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Under Our Wings: Quilts of Valor Event at Sievers

February 15, 2013 By Carolyn Foss

  On Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, Sievers will be hosting at least nine teams of coaches and rookies working on Quilts of Valor.  The Quilts of Valor program originated ten years ago when a Blue Star mom, Catherine Roberts, had a goal to cover all returning deployed service men and women touched by war with a reminder of America’s appreciation and gratitude.  A Quilt of Valor is a generous lap-sized quilt made of quality fabrics.  On March 8th, experienced quilters (coaches) will bring their sewing machines and prepare the fabric by cutting and pressing.  Any rookies who wish to come that day to observe are also welcome.  On March 9th, non-quilters (rookies) sew the 1/4″ seams and eat chocolate (!) according to Island coordinator, Ellen Graf.  At […]

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