{"product_id":"quilts-of-valor-sew-along-and-regular-meeting","title":"Quilts of Valor Sew Along and Regular Meeting - November","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur next meeting will be focused on creating quilts for future presentations. We will working on a group quilt using 10\" squares in \u003cmark data-color=\"#fecaca\" style=\"background-color: rgb(254, 202, 202); color: inherit;\"\u003ereds\u003c\/mark\u003e, whites, \u003cmark data-color=\"#bfdbfe\" style=\"background-color: rgb(191, 219, 254); color: inherit;\"\u003eblues\u003c\/mark\u003e and \u003cmark data-color=\"#fef08a\" style=\"background-color: rgb(254, 240, 138); color: inherit;\"\u003eyellows\u003c\/mark\u003e to make a patriotic star-block quilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to the group and want to contribute to the Quilts of Valor Foundation's mission to provide comforting and healing quilts to those touched by war?  Come to the meeting with your sewing machine and some fabric. We are going to be working as a group on these blocks, socializing, and learning!  If you're new to quilting but are familiar with your sewing machine, you can learn a new technique AND help make a quilt for a deserving veteran!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can also email \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"mailto:thesewingstars@gmail.com\"\u003ethesewingstars@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e for more information!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we'll be doing at the sew-in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuilting for Heroes:\u003c\/strong\u003e We will be working on creating and finishing Quilts of Valor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Sharing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a great chance to learn new techniques, share your expertise, and help fellow quilters in their Quilt of Valor journey. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran Tributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our efforts will culminate with a special presentation of completed quilts to local veterans to honor their service and sacrifice.  Have someone you'd like to nominate to receive a quilt?  Please let us know!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to get involved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContribute a quilt top:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have a Quilt of Valor top ready, bring it along to be quilted by our LongArmy Volunteers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBring your own project:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quilters are welcome to work on their own QOV projects at this sew along too. Please ensure they meet the foundation's size and quality requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake a quilt block:\u003c\/strong\u003e For those who can't attend in person, consider making a block or two or more!  We will assemple them into a quilt.  Please use red, white and blue fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport our veterans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if you can't sew, your presence and support are invaluable to the veterans we will be honoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy your participation matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery quilt you help create is a symbol of gratitude and a source of comfort for those who have served our country. Come and be a part of this meaningful effort to give back to our veterans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed more information?  Contact our Chapter Coordination Nicole at \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"mailto:thesewingstars@gmail.com\"\u003ethesewingstars@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny QOV fabrics or other materials purchased at Cottonwood will receive a discount at purchase. Feel free to donate fabrics for this effort as well.  That's a great way to support the effort even if you can't attend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MakerHub","offers":[{"title":"Sun, Nov 1 @ 9:00 AM","offer_id":50692754440447,"sku":"SESSION-fc7d875d1ea44d2ca4cd6977","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1456\/5631\/files\/IMG_5274-cropped_cd35e58a-25ae-4ad0-8da9-532d73d75bcb.jpg?v=1792283380","url":"https:\/\/cottonwoodinthepark.com\/products\/quilts-of-valor-sew-along-and-regular-meeting","provider":"Cottonwood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}