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06.16

Sew4Good: Quilts of Valor + The Americana Quilt

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I’m really excited to tell you about this new Sew4Good Project: Quilts of Valor! Quilts of Valor is an established organization that provides patriotic quilts to veterans and they are always looking for sewers! So here is a post with all the Quilts of Valor info, including how to get started, quilt requirements, fabrics to use, pattern links and more!

Quilts of Valor was started by a mother who noticed her son struggling with PTSD after returning from military service. A quilt may not cure PTSD but the love and appreciation that is stitched in a specially made quilt can make a small difference. You can read more about Quilts of Valor’s mission here.
Quilts of Valor | The Americana Quilt

Quilts are often heavy in my experience and add a layer of physical weight to the body which has also been shown to help anxiety. Who doesn’t feel good with a homemade quilt to snuggle!?
I think sewists are some of the most loving people and we usually show it by giving our homemade things away. This is an awesome chance to show appreciation to a veteran and the perfect summer sewing project!
You can choose to give your quilt to someone you already know, or have Quilts of Valor match you with a vet. I love the human connection that we can create through sewing and this organization makes it so easy to participate.
 
Patriotic Quilt Pattern
 
 
The quilt shown is made from my new pattern Americana which was released as the Quilt Pattern of the Month this month! It will be available to purchase in my shop when the month is over, too! However, you can use ANY pattern for a Quilts of Valor quilt, including a few listed at the bottom of this post!
Military Appreciation Card
 
The Americana quilt is a really quick sew and 2 of the sizes included meet the Quilts of Valor requirements (the throw and twin sizes). We are sending this to a special veteran and hope it brings comfort! This quilt shown is the Americana quilt in throw size, which is about 56″ by 72″.
Free Veteran's Day Printable | Thank you for your service card
This post also includes a free download that says “Thank you for your service” to include with a quilt. I had my kids color all around it and we wrote a message on the back. You can download this print in 8″ x 10″ or formatted as a greeting card.
Free Veteran's Day Printable | Thank you for your service card
 
Click the purple button below to download. If you are already signed up for the email newsletter, enter your email again and you will be taken to the download page.
 
 

Quilts of Valor Quilt Requirements

Pattern of the Month
The main requirements are for fabric type and quilt size. Fabrics should be patriotic in nature. I used some really cute star fabrics for mine from Riley Blake Designs, listed below.
 
Good quality 100% cotton is suggested. High quality cotton is available at local quilt shops and online shops like Fat Quarter Shop, Etsy and Fabric.com. Most big-box craft stores carry a lower quality quilting fabric, sometimes with polyester blended in, so be sure to check fiber content when purchasing.
 

Americana Quilt Fabrics

  • Celebrate America Mini Stars Cream (affiliate links)
  • Celebrate America Mini Stars Red
  • Riley Blake Stars Navy seems to be sold out but here is a light blue version of the same fabric
  • Here is a similar navy stars fabric 

More great patriotic fabrics

  • Patriots Americana Star Circle Yardage
  • American Legacy Cream Plaid Yardage
  • Blue Batiks Storm
  • Fireworks and Freedom is a bright, patriotic line
  • Land of the Free Fireworks
  • More stars fabric 
  • More patriotic fabric
  • Bess’s Flower Garden has a muted red, white and blue color palette

108″ wide backing fabrics

These backing fabrics are already 108″ wide (typical fabric is 44″) so you don’t have to piece the back of the quilt. The backing fabric can add an extra design or pick a solid that matches.

  • Flags print wide back
  • 108″ navy/antique patriotic
  • Navy on cream star wide back
  • Berry Vine wide back
  • Blue paisley wide back
  • Royal blue solid yardage

Quilts of Valor Label Requirement

One unique requirement is a special label that shows the quilt is made for Quilt of Valor. You can purchase labels on Spoonflower or create your own with a permanent ink pen like the Sakura Pigma Micron Pen.

See quilt label requirements here.

Quilts of Valor Information
 

Quilts of Valor Size Requirement

  • The ideal size for a Quilts of Valor quilt is 60″ x 80″ but you can choose a pattern between 55″ x 65″ and 72″ by 90″.
See more specifics here.
 
Americana Quilt Pattern

Quilts of Valor Patterns

You don’t have to use any specific pattern for this project but the overall theme should be patriotic. The Quilts of Valor website has a few suggestions on their site, but I wanted to list a few more that I love so you have lots of options. These are a few pretty quilts that are either flag-themed or will look awesome in patriotic fabrics:

10 Patriotic Quilts to Sew for American Flag Themed Quilts | Quilts of Valor

  1. The Americana Quilt, shown in this post – 4 sizes (use throw or twin for Quilts of Valor)
  2. Let’s Stay Home Quilt by Polka Dot Chair, 60″ by 84″
  3. Flying Flags Quilt Tutorial by Diary of a Quilter, 66″ by 80″ 
  4. Stars Stripes and Dots Quilt, 65″ by 90″  
    1. Fat Quarter Shop also sells a kit for this quilt (affiliate) 
  5. Red Delicious Quilt Pattern, 69″ by 88″
  6. Stars and Stripes Forever, 57″ by 71″
  7. Stars and Stripes, 56″ by 71″
  8. Let Freedom Ring, 64″ by 82″
  9. Flag Quilt Block Pattern, 6″ by 6″ or 12″ by 12″
  10. All American Quilt Pattern, 66″ by 78″

See more Sew4Good Projects HERE!

 

All about Quilts of Valor - How to get involved, quilt requirements, etc
All about Quilts of Valor - How to get involved, quilt requirements, etc
All about Quilts of Valor - How to get involved, quilt requirements, etc

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