tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55086447548387295672024-03-12T19:07:50.024-06:00Quilts of ValorThis Quilts of Valor blog is a place where there will be discussions about making healing & comforting quilts for those servicemembers and veterans who have been touched by war.Junehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002237297044448879noreply@blogger.comBlogger511125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508644754838729567.post-38104508105074415382019-10-18T09:09:00.001-06:002019-10-18T09:09:38.446-06:00<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Congratulations to the Winners of the People’s Choice for </b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2019 QOV Summer Mystery</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Every Quilt of Valor top that
was submitted is a winner in the eyes of the service members and veterans who
will be awarded <i>their </i>QOV.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The <strong><i>People’s Choice</i></strong>
resulted in the following tops as the winners—the most liked by over
2,000 people who voted.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Congratulations to:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
First Prize:* Ingrid Bennett, Spokane, WA <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
Second Prize*: Terry Burtchell, Port Orange, FL <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
Third Prize*: Team of Monte Ruble, Janice Sheavly & Carolyn Spight,
Anderson, SC<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">* Prizes from an
anonymous donor.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=62d9e5a5369d486e2a1306d0afbd6ace6m119629262d&&linkId=3556&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019_summer_mystery_viewers_choice/">Click
to view the QOV Summer Mystery winners and all the tops submitted</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Questions? Contact <a href="mailto:SummerMystery@QOVF.org">SummerMystery@QOVF.org</a></span>QOVF Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074488378051241054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508644754838729567.post-50581467627516185882019-10-02T10:03:00.000-06:002019-10-02T10:03:13.791-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Dear QOVF Members,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">QOVF members shared their
thoughts about the Vision Statement and we listened; now we need <i>your </i>help
again. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In August the Board of
Directors approved a revised Vision Statement—the Mission Statement remains the
same.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<div style="margin-left: .5in;">
<b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Revised</span></u></b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> QOVF Vision Statement</span></u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> <s>Creating</s> Awarding Quilts of
Valor as tangible expressions of gratitude for <s>every</s> service members and
veterans <i>touched by war (added)</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">QOVF
Mission Statement</span></u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: To
cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing
Quilts of Valor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-left: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The major theme that emerged
from the feedback was that there was more clarity needed on what “Touched by
War” means. Here is the <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=049793a457e39791b91e44ca9a4cd3900m2823982049&secureId=mA1smKh10UlHihED0PE84A%3D%3D&linkId=3498&targetUrl=https://qovf.z2systems.com/neon/resource/qovf/files/Vision%20Statement-2019QOVFConf%20Presentation-FINAL.pdf">Touched
by War presentation from Conference 2019</a>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Here is where we need <i>your</i>
help. We are asking our members to share their thoughts with the working group
using <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=049793a457e39791b91e44ca9a4cd3900m2823982049&secureId=mA1smKh10UlHihED0PE84A%3D%3D&linkId=3496&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/qovf-vision-statement-questionnaire/" target="_blank">the on-line questionnaire</a>. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Last day to complete
questionnaire: October 22, 2019.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Board approved a working
group to address the phrase “touched by war” and how to incorporate this into
the nomination-award process. The working group will have a core group of
members with differing perspectives, including veterans/service members, to
gain further understanding and general consensus on the phrase and how
incorporate the examples/guidelines into the nomination-request process and
nomination-request form (nationally and locally).<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">No names or email addresses
are needed to provide feedback; however, if you wish to contact us, or have us
contact you, please either add your contact information to the questionnaire or
send an email to <a href="mailto:touchedbywar@qovf.org">touchedbywar@qovf.org</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Thank you for your dedication
to the mission to bring comfort and healing to our service members and veterans
touched by war through Quilts of Valor.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Take care,<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">The Touched by War Working Group</span>QOVF Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074488378051241054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508644754838729567.post-56579470104056001512019-09-19T14:54:00.000-06:002019-09-19T14:54:27.713-06:00<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Voting is Open for the Summer Mystery QOV </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>People’s Choice</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Summer Mystery is
solved! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Voting for the PEOPLE’S
CHOICE contest is open! It’s<i> your </i>choice. EVERYONE can now vote
for their favorite QOV top! Spread the word to family and friends!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">How does the “People’s
Choice” work?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1. Click on the VOTE
HERE button below to view the QOV tops entered in the contest.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2. Vote for the one QOV
top you like the best by making a note of the number below the picture
corresponding to your favorite top, scroll down and select that number in the
voting box, then “Submit” your vote. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<b><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Only one vote per
person please.</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></i></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Voting ends</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> <b>October 1, 2019 at 11:45pm
Eastern.</b><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Thank you to QOVF volunteer
Sandy Berg who created the 2019 QOV Summer Mystery—the latest of at least eight
QOV mystery quilts with free patterns. We appreciate her talent, time,
and dedication to our mission.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Good luck to all 80 who
entered.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=a27e8acffb4b1de524982dcd8fcf5872am9883582a27&secureId=fOAGlAtWGOmoaQY88kXJKw%3D%3D&linkId=3459&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019_summer_mystery_viewers_choice/">VOTE
HERE !!</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The free Summer Mystery QOV pattern is available here:</span><br />
<a href="https://qovmystery2019.weebly.com/qov-summer-mystery.html">https://qovmystery2019.weebly.com/qov-summer-mystery.html</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Questions? Contact <a href="mailto:SummerMystery@QOVF.org">SummerMystery@QOVF.org</a></span>QOVF Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074488378051241054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508644754838729567.post-1159596541760627182019-09-07T19:16:00.002-06:002019-09-07T19:16:21.148-06:00<br />
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<span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img height="320" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://qovf.z2systems.com/neon/resource/qovf/images/SummerMystery.jpg" width="268" /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Enter the People’s Choice! The 2019 QOV Summer Mystery is solved!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Although the mystery is
