantly and high class" (Wikipedia). Certainly, this applies to our veterans. The design is simple, a variable star with nine …
Taking a Quilting Class
Whether you are a quilter, sewist, home cook or amateur gardener, do you like taking classes? I certainly do! I always learn something new, and I get to have a whole day of sewing with friends, and meeting new friends. Even better when it is taught by friends! This quilting class was actually a bit …
A Live Blog Event is Coming for Quilts of Valor!!
Save the date, Saturday February 1, for a first time LIVE blog event, with lots of ways for you to participate whether you are local to Western NC or live elsewhere. From My Carolina Home is hosting a Quilts of Valor Sew-In at Beginnings Quilt Shop in Hendersonville, NC, an all day event to make …
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Quilting the Quilt of Valor
When we left this Quilt of Valor, it had the sashing finished and border added to bring it up to the right size. If you missed the first post showing the block and how it was made, click on Quilt of Valor. It was loaded on the longarm, and I chose a navy blue thread …
Working on a Quilt of Valor
It is Veteran's Day weekend, time to honor our living veterans and thank them for their service. One of the ways I do this is by participating in the Quilts of Valor organization. In October, I went to a retreat and got a little farther on my Quilt of Valor that I started last February. …
