Central Florida Quilts Of Valor
The Central Florida Quilts of Valor Program
Honoring veterans in a unique way, local seamstresses are using their talents to reward servicemen and women who risked their lives to protect our country. It’s all part of the new Central Florida chapter of Quilts of Valor. It’s a national organization honoring veterans and active servicemen and women who have been touched by war.
The Central Florida chapter of Quilts of Valor. She creates & dedicates these quilts for healing and comfort for veterans and with the hope they become family heirlooms.
Each quilt is custom made and rewarded to the honorees during a formal ceremony.
“We try to stick to patriotic patterns most of the time. However, sometimes some veterans have problems with PTSD and one of those ways it can manifest itself is in an aversion to certain colors. Red is one of the predominant colors some can’t get past, so we make some quilts that are of other fabrics so we can recognize and award that veteran but still meet the needs of our veterans,”
“More than anything else, we want the recipients to know this is coming from our hearts and our love. Our respect for their sacrifice.”
Currently the Central Florida chapter of Quilts of Valor members volunteers their time to sew, but there is always a need for funding to cover the costs of materials.
There are 18 million veterans in the U.S. and three million active-duty service members in the U.S
We would love to award a quilt to each and every one of them, so we need quilters and we need help,”
The Central Florida Chapter of Quilts of Valor meets monthly if you would like to join in the fun!
To nominate a veteran, visit the Quilts of Valor Foundation website at qovf.org. The national organization was founded in 2003.
Here's How You Can Help
Central Florida Quilts of Valor Program is not for profit all volunteer organization & funded solely by donations.
Here is How You Can Help!
1. If you love to sew in a group come join our sewing sessions. It's lots of fun & you will be welcomed into a group of wonderful people.
Central Florida QOV Quilters meet the 3rd Thursday of every month except for December. If you like check it out we welcome you with open arms. If you would like to sew bring your machine. Meeting location - Orlando Elks Lodge #1079 12 North Primrose Drive. The meeting begins around 9 am & ends about 2 pm. Please use the side door where you see all the cars parked.
We would Love to have you visit and learn about this wonderful group & their mission! They are a great group & we love their dedication and what they do for our Veterans.
2. If your prefer to sew at home we can make that option work as well!
3. We can always use financially support.
4. Recently we lost a fabric donor & looking for anyone that help source bolts of Fabric.