Only 3 days to go!  QOVF National Sew Day, February 2, 2019


Whether you are sewing, longarming, hand sewing, helping with any part of creating a QOV, are YOU ready?

Whether you are at home, in your studio, or with a group, are YOU ready?

Did you register?   Each person participating in National Sew Day must be registered to be eligible to win a prize.  Membership in QOVF is not required to participate in National Sew Day.

Registration closes Friday, February 1 at 11:45 PM EST.

Are you ready to ‘count what counts’? 

First, YOU count! Thank you in advance for all your work to prepare for sew day and make it a success!

Second, count your creations—blocks, tops, quilts!
To help everyone count :

1. A 'paper copy' that you can print and use to keep track of your creations during sew day, and
2. A link to the on-line form to share your creation totals at the end of the day.  Includes a "brag box" to share a special part of the day.

Last, but not least, will YOU win a prize?

Stand by your phone for a call from      Thee Leatherneck Kilted Quilter,       Les P. of Not Forgotten QOV in Virginia.      Les is a Marine Vietnam combat Vet turned longarmer.      Check the webpage for the updated prize list      The first prize award is at 12 noon (eastern)

Remember the MISSION.
Engage others in QOVF
Make QOVs with love
Empathy and understanding
Make QOVs with gratitude
Be thankful
Ego has no place in QOVF
Remember who comes first -- SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS!

Contact Special Events Coordinator at events@QOVF.org for more information.

Take a Sneak Peak…. 2019 Conference 
The 2019 QOVF Annual Conference agenda continues to unfold with general sessions, breakouts, classes, Q&As, and more.  Topics include:

• Grow your group! Breakout sessions for Group Leaders
• IT is our friend! Information Technology (IT) and how it works
• Getting the message out. “FUNd"-raising and Marketing!
• Looking beyond the border.  State Coordinators session 
• Quilt making classes, patterns, and new techniques
• Ask your questions!  The Board and Executive Staff answer
• You want me to do what?  Fun activities for all
• and much more!

Check the webpage for more details and hotel information.

Conference registration and fee schedule coming soon.  Watch your email for the 'early bird' special.

Remember to Reserve your hotel room at the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton.
You may extend your stay three days prior to and three days after our conference at the reduced rate.  Credit card information is required to hold the reservation;  however, there will be NO charge to your credit card until you check in.

Hotel Reservations close July 18, 2019.

See you in Grand Rapids, MI in August!

Questions? Email Conference2019@QOVF.org

Tidbit Tuesday - Prize List Sneak Peek - 2019 QOVF National Sew Day

Tidbit Tuesday - Prize List Sneak Peek

The theme for the 6^th Annual QOVF National Sew day is “On our way to 300,000!”   Join your fellow volunteers and let’s sew, have fun, and create Quilts of Valor—together!  NSD is February 2, 2019 from 9am to 5pm (EST) and promises to continue our sew day traditions with a few new twists that you will not want to miss.

Take a sneak peek at the prizes…

• Patriotic panels and coordinating fabric from Northcott
• Aurifil thread from Pineapple Fabrics
• 2019 QOVF Annual Conference registration (can be transferred until conference registration closes)
• The Inaugural QOVF Book, A 50 State Salute, some copies signed by the authors, provided by Schiffer Publishing Company
• Basket of Patriotic Fabrics
• Batting from The Warm Company
• Books on WWI and WWII Quilts, donated by Sue Reich, author and QOVF Board President
• Quiltfolk magazines from Quiltfolk
• and more….

Remember:

Value our veterans and service members

Eat chocolate for energy!
Thank our veterans and service members for our freedom
Eat chocolate for fun!
Register to be eligible to win prizes
Always remember…
Never forget…

Register here: 2019-national-sew-day-registration. Each person must be registered to win. Membership is not required to participate or register for National Sew Day. Registration closes Friday, February 1 at 11:45 PM EST.

Remember, if you make the QOVF Block Drive blocks, please report the number of blocks made to BlockDrive@QOVF.org   More info at 2019 QOVF Block Drive – Click to download

Contact Special Events Coordinator at events@QOVF.org  for more information.

"Tidbit Tuesday” for 2019 QOVF National Sew Day 
 February 2, 2019

The theme for the 6^th Annual QOVF National Sew day is “On our way to 300,000!”   Join your fellow volunteers and let’s sew, have fun, and create Quilts of Valor—together!  NSD is February 2, 2019 from 9am to 5pm and promises to continue our sew day traditions with a few new twists that you will not want to miss.

Sewing alone?  No worries! You are one of many volunteers who are doing your part right from your own home!  PJs? Slippers? Cup of coffee?  Chocolates on hand? Just be comfortable!

Part of a Virtual Group? Wow!  Stay connected with everyone and share your pictures via Facebook and other social media.  Tag your posts with #QOVFNationalSewDay.

Sewing with a group? Enjoy getting together and sharing stories.  Spread the word to others, invite them to join in. Reach out to your community!  Contact your local media (radio, newspapers) and other quilt groups and guilds. 

Need an idea for your sew day?  Try out the 2019 QOVF Block drive pattern.

Remember:

Hold to the highest standards for quilting
Energize your sewing… do something different and fun!
Action time. Go beyond; stretch your creativity
Learn something new!

Register for NSD.  Each individual must be registered to be win. Prize drawings throughout the day.

Learn more at National Sew Day Event

Remember, if you use the QOVF Block Drive pattern,  please report the number of blocks made to suzanne.dicarlo@QOVF.org

Questions?   events@QOVF.org