LindaBlazek

Patriotic Quartered Stripes-Quilt of Valor

Our local Hospice sewing group member presented a quilt she created from your Quartered Stripes tutorial that intrigued me to use it for a Quilt of Valor. Stripes were not the typical uniform variety, but had variations that made the assembly interesting. The border was a group effort, with approvals from three Freedom Stitchers of Iowa members.

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Home of the Brave

This is a Quilt of Valor top to be presented to my orthopedic surgeon in a future award ceremony. It is customized with the bones fabric and checkered fabric (like his checkered shirts) and uses the gorgeous "Home of the Brave" fabric panel created by Dan Morris

By LindaBlazek

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Home of the Brave

This is a Quilt of Valor top to be presented to my orthopedic surgeon in a future award ceremony. It is customized with the bones fabric and checkered fabric (like his checkered shirts) and uses the gorgeous "Home of the Brave" fabric panel created by Dan Morris

By LindaBlazek

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American Honor Quilt of Valor

This quilt top was pieced to honor a former Air Force member, who also volunteered at our local Salvation Army office. She has a tattoo on her leg honoring fallen warriors, so when I saw this fabric panel, I had to apply for a quilt to be awarded to her in a ceremony. The wild colors with circles of text, remind me of the neon tennis shoes she wore as a volunteer, and the words, "Kind Heart, Fierce Mind, Brave Spirit" fit her to a tee.

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Larry's Memories Wall Hanging

My brother celebrated his 72nd birthday in June. I have wanted to memorialize the vehicles he has owned over the years, so asked for a list, then downloaded images of the same vehicles, as no photos were available of all of them. I printed them, made this top, and will finish as a wall hanging or throw for over the couch. I included a photo of him and his wife.

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Step Ladder Quilt

Step Ladder is a Quilt of Valor I used from Jordan Fabrics. It was a simple technique that used 2 1/2 inch strips, of red white and blue.

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Baby Quilt from Wedding Dress

I was commissioned to make a girl's baby quilt from a woman's wedding dress and pink fabrics. The dress was embellished with pearl beads and sequins, so they had to be removed before cutting was done. It went together very well, and I layered it with cotton batting and backed it with wonderful pink Minky. It will be cherished forever, even though not a very practical quilt to use daily.

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Window Shopping

I work and volunteer at our local Salvation Army Corps office, and the kitchen manager served in the military. I applied for a Quilt of Valor for him, but it was determined since he wasn't in combat or an actual conflict, he did not qualify. I made a personal quilt for him to thank him for his service in Germany, and presented before he is to have shoulder surgery this month. With the temperatures in the teens, it will be a warm recovery tool for him.

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6 Point Log Cabin Star Quilt of Valors (2)

I found this pattern at an estate sale, and thought it would work well for a Quilt of Valor. I made 2 stars thinking I would need them to meet the required size for Valor quilt. As it worked out, I was able to use one for each quilt, changing background fabrics. Thank you to all Veterans!

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American Pride

This quilt is a Quilt of Valor that will be presented to a veteran of war conflict in a ceremony in the near future.

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Strip Hunter Star Quilt

My personal goal is to create a Quilt of Valor quilt top each month. This month, I chose a pattern for the Hunter Star, and completed it for February. I am a member of the Iowa Freedom Stitchers, and our group presents quilts to veterans who have served our country with honor.

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