Quilts of Valor

Experienced quilters meet on the third Friday of the month. We focus on making and presenting high quality, patriotic quilts to local veterans.

A Quilt of Valor® is our award to Service Members and Veterans who have been touched by war. It says, “thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.”

For more about the Quilts of Valor program, visit the official website.

Are you a quilter and want to know how you can help? You can make a Quilt of Valor!

Quilts of Valor reflect the best possible workmanship and use of quality materials. This is consistent with the Foundation’s core value of promoting excellence.

Choose Your Fabric and Patterns:

• Fabric used for a Quilt of Valor should be quality, 100% cotton fabric appropriate for adults.
• A Quilt of Valor does not have to be red, white and blue, but patriotic colors are very popular with recipients.
• Patterns and blocks can be of any design suitable for a patriotic theme. Browse patterns.
• Avoid juvenile, gender or branch specific fabrics, unless the recipient is known to you.

Put It All Together:

• A Quilt of Valor is to be large enough to cover an average-sized adult, with an ideal size approximately 60″ x 80.” Finished size can be no smaller than 55″ x 65″ and no larger than 72″ x 90.”
• The Quilt consists of a top, batting, and backing. It must be machine or hand quilted. A tied quilt is not acceptable for a Quilt of Valor.
• Backings provided to The LongArmy Volunteer must be 8″ wider in width and 8″ longer in length.
• QOVF Members in good standing may request quilting of their tops by a LongArmy Volunteer, free of charge.
• Use quality, low loft batting such as cotton, cotton blends, polyester or polyester blends. Quilting should be appropriate for the quilt and not overly dense, which can reduce the loft of the quilt.
• Double fold, also known as French Fold, binding is recommended for durability. Hand stitch or neatly machine stitch binding.
• A Quilt of Valor must be labeled as such, and include the name of the veteran or service member. See our Policies and Procedures for additional information.

Donate Your QOV:

There are many Veterans and Service Members all over the country who have been nominated and are awaiting their Quilt award. You can help by contacting a local Group or State Coordinator and donating your Quilt.