Did you grow up with stories about coupons and rationing? Do you remember how the vets returning from Vietnam were “welcomed” home? When you hear the mounting statistics on the news do you wonder what to do to comfort our wounded returning from Iraq?
We can do what quilters do best! We can make quilts that send a “hug” of appreciation to our sons and daughters and their families who have sacrificed to protect us.
The goal of the American Hero Project is to give a quilt to each of our war-wounded at Madigan Army Hospital and other local hospitals. The quilt tops should be patriotic colors, approximately 60” X 72” and any quilt pattern. Some kits for making tops are available at FIQ meetings. Watch for work party dates. Quilt tops or completed quilts are sent to Vashon Island for finishing & delivery to Madigan. To contact our local group Click Here. More general information is available through www.americanheroquilts.com