What we do is nothing compared to their experiences, but we try to let them know how much they are deserving of this and so much more.
After the presentation our announcer asked if any would like to share any of their experiences with us. Some guys will talk about where they were deployed, some say if they retired after so many years and some rather not speak which is okay and very understanding. Some experiences are better forgotten. Then you have a few that will lighten the mood with a funny experience. We will never know exactly what it was like for them but we do appreciate their willingness to serve and those that pay the ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Whatever we do seems so small but we do out of respect and love.

I just love seeing them altogether! They are all so different. There are two here that used the same pattern but in different color fabrics and sashing are different. Also one is set on point. I like seeing what others quilters come up with to make the same pattern unique. Yes, the guys and wives all seem to appreciate the quilts and the presentation. The receive the quilt, a case to put it in or put a pillow in, a certificate and a copy of the presentation speech in case they want to review what was said. It’s a beautiful presentation if you’ve never been to one.

K, her and I talked so much we missed any refreshments.-lol her husband got his and came back and ate while we talked. He then asked about the restroom, went and came back and we were still yaking. Then our group started cleaning up. Everyone else had eating, visited and left except this couple. They have been married almost 60 years! I remember her saying about 1964, so I’m not sure if they were dating or married that year. She said her girlfriend spoke and understood enough English to get by but she didn’t. Ida said her and her husband first communicated by drawing on napkins. I said The language of love!-lol
Ida in Germany is not pronounced like we do. They say like Eda with the E sound instead of the I sound.

If you want to join a group that quilts for the veterans go to QOV and search for a group in your area or email me your place and I’ll search for a group to see if there’s one in your area. Or you could get the group you’re already in to join. That would be awesome!
I can’t tell you how rewarding it felt to see my husband receive his quilt and then for me to join. You can’t help but love the veterans for all they sacrificed for us. Presenting them with quilts to comfort and remind them we DO appreciate what they did for us and our country, is our way of thanking them for their service.
Your group sounds wonderful. I hope they would also want to join the QOV program. Go to their website and just read about it. Our group is about 20 miles from me. We meet 2 times a month. One time we work on QOV and the next meeting we work on CASA, quilts for our policemen to give when they have to remove a child from the home, or our own personal quilts.
Thank all your men from me for their service.

It does my heart good to meet these veterans and their wives. We also have a few women veterans, but not as many of course, as the men. I enjoy talking to them afterward.

Share some of your pictures with us! Please! I need ideas-lol
Thank you and it does warm my heart. I love to meet people.

You should see about joining a group in your area. I know you would be blessed!

Nothing amazing about me, I'm just a plain jane Toogie-lol
I have a few of those stars left to go in another quilt. I guess I made too many...I do like working with panels. One of the other ladies in my group, brought me 3 panel Thursday, that she has had for awhile but said I could use for us a QOV. My list is growing. I need to get back in the swing of things. My 2nd therapy session tomorrow.

I am sitting here by myself and really don't know how to express my feelings. I guess I'm embarrassed when someone makes a comment like this. I'm just me. Nothing remarkable or special about me. I do appreciate that you like the quilts, thank you. Love any post about Josh and glad he's doing well.