solved, there is still time for everyone to make the mystery QOV and enter the
People’s Choice!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">First, make the mystery
quilt. QOVF member Sandy Berg’s <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=db671bc69765284fb9f98d0dbd7b004bdm3903572db6&secureId=mA1smKh10UlVoOb0sRrwMg%3D%3D&linkId=3413&targetUrl=https://qovmystery2019.weebly.com/qov-summer-mystery.html">QOV
Mystery quilt free pattern is available here.</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Second, submit a picture of
your QOV <b>TOP</b> for the “PEOPLE’S CHOICE.” <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Send a picture attached (e.g., JPG file) to an email
to <a href="mailto:SummerMystery@QOVF.org">SummerMystery@QOVF.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please note pictures within the body of an email
will be returned and not accepted<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Your<b> top</b> will be posted with just a number, no name<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Deadline for submission is <b>September 15, 2019</b>
(11:45pm Eastern)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Third, voting! Everyone may
who visits QOVF website may vote on-line for their favorite version of the
mystery QOV. Tell your family and friends! <b>Only one vote per person, please.</b><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
- There are prizes* for the makers of the three quilts with the most
votes: <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> First
Prize: $100 gift certificate<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Second
Prize $75 gift certificate<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 24.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;">
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Third
Prize: $50 gift certificate<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> -
Voting begins <b>September 16, 2019 and ends October 1, 2019</b> (11:45pm
Eastern)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">* Prizes were donated by an
anonymous donor.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Stay tuned for the opening of
VOTING !!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Questions? Contact <a href="mailto:SummerMystery@QOVF.org">SummerMystery@QOVF.org</a></span>QOVF Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074488378051241054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508644754838729567.post-9818390155473842672019-07-13T18:08:00.002-06:002019-07-13T18:08:28.899-06:00<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Summer Sewing?! Yes, it’s the 2019 QOV Summer Mystery!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Too hot to be outside? Try a
Quilts of Valor</span><sup> ®</sup><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
Summer Mystery while cooling off indoors!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">QOVF member Sandy Berg has
hosted a QOV Mystery quilt with a free pattern for the past seven years. Now
she brings a “sizzling summer” mystery with yet another free pattern.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The 5-week QOV summer mystery
starts the week of July 15 and ends the week of August 12, but you get the free
pattern to make a QOV afterward too. For information <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=31ff4beed9ea53a0ea661cc19a2133d83m542914231f&secureId=mA1smKh10UmXwJ1kYa12tg%3D%3D&linkId=3048&targetUrl=https://qovmystery2019.weebly.com/qov-summer-mystery.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Choose your fabrics now and
get ready - first clue announced July 15<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><img border="0" height="155" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://qovf.z2systems.com/neon/resource/qovf/images/FabricChoices.jpg" width="450" /><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">But wait, there’s
more</span></i></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">…the
“People’s Choice.” <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Visitors to the website will
vote on-line for the QOV top they like. The QOV top with the most votes
is the “People’s Choice.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">How does this work?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">- After you complete your top,
send a picture attached to an email to <a href="mailto:SummerMystery@QOVF.org">SummerMystery@QOVF.org</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Your top will be
posted with just a number, no name. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Please note
pictures within the body of an email will not be accepted.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">- Deadline for submission is <b>September
6, 2019</b> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">- “People’s Choice” voting
ends September 20, 2019 <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Have a safe sewing summer!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Questions? Contact <a href="mailto:SummerMystery@QOVF.org">SummerMystery@QOVF.org</a></span>QOVF Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074488378051241054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508644754838729567.post-14109205954323439022019-07-13T07:40:00.000-06:002019-07-13T07:40:03.443-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Don’t miss
the 2019 QOVF Annual Conference!</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Only 7 days left to
register for the 2019 QOVF annual conference! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Come to learn, come to laugh,
and most of all come to share your dedication to comforting and healing service
members and veterans touched by war with <i>your</i> Quilts of Valor.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Don’t miss the
registration deadline: July 18<sup>th</sup> at 11:45pm Eastern</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Registration:</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Members $115</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Non-members $135</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The limited edition
conference pin is available <i>only </i>to conference registrants—add to your
pin collection!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><img alt="Conference_2019_Pin_JT.jpg" height="81" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://qovf.z2systems.com/neon/resource/qovf/images/Conference_2019_Pin_JT%20(2).jpg" width="81" /><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Complete conference
registration and pin information is available on our website <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=962063d4baf1a63ec36473aa49dbf52e9m5159291962&secureId=mA1smKh10Un4nldy4vvoVA%3D%3D&linkId=2543&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-conference-info/" target="_blank"><b>here.</b></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">If your travel brings you in
on Sunday, be sure to consider the open seating classes on Sunday afternoon.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Check out
places to eat and things to do in </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=9d23909156bf22091ca10b4e11b4c8999m98168129d2&secureId=HUPCVNDERKsQurSADCt50w%3D%3D&linkId=2806&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-conference-info/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Grand Rapids</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> in your free time.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">See you in Grand Rapids, MI
in August!</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Questions or to request a change to your schedule
if you are already registered Email <a href="mailto:Conference2019@QOVF.org">Conference2019@QOVF.org</a></span>QOVF Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074488378051241054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508644754838729567.post-40838496439857840532019-07-06T15:31:00.004-06:002019-07-06T15:35:01.636-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Don’t miss
the 2019 QOVF Annual Conference!</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is <i>your
</i>conference—a time to gather, a time to share, a time to come together and
work toward the mission of covering service members and veterans touched by war
