We have been making veterans quilts now for several years. I just realized that the latest batch (Oct) did not get photographed, so am posting ones from earlier in the year, but you get the idea. The quilts themselves don't change much pattern wise, only the various donated fabrics change.
In Oct. we got 17 lap size quilts for the vets done and given to the correct groups who will distribute them. We work strictly with donated supplies and volunteer time. Usually there are 3-5 of us working on them. It's a fun way to get alot done, and what a nice wonderful warm feeling to be doing something productive for our heroes. I'm not the type to go out and picket, although I have written letters to the "big brothers", it just seems so much more constructive to do something for them, rather than try to change policy. Some of the vets face many months in medical care and rehab, and some will live out their lives in veterans or nursing homes. I don't think we do enough for our vets......
