Quilts of Valor®

Service Description

What is a Quilt of Valor®? A Quilt of Valor is a handmade quilt that is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war. The Quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.” Just bring your machine and basic sewing supplies. We provide the rest. To use the term Quilt of Valor or QOV, the quilt must have the following: Size - Recommended size: is 60" x 80"; minimum: 55" x 65"; maximum: 72" x 90" Label - with required information It must be awarded (it is not a gift) and it must be recorded. Fabric should be quality 100% cotton fabric, avoiding juvenile, gender or branch specific fabrics (unless the recipient is known to you). Usually red, white (off white) & blue fabrics are preferred. Use quality, adult-appropriate, 100% cotton, quilt-weight fabrics. Avoid juvenile prints and branch-specific fabric unless the recipient is known. A Quilt of Valor does not have to be red, white, and blue, but patriotic colors are very popular with recipients. Panels can provide a great focal point and bring in other colors. Think creatively with the recipient in mind. Use a commercial pattern or your design. Avoid full-size flag patterns that might resemble a casket flag. Various quilt block patterns may be stitched, although stars are the most often used. For more details about QOV, please visit their website at: www.qovf.org Purchases made in store for goods to be used expressly in a Quilt of Valor will receive 30% off. All other purchases are 10% off. For questions email: darlingtonquilts@gmail.com