with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><br /></span></b>
<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Don’t miss the
registration deadline: July 18<sup>th</sup> at 11:45pm Eastern</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; padding: 0in;">Registration:</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;">
<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; padding: 0in;">Members $115</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; padding: 0in;">Non-members $135</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; padding: 0in;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">The limited edition
conference pin is available <i>only </i>to conference registrants—add to your
pin collection!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><img alt="Conference_2019_Pin_JT.jpg" height="81" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://qovf.z2systems.com/neon/resource/qovf/images/Conference_2019_Pin_JT%20(2).jpg" width="81" /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Complete conference
registration and pin information is available on our website <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=962063d4baf1a63ec36473aa49dbf52e9m5159291962&secureId=mA1smKh10Un4nldy4vvoVA%3D%3D&linkId=2543&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-conference-info/" target="_blank"><b>here.</b></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">If your travel brings you in
on Sunday, be sure to consider the open seating classes on Sunday afternoon.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Check out
places to eat and things to do in </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=9d23909156bf22091ca10b4e11b4c8999m98168129d2&secureId=HUPCVNDERKsQurSADCt50w%3D%3D&linkId=2806&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-conference-info/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Grand Rapids</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> in your free time.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">See you in Grand Rapids, MI
in August!</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Questions or to request a change to your schedule
if you are already registered Email <a href="mailto:Conference2019@QOVF.org">Conference2019@QOVF.org</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">All work and no play? Not in
Michigan! Be part of the conference journey <i>and</i> take a journey through
Michigan! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Work:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
Part of the conference experience is making it happen! The conference
committee has been working since last August to bring the conference to
you. Now, volunteers are needed during conference days, so “<strong><i>Be a Part of the Journey!</i></strong>”<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Would
you like to help with registration, be a classroom assistant, general
"go-for" help in some other way? Send an email to <a href="mailto:Conference2019@qovf.org?subject=Put%20me%20to%20work%20in%20Grand%20Rapids">Conference2019@qovf.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Play: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">You
know what that means! Come enjoy the beautiful lakeshores of <span style="color: #0563c1;"><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=7beeaf88f2f30afe5120bad8dd21cc447m18078127be&secureId=mA1smKh10Ul1bt%2Baza5RdA%3D%3D&linkId=2865&targetUrl=https://www.michigan.org/" target="_blank">Michigan</a></span>. Best part is—no sharks!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">
Take a journey through “living history:” </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=7beeaf88f2f30afe5120bad8dd21cc447m18078127be&secureId=mA1smKh10Ul1bt%2Baza5RdA%3D%3D&linkId=2863&targetUrl=https://www.grandhaven.org/">Coast
Guard City</a> USA, Grand Haven, MI <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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USS <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=7beeaf88f2f30afe5120bad8dd21cc447m18078127be&secureId=mA1smKh10Ul1bt%2Baza5RdA%3D%3D&linkId=2866&targetUrl=http://www.lst393.org/" target="_blank">LST 393</a>, Muskegon, MI <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">USS
Silversides <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=7beeaf88f2f30afe5120bad8dd21cc447m18078127be&secureId=mA1smKh10Ul1bt%2Baza5RdA%3D%3D&linkId=2868&targetUrl=https://silversidesmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Submarine Museum</a>, <span style="background: white;">Muskegon,
MI </span></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 24pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Check
out places to eat and things to do in </span><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=7beeaf88f2f30afe5120bad8dd21cc447m18078127be&secureId=mA1smKh10Ul1bt%2Baza5RdA%3D%3D&linkId=2867&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-conference-info/" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Grand
Rapids</a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> in your free time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Stay tuned
for additional class offerings and sessions.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Complete
conference registration information is <b><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=962063d4baf1a63ec36473aa49dbf52e9m5159291962&secureId=mA1smKh10Un4nldy4vvoVA%3D%3D&linkId=2543&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-conference-info/" target="_blank">here.</a> </b>There is no on-site registration.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span>
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<b><span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Registration Closes:
July 18, 2019 (11:45pm Eastern)</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Members $115</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">Non-members $135</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">During </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">registration</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">, be sure to choose the
option to add the Conference 2019 lapel pin, you won't want to miss getting
one.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">See
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Get MORE in
Michigan!</span></i></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">
More for your money and more for your time! And, more for the mission of
covering our service members and veterans touched by war with Quilts of Valor!</span><br />
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> “Quilt As You Go!”</span></i></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> features alternative methods for
machine quilting a QOV yourself. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> “Scrappy Quilts”</span></i></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> showcases stash-busting ideas for
creating QOVs from those always-accumulating scraps.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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our generous conference supporters and other surprises from fellow
volunteers—valued at more than the conference fee itself.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Pin to your collection. Available only to conference registrants. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">CONFERENCE REGISTRATION is
required for all quilting demonstrations. Seating space is limited. <span style="background: white;"><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=5134cbec8f57969c7226c28ca2ef71ba5m7775612513&&linkId=2658&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019_annual_conference_quilting_demonstrations/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Click here</span></a></span> for details on the quilting
demonstrations.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Complete conference
registration information is <b><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=962063d4baf1a63ec36473aa49dbf52e9m5159291962&secureId=mA1smKh10Un4nldy4vvoVA%3D%3D&linkId=2543&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-conference-info/" target="_blank">here.</a> </b>There is no on-site registration.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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2019 (11:45pm Eastern)</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Two well-known instructors,
Nancy McNally and Pam Heller, will teach quilting classes featuring their
