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A Quilt of Valor (QOV) is a wartime quilt made to honor our war wounded and those service-members and veterans who have been affected by war. It is the quilter’s tangible way to say “Thank you for your service, sacrifice and valor in the defense of our country.”

What size is a Quilt of Valor?
Generally, a QOV is a lap-size quilt: Recommended size: 60" x 80".

What fabrics are used to make a Quilt of Valor?
Choose fabrics that are high quality, high thread count, 100% cotton, not previously used.
Choose fabric you would want to have in the best quilt you own.

What colors are used to make a Quilt of Valor?
The most popular colors are red, white and blue. Patriotic fabrics are generally loved. However, not all recipients want red, white and blue quilts, so feel free to choose other color palettes as well. About 10% of the recipients are women, but, in general, they do not request ultra-feminine quilts.

How can I get involved???
1. Make a quilt; if you have the ability to do the whole thing, go for it!
2. Make a quilt top and provide backing; you can get it quilted by QOV or Guild members.
3. Donate patriotic fabrics, batting and/or money.
4. Make a block — kit provided at Guild meetings.

We meet the 2nd Saturday of each month at the International Quilt Museum (IQM), from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Bring your own project. Also, bring a sack lunch (we can store lunches in the fridge at the IQM).

QOVs are awarded each month at the VA Coffeehaus in the Auld Pavillion Recreation Center (Antelope Park); 3rd Friday of each month from 10:00am to 12:00pm. All are welcome to attend.

For more information, contact Sara Kenny, Nebraska QOV State Coordinator at sara.kenny@qovf.org.

Discover Nebraska is a Quilting/Social Studies unit geared to 4th graders studying Nebraska history. Our objective is to enrich the curriculum by providing an interesting and educational way to teach Nebraska history and the history of quilt making. To accomplish this, we use our Discover Nebraska quilt (made by our committee), a Nebraska map, visuals and quilts. Guild members have donated over 20 quilts for this purpose. Our quilts range from an 1887 crazy quilt to a painted quilt that tells the story from the book "Sam Johnson and the Blue Ribbon Quilt." Our donated quilts have been documented by a group of ladies who work in quilt preservation and documentation. Two hours is spent in each school beginning with a central presentation for all 4th grade classrooms. The students then go to the classroom, where they color quilt blocks and assemble their paper quilt. All classes reassemble to show off their quilt, we review the materials presented, show our current quilting projects and answer student’s questions.

To learn more, visit the Discover Nebraska website at discovernebraska.org.

As part of its mission to promote, showcase and educate others about quilting, The Lincoln Quilters Guild (LQG) offers an annual scholarship. The award of up to $1,000 supports quilt-related research or projects by an individual or group engaged in studies in textile history or conservation, the creative execution of quilting, or its artistic, cultural, economic, historic, or scientific impact. 

Click here for the LQG Scholarship Guidelines and Application. Applications are due April 1.

If you prefer to submit your application online, you may do so at https://form.jotform.com/220115959262051

Desired quilt size is 50” x 70” as bunk beds don’t have space for extra on the sides.  The Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) organization provides new bedding, pillow, and quilt with each bed, as the recipients don’t always have the necessary bedding available.

Quilt drop offs are at Good Shepherd Church at 8300 E Pointe Rd from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Sleep In Heavenly Peace raises $250 per bed for the bed construction and bedding. Anyone wishing to work on a build, or to donate, contact Rhonda Obermeier, Director for the Lincoln Chapter (402.730.3430).

Their email is NE-LINCOLN@SHPBEDS.ORG​