Quilts of Valor Long Arm Machine by Gammill

Jodie Davis — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:39:00 GMT

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Wow! This is no ordinary long arm machine! The Quilt of Valor machine in all of its patriotic glory is being unveiled this week at Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas. Designed to serve as a patriotic symbol of homage and healing for America’s war wounded, the custom painted Gammill hand-guided quilting machine bears images of the United States Stars & Stripes, an American Eagle, the Constitution, Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima, and a Saluting Soldier. The machine pays tribute to and thanks all servicemen and women who proudly serve the United States Military.
            Catherine Roberts, 2003 founder of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, commented, “The imagery depicted on the machine is both stunning and moving. The detail and craftsmanship of the illustrations are truly remarkable. The machine boldly represents our Organization’s mission – to cover ALL war wounded servicemembers and veterans with Wartime Quilts of Valor.”
            Gammill commissioned artist Christopher Cofield to paint the machine, which took approximately 50-hours to airbrush. Ronald Parker, Gammill, Inc., CEO stated, “The Patriotic machine has been an honor to create in partnership with the Quilts of Valor Foundation. It is symbolic of the brave servicemen and women who have given their lives to defend our liberty. I am pleased we could design and build this machine in their honor.”
            Quilts of Valor has enlisted Juilliard School graduate, Actor and Singer Ross Chitwood to sing the National and American Anthem during the unveiling Ceremony. The machine will be on display and in use making Wartime Quilts of Valor throughout the Festival. Visit Gammill’s web site to find out more, and to locate a dealer near you.

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Quilts of Valor Long Arm Machine by Gammill