newly-designed patterns just for QOVF Conference using Northcott Silks Cotton
fabrics.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">The Monday and Tuesday
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Sewing machines for use in the classes on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
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Patterns for all classes are provided courtesy of the instructors<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Pre-cut Kits for the quilt tops for <strong><i>Monday
and Tuesday classes only</i></strong> are provided courtesy of Northcott
Silks from their brand new patriotic collection for QOVF<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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(e.g. pins, scissors, neutral thread, and travel iron, if you have
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Information on the fabric needed for the Sunday's
quilting class is forthcoming<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">You can take your quilt tops home with you<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">CONFERENCE REGISTRATION is
required for all quilting classes and seating space is limited. <span style="color: blue;"><b><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=962063d4baf1a63ec36473aa49dbf52e9m5159291962&secureId=mA1smKh10Un4nldy4vvoVA%3D%3D&linkId=2545&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-conference-classes/" target="_blank"><span style="background: white;">Click here</span></a> </b></span>for
details on the quilting classes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Complete conference registration
information is <b><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=962063d4baf1a63ec36473aa49dbf52e9m5159291962&secureId=mA1smKh10Un4nldy4vvoVA%3D%3D&linkId=2543&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-conference-info/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here.</span></a> </b>There is no on-site registration<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">After registering for
the conference, or if you have already registered, please check your
registration confirmation email to verify you are registered
for the sessions, and especially the quilting class you want to
take. Email <span style="color: blue;"><a href="mailto:Conference2019@qovf.org" target="_blank">Conference2019@qovf.org</a> </span>if
you have questions.</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Ends April 20, 2019 (11:45pm
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Non-members $135</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">FINAL </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Summary</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> of QOVF 2019 National Sew Day in in!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The final summary is in! We are well on our way toward
300,000 service members and veterans being awarded a Quilt of Valor—one quilt
and one recipient at a time—thanks to YOU!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">You also ‘counted what counts’ and here is the final
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Over
4,100 of you—more than <i>double </i>of last year—volunteered to sew,
quilt (longarm or machine quilt), cut, press, and beyond! <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">About 3,000 represent almost <strong>one-third of the current QOVF
membership</strong><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">About 1,000 represent<strong> first-time volunteers</strong><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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represented the entire United States as well as Australia and Canada<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The
final ‘counts’ reported as of February 19: <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Tops: 617.5<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Quilts: 276<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">QOVF Block Drive Blocks
(Floating Ohio Star): 3,853<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Other Blocks: 4,179<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In just one day, you created about 1,297 comforting and
healing Quilts of Valor for America’s finest service members and veterans.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=7149adb8f1f47e9354638d0e0d28f1457m0647981714&secureId=mA1smKh10Ul9qqnBnWym4Q%3D%3D&linkId=2490&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-sew-day-prizes/">Click
Here</a> for inspiring and fun comments from NSD participants; the list of
prize winners; and our sew day supporters that provided almost $5,000.00 in
prizes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">You will not want
to miss participating in next year’s National Sew Day on February 1, 2020!</span></i></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Contact Special Events Coordinator at <a href="mailto:events@qovf.org?subject=National%20Sew%20Day%20Inquiry" target="_blank">events@QOVF.org</a> for more information.</span>QOVF Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074488378051241054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508644754838729567.post-46132370723155233382019-03-01T18:48:00.002-07:002019-03-01T18:48:53.913-07:00Registration is OPEN for the 2019 QOVF Annual Conference!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Registration is OPEN!</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Join us to learn more, meet
fellow quilters, reconnect with friends, and get inspired as the journey
continues...<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=c1ee5424a39283a7168fbdf4aa90990ecm9039181c1e&secureId=mA1smKh10UlH7tke%2FOaJ5w%3D%3D&linkId=2436&targetUrl=http://www.qovf.org/2019-national-conference/">Conference
information is here</a>:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">First, are you ready? View this v<a href="https://www.qovf.org/2019-conference-intro-video/" target="_blank">ideo</a> to take a fast-paced, visual tour
of the 2019 QOVF Conference.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Next, review the <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=c1ee5424a39283a7168fbdf4aa90990ecm9039181c1e&secureId=mA1smKh10UlH7tke%2FOaJ5w%3D%3D&linkId=2441&targetUrl=https://qovf.z2systems.com/neon/resource/qovf/files/QOVF%202019%20Annual%20Conference%20Agenda-v28Feb2019.pdf" target="_blank">Conference Agenda</a> -<span style="color: red;">
latest version of Agenda 28 Feb </span>More details coming,
(Agenda subject to change.)</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Then, review and print the <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=c1ee5424a39283a7168fbdf4aa90990ecm9039181c1e&secureId=mA1smKh10UlH7tke%2FOaJ5w%3D%3D&linkId=2440&targetUrl=https://qovf.z2systems.com/neon/resource/qovf/files/QOVF%202019%20Annual%20Conference%20Quick%20Start%20Guide-v28Feb2019.pdf" target="_blank">Registration Quick Start Guide</a> - <span style="color: red;">latest version of Quick Start Guide 28 Feb, </span>to
make your registration go smoothly.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="background: white; border: 1pt none; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; padding: 0in;">Registration closes July 18, 20</span><span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">19.</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Conference Fee Schedule:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Early Bird Special</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Ends April 20, 2019 (11:45pm
Eastern)</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Members: $110</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Non-members $130</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Regular Registration</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">April 21, 2019 to July 18,
2019 (11:45pm Eastern)</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Members $115</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Non-members $135</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Questions? Email <a href="mailto:Conference2019@qovf.org">Conference2019@QOVF.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span>QOVF Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074488378051241054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508644754838729567.post-74110195637839869212019-02-27T08:05:00.000-07:002019-02-28T02:07:39.488-07:00Are you ready? Preview the Conference Agenda. Registration opens March 1st!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Are you ready?
