St. Charles, Illinois USA

Designed for the clubEQ challenge for August, 2013: Patriotic

This quilt was sized and designed to fit the parameters for the Quilts of Valor project in the USA. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is “to cover all combat service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor” (QOV)

The recommended size for a QOV is 60″ x 80″.

This year is the 10th anniversary of the Quilts of Valor foundation. The foundation has awarded thousands of quilts made by volunteers for the cause.