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This year I made 8 lap quilts for the NJ chapter of Operation S.T.A.T, which is Standing Tall for American Troops.
They were collecting lap quilts to give out to Veteran's homes. They ended up with over 400. Also they fill and give out stockings.
My late husband was in the Army, and my best friend's husband is a Vietnam Vet, so we created together. I got to quilt them on her long arm quilter, so that part went quicker than if I was quilting on my sewing machine. Was fun! We only started in Oct, but plan to start some throughout the year to be ready for next Christmas season.
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crafter2243
05 Dec 2017
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Love, love, love that idea. Lucky you, to be able to use the long arm. Our Veterans really deserve some loving and you surely send a lot with your quilts. Thank you
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dragonflyer
05 Dec 2017
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Well done...great way to get lots of use out of that lovely long arm!
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Thank you for your many hours of work. What a special gift for so many men and women who have given so much. Love to you from an Air Force wife.
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What gifts of love! Thank you forr all you do for our military men and women.
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My husband is an Army veteran and other vets in the family, not around your chapter but I thank you for doing for ANY of the veterans. They all deserve it and so much more.
Wish I could have been there with you to play with this set-up. I'd love one!
Wish I could have been there with you to play with this set-up. I'd love one!