QOV Fall Display

The Columbus Quilts of Valor (QOV) group is quite prolific.  There was a display of quilts this past May and this weekend is another display of 221 quilts that have been completed since then.  Flossie, a 92 year old member of the group, is one of the most prolific but she's slowing down slightly.  Recently, she's been piecing about 4 tops a month, down from her previous 4 tops a week.  Either one of those figures beats my record any day!

There are so many quilts, they are folded in thirds and drape the front of the dais and the side of the sanctuary.  This is just one side of the sanctuary!  They are also draped and hung across the back of the sanctuary.

The quilts are on display at the Community Church of Columbus and can be seen in their sanctuary this Sunday or Monday morning.  Be forewarned:  if you show up on Monday, you might get to help take them down! 

Carol happened to show up while I was there.  She's in front of one of her favorite quilts. 

Ken made the two quilts hanging in the center of the front display.  He also made several others scattered around the display.

Go Colts!  Even in quilts, we express our team spirit.

Cortland Elementary kids worked on four of the quilts on display.  They used crayon to color squares that were then alternated with fabric for a very touching display of patriotism.

Here's one of the squares up close.  Each block had  an expression of thanks and appreciation along with each child's unique drawing.  I like this Statue of Liberty, don't you? 

It's always interesting to see a collection of quilts and this is no exception.  While several of the quilts are patriotic in their design and colors, others are just wonderful collections of colors and patterns.  I was also looking for quilting patterns and saw a few that were new to me.  Who knows...they may show up on a quilt in the near future.  I've already tried some of them on today's newspaper - my informal sketch pad.

Cheers!  And my deep gratitude to all who serve in our armed forces.

Margaret