FAQs

Fabric used should be high quality 100% “shirt-weight” or “quilt-weight” cotton fabric appropriate for adults. While Quilts of Valor do not have to be red, white, and blue, most recipients, given a choice, choose quilts that are patriotic in theme. Patterns and blocks...

Two main reasons: To show support for service members and veterans To market your business to volunteers making Quilts of Valor® (QOVs). Over QOVs have been awarded by over 10,000 volunteers. The average cost of materials alone is about $300.00 per...

Quilts are made in three layers: a top which is normally made of pieced fabric to form a pattern or design. It is then layered with the middle section, the batting that provides the warmth. These two layers are then fitted with a backing which is normally a single...

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Individual Members and the public are prohibited from raising funds in the name of Quilts of Valor Foundation. We do not compensate those who make QOVs. Individuals can encourage donors to contribute via the website Donate or by sending a check or money order to:...

An Individual membership is $40.00/yr. Would you like to register or renew as an individual member? Click here – to register An Individual membership as part of a registered QOVF group is $10.00/yr Would you like to renew or register as a member of a Group? Click here...

Yes, QOVF promotes volunteerism. However, there are advantages to becoming amember of a QOVF. Members have extra benefits such as:• Advance notice of upcoming QOVF special events, members only specials fromQOVF supporting partners, and discounted opportunities to...

Any service member or living veteran who served in one of the following branches: Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Members of the activated National Guard and activated or active duty-special work (ADSW) reservists are included.  The Army National...

A Quilt of Valor (QOV) is quilt made from three layers: 1) the pieced top which is usually a multi-colored pattern, 2) the batting which is the center, providing warmth and softness and 3) the backing which holds the entire QOV together. In order to use the term Quilt...

The dictionary definition of Valor says, “great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.” Why does QOVF award to those who were not wounded or did not face combat? Our Founder, Catherine Roberts, was a Blue Star Mother. While her son was in service, she...