Preview the Conference agenda! Countdown to registration
opening on March 1, 2019.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Join us to learn more, meet
fellow quilters, reconnect with friends, and get inspired as the journey
continues...<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><a href="https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-conference/">Conference information is here</a>:</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">First, are you ready? <span id="goog_662035929"></span><a href="https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-conference/" target="_blank">View</a> <span id="goog_662035930"></span>this video to take a
fast-paced, visual tour of the 2019 QOVF Conference <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Next, </span> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.qovf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/QOVF-2019-Conference-Agenda.pdf" target="_blank">review the Conference agenda </a></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Then, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.qovf.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/QOVF-2019-Conference-Registration-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf" target="_blank">review the Registration Quick Start Guide</a></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> to get
ready for registration opening March 1</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">st</sup></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Conference fee
schedule: <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Early Bird Special</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Ends April 20, 2019 (11:45pm
Eastern)</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Members: $110</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Non-members $130</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Regular Registration</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">April 21, 2019 to July 18,
2019 (11:45pm Eastern)</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Members $115</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; border: none 1.0pt; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; padding: 0in;">Non-members $135</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Questions? Email <a href="mailto:Conference2019@qovf.org">Conference2019@QOVF.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"></span>QOVF Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074488378051241054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508644754838729567.post-86277630266301598012019-02-22T20:54:00.001-07:002019-02-22T20:54:24.469-07:00QOVF Celebrates 2018 Accomplishments!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">QOVF volunteers wrapped 30,745 veterans and service
members touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor in 2018 and
over 209,110 since 2003.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">As one recipient said, “Receiving it, I was not prepared
for the emotions that coursed through me from wonder to tears. I am not sure
what it means to have total strangers care for you in this way!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Thank you for your dedication, your time, and
your talent—QOVF appreciates all you do.</span>QOVF Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074488378051241054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508644754838729567.post-63306995038929778032019-02-13T07:04:00.000-07:002019-02-13T07:04:02.183-07:00Wow! What a great National Sew day! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Thanks to YOU we are on our way toward 300,000 service
members and veterans being covered with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">You ‘counted what counts!’ <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Over
4,100 of you volunteered to sew, quilt (longram or machine quilt), cut,
press, and more!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">You
represented the entire United States as well as Australia and Canada<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The
‘counts’ from 103 entries at of the end of Sew day: <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Tops: 229<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Quilts: 164<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">QOVF Block Drive Blocks (12” Floating
Ohio Star): 1,799 <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Enough for almost 90 quilts<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Other Blocks: 2,282 (various
sizes) <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level3 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Enough for almost 114 quilts<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b>Stay tuned for updates as more information comes in.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">You
can still <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=aecb4cdd8d86170d637b8fdc4638b7a9am9487171aec&secureId=mA1smKh10Unrx6WLU%2BJzHg%3D%3D&linkId=2377&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-sew-day-count-what-counts/">share
your creation totals</a>. The on-line form includes a "brag box"—tell
us about your day! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please also share your thoughts and ideas about National
Sew Day. <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=aecb4cdd8d86170d637b8fdc4638b7a9am9487171aec&secureId=mA1smKh10Unrx6WLU%2BJzHg%3D%3D&linkId=2376&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-sew-day-post-questionnaire/">Just
click here to complete a short questionnaire</a> that will help plan next
year’s event. No names or email addresses are needed; there is no link to you.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> <b>Please share by Tuesday,
February 19.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Along with sewing, you won prizes! Congratulations
to all the prize winners and thank you to our National Sew Day supporters who
donated prizes. <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=aecb4cdd8d86170d637b8fdc4638b7a9am9487171aec&secureId=mA1smKh10Unrx6WLU%2BJzHg%3D%3D&linkId=2375&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-sew-day-prizes/">
Check out the prizes and winners list. </a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Contact Special Events Coordinator at <a href="mailto:events@qovf.org?subject=National%20Sew%20Day%20Inquiry" target="_blank">events@QOVF.org</a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />QOVF Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074488378051241054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508644754838729567.post-87601603138293461092019-02-01T06:07:00.001-07:002019-02-01T06:08:32.842-07:00Hurry! Registration ends TODAY for QOVF National Sew Day!<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Hurry! Registration
ends TODAY, February 1<sup>st</sup> at 11:45pm (Eastern).</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><img height="235" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://qovf.z2systems.com/neon/resource/qovf/images/FB_7_450x235_HURRY_DOG.jpg" width="450" /><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Whether you are sewing,
longarming, hand sewing, helping with any part of creating a QOV….<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Whether you are at home, in
your studio, or with a group…<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Each person participating in
National Sew Day must be <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=8543321f8ed1fb746adb2081d524d6028m9107951854&secureId=HUPCVNDERKtYj3Otj%2FYpcQ%3D%3D&linkId=2304&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-sew-day-registration/" target="_blank">registered</a> to be eligible to win a prize. Membership in
QOVF is not required to participate in National Sew Day.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=f3b0c2d2eafaf9f3775c4e0681120a16fm9682461f3b&&linkId=2325&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/national-sew-day/">Learn
more here on the National Sew Day webpage.</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Contact Special Events
Coordinator at <a href="mailto:events@QOVF.org">events@QOVF.org</a> for more
information.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Only 3 days to go! QOVF National Sew Day, February 2, 2019</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span></b>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Whether you are sewing,
longarming, hand sewing, helping with any part of creating a QOV, are YOU
ready?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Whether you are at home, in
your studio, or with a group, are YOU ready?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Did you register?
