We started our day early as we wanted to be setup and ready to go in our area. Right off, we started getting visitors – little people wanting to learn how to sew. Our first were brother and sister and they were so excited. We had over 20 kids. The best were my cousin Ray who came with his girls Morgan, Janie, and Kayla. He also brought his wife, Amy, and the girls sewed their first block. We had at least 6 or seven that sewed strip blocks.
One of our other good memories of the kids sewing blocks was Colton Tiffany and Annmarie’s Son. He is 9 and the best boy – helps everyone all the time. He sewed his first block.
We had so many that signed signature blocks including kids. One child wrote on his block, “Nobody is willing to die for your country but you” and said “Thank you.” We had people from India, Portugal and Canada sign signature blocks. One child, about 7, drew an eagle and one of a flag. The response we have had with doing both has been great. I am so proud of the crew. All day they stayed glued to the table and machines.
When we got ready to end the day Terri, one of the veterans we had given a quilt to in August 2021 at the Women’s Memorial, asked us to stay back. She told us how proud she was of her quilt and that Quilts of Honor never expects anything in return and she wanted to thank all of us. She is a glass blower and gave me a beautiful vase with a white rose as that is what represents Vietnam. She made a special one for Flo to honor Johnny O Brooks and then gave everyone in the crew a rose, all in different colors. We all felt honored and thanked Terri with all our hearts.
We got to hear my Band sisters play at the LOC – 5 of them. They were great and I was so proud.
The day wasn’t finished. We got to go to our second home, Jeanine and Carl’s for dinner. We were all happy campers to see them and spend time with them. They are truly our family. We had pasta dinner and the best ooey-gooey chocolate desert. It was the best.
We had a great day with some very special people. We are thankful for all we have accomplished. Stay tuned . . . . . . . .
God’s blessings
Gail
Quilts of Honor 
WoW … presentations AND workshop !! 🇺🇸linda
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