Quilts of Valor

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Kris — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:24:10 GMT

Sharon,

I really like this design. Nice job.

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Sharon — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:54:52 GMT

Hi everyone! I hope you have been making some progress with a QOV project - or the projects you need to finish first. Fall seems to inspire me to get things accomplished. Many other activities pull at me, and my sewing machine is getting lonely. However, I found an active QOV group in Fayetteville NC and am getting involved there too. They meet each month at a quilt store there (Loving Stitches) and work on their own project or a group project. My 2nd QOV is with the longarmer of the group now. They are planning to load me up with quilts that need bindings at the October meeting. So, you will get to see pictures of quilts from this group, also.

I'd sure love to hear what y'all have been doing this summer!

Here's an EQ7 image of my next QOV:

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Sharon — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:57:54 GMT

Sharon, thanks for checking in with us! Pictures are always welcome!! I'd love to see pics of your QOV group in action!

There is not an active QOV group in my area (Raleigh NC), but there is one in Fayetteville NC (home of Ft. Bragg). Although it is an hour and a half away, I may get involved with them. I enjoy applying binding, and have already been asked to help with that part of the process. I feel blessed to be able to contribute my skill and heart to our valiant service members.

Keep us posted on your projects!

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Sharon — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:55:57 GMT

My LQS is very supportive of QOV. They have sponsored 2 sew days and have another scheduled for September 11. One of the ladies who works there is very active in the organization and works hard to coordinate local efforts. In addition, after they are quilted she has volunteers for sewing binding. It is truly inspiring to see so many people giving their time and talent to such a worthy cause - not to mention how much fun we have.

I recently finshed a quilt ( a UFO) that I gave to her for quilting. Sorry I did not get a picture - If I get it back to put on the binding I will be sure to get one then. I am currently doing the binding for a quilt completed by other quilters.

Sharon, thank you for starting the group and being a cheerleader!

Sharon in Delaware.

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Sharon — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:15:50 GMT

Kris:
I'll talk to the ladies at the LQS and see if they'd like to be involved.

My LQS has agreed to put a paragraph in their e-newsletter and have offered the shop as a meeting place. I've never been involved in a guild or other quilting group (except this one), so I'll be flying by the seat of my pants!

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Kris — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:26:29 GMT

I love the fabrics and the new pattern Sharon. There aren't any QOV groups in this area either but I'll talk to the ladies at the LQS and see if they'd like to be involved. They do a lot for local charities.

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Sharon — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:47:36 GMT

Hi everyone. Just checking in with you and see what you've been up to lately. I haven't heard back from the longarmer who has my quilt top - but mine was backed up behind her regular business and several other QOV that she already had. So, meantime I finished quilting on a top I had finished in June, had my machine tuned up, and shopped for the next QOV. I chose Not So Top Secret, by Alycia of Alycia Quilts. See below.

I also talked to Kate Meyers of Quilts of Valor Foundation - a regional coordinator there. She confirmed that many guilds and QOV groups make and gather quilts and then arrange with a nearby military base for the presentations. It is also ok to find a worthy recipient yourself if you only have a few quilts ready. She suggested speaking to guilds and service groups (like Rotary or Exchange Club, etc) and soliciting recipients and even money for supplies. There aren't any QOV groups in my neck of the woods, so some bush-beating is a great idea. I'll keep you informed.

Meantime, let us know what you've been up to, even if it isn't related to QOV.

Here is my next top - the fabrics are brighter than this image. Maybe my flash didn't go off.

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Sharon — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:24:11 GMT

Have you made progress with your Quilt of Valor? Any plans materializing?

Yesterday, I sent my QOV to the longarmer referred to me by QOVF. We talked by email and on the phone, and agreed on who was going to do what, and I sent the top and backing off to her yesterday. She has 4 other QOV's in her studio now, so she is dedicated to the work of the foundation. Time to find a pattern I like for the next one!

Happy quilting!

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Sharon — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:09:32 GMT

Nana:
Your quilt is beautiful and your blog is awesome. I really like your journal entry.

Thank you Nana. You always have such supportive and enouraging words!

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Nana — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:41:52 GMT

Sharon

Your quilt is beautiful and your blog is awesome. I really like your journal entry.

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Marie — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:10:34 GMT

Sharon of Raleigh:
Here is a picture of the finished top

Sharon, this is absolutely gorgeous!!!!! Great job.

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Sharon — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:21:39 GMT

Here is a picture of the finished top. I've just sent the email off to QOVF for the longarm quilter contact info!

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Kris — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:12:04 GMT

Great blog Sharon. I like how you describe the process for a non quilter.

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Sharon — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:31:14 GMT

Jean:
Sharon ~ Way to go! Can't wait to see picture and would love to hear a bit of what you put in your journal as far as the basics of the quilting process...........

I'm eager to get a picture, too. About the only place to do it is draped over something or on the deck. It has been in the high 90's here for weeks on end, so we stay inside as much as we can. I'll figure something out. I've just posted the full text of my QOV journal on my simple little blog (http://sharonsquiltedlife.blogspot.com/), including the quilting process. Let me know if I missed something.

Re: QOV Split Star Quilt by Mary B. Hayes - a project

Jean — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:24:20 GMT

Sharon of Raleigh:
I have finished my Split Star top! I'll post a picture as soon as I get a picture of it.

Sharon ~ Way to go! Can't wait to see picture and would love to hear a bit of what you put in your journal as far as the basics of the quilting process...........