I saw a young man sitting on the side of his bed in the middle of the night, hunched over. Founder Catherine Roberts’ son Nat was deployed in Iraq. Quilts of Valor Foundation began in 2003 with a dream, literally a dream. How it all Began - Catherine Roberts’ Dream To use the term Quilt of Valor, Quilts of Valor or QOV, the quilt must be a specific size, must have a lable with required information, it must be awarded (it is not a gift) and it must be recorded. The Quilt says unequivocally, "Than you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation." It is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war. VERONA AMERICAN LEGION VETERANS FOUNDATIONĪ Quilt of Valor (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted.DAN SEEHAFER, CANDIDATE FOR NATIONAL COMMANDER.AMERICANISM & GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP TEST.Use the text editor to customize yourMason-Lindsay Post 385, The American Legion Double-click the text box and begin editing. Ver stray from the original purpose of our organization, it will always be a "warm and friendly" haven for those of us who share the love of a "warm and friendly" quilt. Evening and Morning meetings are now held at this location. Bethany Lutheran Church was selected as the new meeting place.Ī new location was secured as of November 2013 at Indian Creek Clubhouse located in Elkhorn. At the same time, the Steering Committee felt that to support this initiative, it was time to find a facility that ould allow for growth and accommodate the Guild’s growing needs. The interest has been significant and has created a very positive addition to our already great quilt guild. A “trial” to test the feasibility of such a group was begun in January, 2005. One of the original founders presented a suggestion to add a “Day Time” meeting to our Guild in the spring of 2004. The year 2005 brought a number of changes to Cottonwood Quilters. If we never stray from the original purpose of our organization, it will always be a "warm and friendly" haven for those of us who share the love of a "warm and friendly" quilt. To contribute to the growth and knowledge of techniques, textiles, patterns, history, and quiltmakers by providing educational meetings, travel and fellowship.Īt the April meeting a logo was chosen, the first raffle quilt was planned, small social quilting groups were formed and By-Laws were submitted.COTTONWOOD QUILTERS was on its way!.To encourage quilt making and collecting.To sponsor and support quilting activities.To promote the appreciation and knowledge of fine quilts.It was understood to "Come early, bring your own chair or plan to sit on the floor".Īt that first meeting, the Cottonwood Quilters of Nebraska name was chosen and the aims of the group were accepted: We met in our basement classroom for two years on the 3rd Monday of each month. Thirty-four quilters attended the first "get-together" and thirty became charter members. We often lamented that there were such fantastic people in the different classes who would never meet each other, and the idea was sparked for a nonteaching group. Paulette and I "found" each other through our same appreciation of quilts and quiltmaking and she was soon teaching, also, under our co-op name of "House on the Hill Quilters". As more and more interest was shown in learning to quilt, regular classes were started in my basement.
The Bicentennial's "return to the basics" played an important role in the formation of our group (a gathering together of persons with similar interests). John's Church, the Cottonwood Quilters have made great strides. Cottonwood Quilters formed March 24, 1980įrom a basement classroom to the reception hall of St.
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