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The Quilts of Valor Foundation began in 2003. After her son was deployed to Iraq, Catherine Roberts felt the need to help in some way. Being a quilter, she made a quilt for a wounded returning service member to offer comfort and healing. Now, more than 20 years later, it is a national organization.
As of December 2023, over 373,394 quilts have been awarded to active duty military members and veterans from all American conflicts.
The mission of the Foundation is to cover service members and veterans touched by war in any way with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. It's going to be an awesome task to do that when you consider that there are over 2 million active duty and reserve troops plus over 18 million veterans out there today.
A Quilt of Valor is a one-time, life-time award to a living service member or Veteran. That is why, unfortunately, we cannot present QOVs to family members or children of fallen service members or veterans – there are many other groups that work towards those missions.
The association between The Village Quilters and Quilts of Valor began with a challenge – the usual VQ guild challenge which is issued once every other year. In June 2009 it was to create a patriotic Quilt of Valor which is a special, tangible way to say “Thank You for your Service”. After the competition, all the quilts were to be distributed to wounded or returning veterans. We had our best response ever and 85 quilts were made and awarded.
From that time on, a large number of quilters were hooked and wanted to continue the cause. Our TVQOV group was formed that year and, since then, meets once a month to create the special “Thank You” quilts.
The QOV group is a registered group member of QOVF and to date at December 2023 (including the original 85), we have awarded over 1,300 Quilts of Valor for the east Tennessee area and beyond.
Tellico Village QOV (TVQOV) group meets the 4th Monday of every month (except December) at 9 AM at the Chota Rec Center.
Contact Arliss Barber for further information at: QuiltsOfValor@villagequilters.com
Judith Kubesh, guild member and US Veteran, with her QOV on Veteran's Day 2015
Guild members receive Quilt of Valor at Guild Veteran's Day program Nov 2022.
l to r: Kurt S., Eileen T., Nancy C., Jeff T.
Guild members receive Quilt of Valor at Guild Veteran's Day program Nov 2017.
Back row l to r: LeeAnn A., Sandy K., Kip F., Judith K.
Front row l to r: Anita C., Karen F., Shelia U., Diane T.
Miss Sandy [Stechmesser], I want to thank you again. It took all I could do to hold back the liquid emotions. And yes, the quilt is on my bed.
Thanks, Richard C.
Arliss Barber & The Village Quilters:
With a deep appreciation, I want to thank you for the beautiful quilt that was given to me for serving our country. Thank you to Karen Forsyth and Brenda Smith plus all the others [Blockheads] that performed a “labor of love” in the making of this quilt. All of you will be rewarded in many ways for your generous outpourings of love. When I told my children of your giving of the quilt, all of them were very grateful for your thoughtfulness. Once again, thank you and may God bless all of you as you continue your dedication.
Wayne S.
Dear Village Quilters,
Thank you so very much for the wonderful Quilt of Valor. When Arliss presented this to me at my retirement ceremony, I was overwhelmed with the gift. I was so touched by this, I had to fight back the tears in front of my 185 Project Personnel who were attending the ceremony. I am deeply touched and humbled by this quilt of Valor. Thank you for all that you do to provide such wonderful gifts from your hearts and hands to our Veterans. With much gratitude, Jim B.
Jackie [Trombly], Thank you so much for the Quilt of Valor quilt you hand made. I'm honored to have received it and I will always treasure it. It's a great reminder to me that patriotism is alive and well in this complicated world we find ourselves.
Again, thank you. Bill P.
Dear Quilts of Valor Team:
I am beyond grateful for the incredible honor you bestowed upon me. Your dedication and unwavering American Patriotism shine through in your efforts to recognize and honor Veterans like me. Thank you for the special quilt; it holds a special place in my heart. I offer a special thank you to Laura Lynch and Sharon Clayton and others [Blockheads] for crafting such a stunning quilt. The presentation, with my wife in attendance, was a moment we will forever cherish. May God bless your entire Quilts of Valor Team for the warmth and comfort you bring to Veterans. Your generosity is a beacon of light that will forever be cherished. With sincere appreciation, Robert R.
Arliss Barber & all The Village Quilters:
I received a Quilt of Valor on Nov 2, 2023 at Legion Post 256. I will forever remember that day in which I was honored to receive a most beautiful quilt. Other than my many military awards, I had never received any such gift or honor. All of you touch my heart as never happened before. Your treatment and love shown toward me will truly erase the mistreatment most of us Vietnam Vets experienced after coming back home from that terrible war. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Don A.
Arliss Barber, Ginny Hatfield, Donna Waghorne, all in the Quilting Club:
Please accept my sincere appreciation for the beautiful “Quilt of Valor” I was presented by your foundation. I was very proud to accept this thoughtful and compassionate gift for my years of service to our country. Also, thank you to the hands that made this gorgeous quilt [JoAnn Bergren, Sharon Clayton] and to Donna Waghorne for her nomination letter. I will forever treasure it as one of my favorite momentos of my military service. Sincerely, Bruce B.
Arliss, Denise Paquin, JoAnn Bergren:
Thank you so very much for the truly exceptional quilt you presented me on Oct 7 in Lenoir City. I will prize this amazing work of art and the organization which you so well represent. I am the envy of my neighbors who all have loved the true work of art you created. Most of all, thank you for the work you do on behalf of our nation's heroes. I wish each of you a happy holiday season and many, many thanks for the heirloom piece you have provided me. Semper Fidelis; God bless you and all who support you. Larry N. - LtGen USMC (ret)
Thank you everyone who made possible the “Quilt of Valor” presented to me this past Sunday afternoon (9-24-23). We greatly appreciate all the efforts of those involved and for the time personally extended to me. Troy & Linda T.
Thank you everyone who made possible the “Quilt of Valor” presented to me this past Sunday afternoon (9-24-23). We greatly appreciate all the efforts of those involved and for the time personally extended to me. Troy & Linda T.
Thanks to all of you for your thoughtful efforts to give thanks to our military. The Quilt of Valor you made for us (Ed) is a real treasure. We both will enjoy it forever. We are truly grateful. Ed & Ruth F.
Thank you Peg and Brenda for you dedication and time creating this beautiful quilt to honor my military service. I felt very honored and touched by being presented with the Quilt of Valor. Thank you, Dave C.
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