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11/11 our booth at Long Beach VA

Posted on February 18, 2015 by SoCalQOV

We had a lovely day meeting Veterans, presenting quilts and getting requests for quilts! Guess I need to check the direction of photos before I post them…..lol. Afterwards we had a lovely dinner provided by Malarkey’s Grill. Thanks for their … Continue reading →

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10-3 Presentations

Posted on October 10, 2014 by SoCalQOV

Well we had another father-son combo tonight–Dad from WW11, son was Vietnam. And the third served and then retired from LA County Sheriff Dept–Bellflower Court. We had two phototaphers, so some photos may be duplicates! The lighting was not very … Continue reading →

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6-26 Wounded Warrior Beach Bash at Del Mar Beach (Camp Pendleton) LOTS of photos!

Posted on June 28, 2014 by SoCalQOV

Well, our bags are packed and ready to go (sound familiar?) Thanks to the volunteers who loaded their cars to make the trek, and spend the day helping to present our hand-made Quilts of Valor to the Wounded Warriors. It … Continue reading →

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June 19 busy sew day

Posted on June 25, 2014 by SoCalQOV

Wow, we finished the binding and labels on about 18 more quilts in preparation for the big presentation on 6/26, and we also made backs for ALL these quilts. Lookout long arm quilters, we have a supply for you!

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June 14 presentations

Posted on June 15, 2014 by SoCalQOV

I have a standing arrangements to present quilts at the OC SAR meeting in Fullerton on the second Sat of the month. Their guest speaker was one of their members who served during Vietnam. Some of the members were dressed … Continue reading →

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June 3 presentations

Posted on June 7, 2014 by SoCalQOV

Well, while I was away on vacation, Susan and Lori went to make quilt presentations to the Veterans from At Ease Ministry in Westminster. Here are the photos of some surprised, but happy recipients!VeterVetera

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May 22 Sew Day

Posted on May 22, 2014 by SoCalQOV

We worked really hard today and a few people brought in their homework: The two quilts with tumbler blocks were made with donations from Tracy at Private Source Quilting–thanks for your support!

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