Today is the last day of the Quilts of Valor Blog Hop. It’s been wonderful to see so many quilts that are being made to honor our veterans. Thank you all so much for hopping along with us.
Be sure to check out the four Island Batik Ambassadors sharing their quilts today.
Steph Jacobson — Steph Jacobsen Designs
Leah Malasky — Quilted Delights
Anja Clyke — Anja Quilts
Maryellen McAuliffe — Mary Mack Made Mine
This week has been an exercise in me thanking everyone over and over. I am truly so grateful to everyone who participated, to Island Batik for sponsoring, and to all of the veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country.
The year to date total of quilts donated through Quilts of Valor is 13,311. I’m so pleased that we have been part of that effort. That is a lot of veterans who have been wrapped in our love.
I’m sitting here, listening to fireworks go off in my neighborhood, reflecting on a lovely day spent barbecuing with family. This lifestyle that we have been blessed with is truly wonderful. Several generations of my family fled persecution in other countries and found safety in America. Many of them took up arms to protect that safety and freedom once they found it. I hope that everyone in the world who strives for freedom and safety can find it.
If you want to make your own QOV, sign up for the giveaway for a 10″ Stack of Freedom fabric from Island Batik. Of course, you can do whatever you like with the fabric, but trust me, it is a really good feeling to see someone get one of these quilts.
a Rafflecopter giveawayHere is the list of all of the Island Batik Ambassadors who have participated in the hop. Don’t miss a single one of them. Our next monthly challenge is “artsy”. All of the quilts will be unbelievable. I’ve got to get started on mine!
Participants
July 1
Becca Fenstermaker — Pretty Piney
Denise Looney — For the Love of Geese
Gail Sheppard — Quilting Gail
July 2
Pamela Boatright — Pamela Quilts
Anne Wiens — Sweetgrass Designs
July 3
Bea Lee —Bea Quilter
Carla Henton — Creatin’ In the Sticks
July 4
Emily Leachman — The Darling Dogwood
Joan Kawano — MooseStash Quilting
Jen Strauser – Dizzy Quilter
July 5
Steph Jacobson — Steph Jacobsen Designs
Leah Malasky — Quilted Delights
Anja Clyke — Anja Quilts
Maryellen McAuliffe — Mary Mack Made Mine
It looks beautiful, Jen. A very deserving veteran is going to love this quilt. Regina
The Freedom line from Island Batik iOS the Best fabric for QOV quilts- Love them 🇺🇸
Just started looking through all the quilts linked here, they are wonderful!
Thanks for the blog hop, there were many beautiful quilts made, out of beautiful fabric.
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Island Batiks, so many to choose from but Graphic Gems in my favourite colours is my pick. The QOV quilts, what a wonderful number given, and I am sure each one is so appreciated.
I’ve got 3 QoV in various stages in my sewing room at the moment. Nowhere near out of fabric, but certainly wouldn’t mind having something as beautiful as Island Batiks for the next one.
Garden Party…love Island batiks to pieces!
so far, i have made 3 quilts of valor and would love to make one from these fabrics.
As a veteran and having at least 20 living veterans in my family this has given me many ideas for more quilts. Thank you. I am involved with valor quilts in my local area also.
The Graphic Gems line from Island Batiks are just so beautiful. I just love those colors. Thanks to all the creative quilters for your fabulous Quilts of Valor. Each and everyone is a treasure!