Each person participating in National Sew Day must be <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=5efe9e907e12a759c0e956ef706ed29c5m27851615ef&secureId=ByJ%2Fvgxk0I1WitsmiEkxtA%3D%3D&linkId=2318&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-sew-day-registration/" target="_blank">registered</a> to be eligible to win a
prize. Membership in QOVF is not required to
participate in National Sew Day.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<b><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Registration closes
Friday, February 1 at 11:45 PM EST</span></i></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">.
<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Are you ready to ‘<b>count
what counts’</b>? <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">First, <b>YOU</b> count!
Thank you in advance for all your work to prepare for sew day and make it a
success!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Second, <b>count your
creations—blocks, tops, quilts</b>!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">To help everyone count :<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<ol start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">A '<a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=5efe9e907e12a759c0e956ef706ed29c5m27851615ef&secureId=ByJ%2Fvgxk0I1WitsmiEkxtA%3D%3D&linkId=2313&targetUrl=https://qovf.z2systems.com/neon/resource/qovf/files/NSD-2019-COUNT-SHEET_15Jan2019_HC.pdf" target="_blank">paper copy</a>' that you can print and use to keep track
of your creations during sew day, and<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">A link to the on-line form to<a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=5efe9e907e12a759c0e956ef706ed29c5m27851615ef&secureId=ByJ%2Fvgxk0I1WitsmiEkxtA%3D%3D&linkId=2317&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-sew-day-count-what-counts/" target="_blank"> share your creation totals</a> at the end of the
day. Includes a "brag box" to share a special part of the
day.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Last, but not least, will YOU
win a prize?<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
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<img border="0" height="250" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://qovf.z2systems.com/neon/resource/qovf/images/Leatherneck%20Kilted%20Quilter%20LP_QOV3.JPG" style="border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 7px; border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 7px; border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 7px; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 7px; float: right; min-height: 250px; width: 200px;" width="200" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Stand
by your phone for a call from </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> <strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Thee Leatherneck Kilted Quilter, </span></strong></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
Les P. of Not Forgotten QOV in Virginia. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Les is
a Marine Vietnam combat Vet turned longarmer.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=5efe9e907e12a759c0e956ef706ed29c5m27851615ef&secureId=ByJ%2Fvgxk0I1WitsmiEkxtA%3D%3D&linkId=2314&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/national-sew-day/" target="_blank">Check the webpage for the updated prize list</a></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The
first prize award is at 12 noon (eastern) </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24.0pt;">R</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">emember the MISSION.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24.0pt;">E</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">ngage others in QOVF<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24.0pt;">M</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">ake QOVs with love<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24.0pt;">E</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">mpathy and understanding<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24.0pt;">M</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">ake QOVs with gratitude<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24.0pt;">B</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">e thankful <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24.0pt;">E</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">go has no place in QOVF<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24.0pt;">R</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">emember who comes first -- SERVICE
MEMBERS AND VETERANS!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Contact Special Events
Coordinator at <a href="mailto:events@qovf.org?subject=National%20Sew%20Day%20Inquiry" target="_blank">events@QOVF.org</a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<em><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Take a Sneak Peak….
2019 Conference </span></b></em><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The 2019 QOVF Annual
Conference agenda continues to unfold with general sessions, breakouts,
classes, Q&As, and more. Topics include:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Grow your group! Breakout sessions for Group Leaders
<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">IT is our friend! Information Technology (IT) and
how it works<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Getting the message out. “FUNd"-raising and
Marketing!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Looking beyond the border. State Coordinators
session <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Quilt making classes, patterns, and new techniques<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Ask your questions! The Board and Executive
Staff answer<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">You want me to do what? Fun activities for all<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">and much more!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=89d5ce9769dfbb37e366cf1589261cb08m160525189d&secureId=mA1smKh10Ul9XHPQE%2BUe0g%3D%3D&linkId=2188&targetUrl=http://www.qovf.org/2019-national-conference/">Check
the webpage</a> for more details and hotel information.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Conference registration and
fee schedule coming soon. Watch your email for the 'early bird' special.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Remember to <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=89d5ce9769dfbb37e366cf1589261cb08m160525189d&secureId=mA1smKh10Ul9XHPQE%2BUe0g%3D%3D&linkId=2189&targetUrl=http://book.passkey.com/e/49763635">Reserve
your hotel room</a> at the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">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.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Hotel</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> <b>Reservations close July 18, 2019.</b><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">See you in Grand Rapids, MI
in August! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Questions? Email <a href="mailto:Conference2019@qovf.org">Conference2019@QOVF.org</a> </span>QOVF Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074488378051241054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508644754838729567.post-56511393228279632202019-01-16T15:38:00.002-07:002019-01-16T15:38:50.343-07:00Tidbit Tuesday - Prize List Sneak Peek - 2019 QOVF National Sew Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tidbit Tuesday - Prize List Sneak Peek</span></strong><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The theme for the 6<sup>th</sup>
Annual QOVF National Sew day is <strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“On
our way to 300,000!”</span></i></strong> Join your fellow
volunteers and let’s sew, have fun, and create Quilts of Valor—together!
NSD is<span style="background: white;"> 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.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Take a sneak peek at the prizes…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Patriotic
panels and coordinating fabric from Northcott <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Aurifil
thread from Pineapple Fabrics <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2019
QOVF Annual Conference registration (can be transferred
until conference registration closes)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The
Inaugural QOVF Book, <i>A 50 State Salute</i>, some copies
signed by the authors, provided by Schiffer Publishing Company<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Basket
of Patriotic Fabrics<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Batting
from The Warm Company<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Books
on WWI and WWII Quilts, donated by Sue Reich, author and QOVF Board
President<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><em><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Quiltfolk</span></em><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> magazines from Quiltfolk<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">and
more…. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Remember:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">V</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">alue our veterans and service members<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">E</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">at chocolate for energy!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">T</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">hank our veterans and service members for our freedom<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">E</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">at chocolate for fun!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">R</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">egister to be eligible to win prizes<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">A</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">lways remember…<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">N</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">ever forget…<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Register here</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">:
<a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=c584cd70254f87d44b8d9b689b195cafcm7691941c58&&linkId=2170&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-sew-day-registration" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">2019-national-sew-day-registration. </span></a>Each person must be <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=c584cd70254f87d44b8d9b689b195cafcm7691941c58&&linkId=2171&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-sew-day-registration/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">registered</span></a> to win. Membership is not required to
participate or register for National Sew Day. <b><i>Registration closes Friday,
February 1 at 11:45 PM EST</i></b>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Remember, if you make the QOVF Block Drive blocks, please
report the number of blocks made to <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">BlockDrive@QOVF.org</a>
More info at 2019 QOVF Block Drive – <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=d6e191f9937611c58c3405d20fd98722dm7025121d6e&secureId=HUPCVNDERKs6NeSZIbHZmw%3D%3D&linkId=1766&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Block-drive-2019-revised.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">Click
to download</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Contact Special Events Coordinator at <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">events@QOVF.org</a> for more information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"Tidbit Tuesday” for 2019 QOVF National Sew Day </span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> February 2, 2019</span></strong><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">The theme for the 6<sup>th</sup>
Annual QOVF National Sew day is “</span><strong><i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">On our way to 300,000!</span></i></strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">” Join your fellow
volunteers and let’s sew, have fun, and create Quilts of Valor—together!
NSD is<span style="background: white;"> 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.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">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!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">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.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">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. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Need an idea for your sew day?
Try out the <a download="" href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=8def87a40591fe221e1aa0db5d2b30f88m42653418de&secureId=mA1smKh10UkPTCfarDUUsw%3D%3D&linkId=2108&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Block-drive-2019-revised.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">2019 QOVF Block drive pattern</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Remember:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-family: "lucida sans unicode" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">H</span></span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">old to the highest standards for
quilting<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "lucida sans unicode" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">E</span></span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">nergize your sewing… do something
different and fun! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "lucida sans unicode" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span></span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">ction time. Go beyond; stretch your
creativity<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "lucida sans unicode" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: x-large;">L</span></span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">earn something new!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=8def87a40591fe221e1aa0db5d2b30f88m42653418de&secureId=mA1smKh10UkPTCfarDUUsw%3D%3D&linkId=2110&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-sew-day-registration/"><span style="color: blue;">Register</span></a>
for NSD. Each individual must be registered to be win. Prize drawings
throughout the day. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Learn more at <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=8def87a40591fe221e1aa0db5d2b30f88m42653418de&secureId=mA1smKh10UkPTCfarDUUsw%3D%3D&linkId=2109&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/national-sew-day/"><span style="color: blue;">National
Sew Day Event</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Remember, if you use the QOVF
Block Drive pattern, please report the number of blocks made to <a href="mailto:suzanne.dicarlo@QOVF.org">suzanne.dicarlo@QOVF.org</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Questions? <a href="mailto:events@QOVF.org" target="_blank">events@QOVF.org</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"></span><strong>Make your Holiday Wish
List… Attend the Conference! <o:p></o:p></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><strong>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"></span></strong></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">You wished for quilt making
classes, patterns, new techniques, and inspiration—well your wishes came true!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">A sneak peek at the
conference agenda where several quilt classes will be offered:<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> -<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> Nancy Clark McNally
will showcase her original pattern using Northcott Patriotic fabrics.
Check out Nancy’s website: <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=7896e2082f755ed77eea5b4d30d277ed7m8014431789&&linkId=1911&targetUrl=http://nancymcnallyquilts.com/"><span style="color: blue;">http://nancymcnallyquilts.com/</span></a>
</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">- Pam Heller from AccuQuilt
will design her pattern using Northcott Patriotic fabrics and dies from the
AccuQuilt GO! Qube 8” cutting system as well as other companion dies needed to
complete the pattern. Check out AccuQuilt and Pam’s creative side: <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=7896e2082f755ed77eea5b4d30d277ed7m8014431789&&linkId=1912&targetUrl=https://www.accuquilt.com/"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.accuquilt.com/</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Seating will be limited so
watch for the conference agenda with more details. Conference registration will
open in Feburary 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Wishes do come true at the
QOVF Conference!<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">See you in Grand Rapids, MI
next August! <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Questions? Email <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">Conference2019@QOVF.org</a> </span>QOVF Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08074488378051241054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5508644754838729567.post-30141541365062954702018-12-19T16:27:00.001-07:002018-12-19T16:27:34.830-07:00
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">QOVF Tidbit Tuesday for 2019
National Sew Day February 2, 2019</span></h2>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">‘Tis the season for giving! Give your time
and talents on our National Sew Day!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">As QOVF celebrates the milestone of awarding 200,000 QOVs
since 2003, we know we still have more to do. The theme for 6<sup>th</sup>
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! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">C</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">ome together to sew and create<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">O</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">nly use your best workmanship<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">M</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">easure carefully<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">F</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">abric…quality and appropriate<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">O</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">n the edge, the binding goes<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">R</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">elax…enjoy time with your friends<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">T</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">ops … count them as you go<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=05c7f7625f034a54fc99972574ee24550m081113105c&&linkId=1887&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-sew-day-registration"><span style="color: blue;">Register
for National Sew Day</span></a>. Everyone must be registered individually to be win. Prize
drawings throughout the day. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Join your fellow volunteers
and let’s sew, have fun, and create Quilts of Valor—together! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Check the <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=05c7f7625f034a54fc99972574ee24550m081113105c&&linkId=1888&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/national-sew-day/"><span style="color: blue;">National
Sew Day Webpage</span></a> for printable posters, tips, tools and ideas, and to <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=05c7f7625f034a54fc99972574ee24550m081113105c&&linkId=1889&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-sew-day-registration"><span style="color: blue;">register</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Questions? <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">events@QOVF.org</a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></i></strong><strong><i><strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></i></strong> </i></strong><br />
<strong><i><strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2019
QOVF National Sew Day</span></i></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Saturday, February 2, 2019<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt;">We are on
our way to 300,000!</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In less than two months
thousands of quilters will gather to create Quilts of Valor for our Armed
Forces service members and veterans touched by war. Our National Sew Day will
be held on February 2, 2019 from 9am to 5pm and promises to continue traditions
and add a few new twists that you will not want to miss.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Our annual National Sew Day
started in 2014 under the direction of Betsy Podriznik, Special Events
Coordinator, and Susan Gordon, Executive Director. See the January 2014
issue of <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=20977e3cb0b104c3a7a7a60be2804f142m7723421209&&linkId=1860&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/QOVNewsletter_January_2014.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">Threads
QOVF Newsletter</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">We were stitching towards the
100,000<sup>th</sup> Quilt of Valor. Only four years later, we have awarded the
200,000<sup>th</sup> quilt. Now we are on our way to 300,000!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Join your fellow volunteers
and let’s sew, have fun, and create Quilts of Valor—together! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Prize drawings throughout the
day. You must be registered to win.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">Q</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">uickly!<a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=20977e3cb0b104c3a7a7a60be2804f142m7723421209&&linkId=1863&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/2019-national-sew-day-registration/"><span style="color: blue;">
Register for National Sew Day</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">O</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">ne by one, create and award Quilts of
Valor to veterans and service members touched by war <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">V</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">iew the <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=20977e3cb0b104c3a7a7a60be2804f142m7723421209&&linkId=1858&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/national-sew-day/"><span style="color: blue;">National
Sew Day web pag</span></a>e for more information.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Check the <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=20977e3cb0b104c3a7a7a60be2804f142m7723421209&&linkId=1856&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/national-sew-day/"><span style="color: blue;">National
Sew Day web pag</span></a>e for printable posters, tips, tools, ideas, and of
course to<a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=20977e3cb0b104c3a7a7a60be2804f142m7723421209&&linkId=1861&targetUrl=http://www.qovf.org/2019-national-sew-day-registration/"><span style="color: blue;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">"Tidbit Tuesday" for 2019
QOVF National Sew Day </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">February 2, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The 6<sup>th</sup> Annual
QOVF National Sew Day February 2<sup>nd</sup> is coming soon! Here
is tidbit #1 to help you get started:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">N</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">ow is the time to book the place to
hold your sew day!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">S</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">elect your pattern, block, and
fabrics! Check out these ideas</span><br />
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The block for 2019 QOVF Block Drive - <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=1f4439d6bf339b8f920d2378bc82a3121m76102211f4&secureId=mA1smKh10UlRT1KgRbBhIQ%3D%3D&linkId=1792&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Block-drive-2019-revised.pdf"><span style="color: blue;">Click
to download</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Other free blocks and tops from QOVF website - <a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=1f4439d6bf339b8f920d2378bc82a3121m76102211f4&secureId=mA1smKh10UlRT1KgRbBhIQ%3D%3D&linkId=1789&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/quilters-questions/quilt-patterns/"><span style="color: blue;">Click
here</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">D</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">ownload the poster to publicize <i>your
</i>event!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Check the<a href="https://qovf.z2systems.com/track/servlet/DisplayLink?orgId=qovf&emailId=1f4439d6bf339b8f920d2378bc82a3121m76102211f4&secureId=mA1smKh10UlRT1KgRbBhIQ%3D%3D&linkId=1788&targetUrl=https://www.qovf.org/national-sew-day/"><span style="color: blue;">
National Sew Day webpage</span></a> for more information and to download the
poster. Registration is coming in early December!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">For more information
email <a href="mailto:events@qovf.org">events@qovf.org</a> </span><br />
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<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">T<strong><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">hank a Veteran…
Create a Quilt of Valor.</span></i></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">New to Quilts of
Valor?</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Come to
the conference to learn more, meet fellow quilters, get inspired, and
create a QOV.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Already involved?</span></strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Come to the conference to learn more,
reconnect with friends, get more inspiring ideas, and create a QOV.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Thanks to your feedback on
the conference questionnaire, there will be some exciting classes and sessions
tailored for you! Thank you for sharing your ideas.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The conference agenda and
registration will be available in January.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Questions? Email <a href="mailto:Conference2019@QOVF.org">Conference2019@QOVF.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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