All-Star Quilts of Valor: 25 Patriotic Patterns from Star Designers

by Quilts of Valor Foundation, Ann Parsons Holte, Tony L. Jacobson, Mary W. Kerr

Overview

25 patriotic and inspiring quilt patters from well-known quilt designers to sew quilts that honor the military

Foreword by award-winning quilter, fabric designer, quilt judge, and CRAFTSY/Blueprint host Kimberly Einmo

Inspired by the idea that quilts can honor and even heal, The Quilts of Valor organization is committed to covering our veterans and service members with comforting and healing quilts. To celebrate their mission to "cover military touched by war", All-Star Quilts of Valor shares 25 inspiring quilt patterns from well-known quilters that you can use to craft your very own patriotic quilt.

Patterns and pattern names include:

"V Is for Victory" by Georgia Bonesteel
"Shine On" by Victoria Findlay Wolfe
"From Sea to Shining Sea" by Marianne Fons
"Stars and Stripes" by Mark Lipinski
"Thumbnail" by Paula Nadlestern
And so many more

Mix and match the varied colors and fabrics with their clear, easy instructions to personalize your own beautiful Quilt of Valor to honor the special service member in your life, or give as a thoughtful and touching gift to a worthy recipient.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764364556
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	10/28/2022
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Quilts of Valor has over 11,000 members nationwide, who have awarded over 300,000 Quilts of Valor to military members. Quilting experts Ann Parsons Holte, Tony L. Jacobson, Mary W. Kerr, and Sue Reich are dedicated to the QOVF mission to "cover military touched by war" with a quilt.

Mary W. Kerr is an American Quilt Society–certified appraiser, curator, and award-winning quilter. Her many acclaimed books on quilts include Twisted: Modern Quilts with a Vintage Twist and Southern Quilts. She lives in Woodbridge, Virginia. www.marywkerr.com

Table of Contents

Foreword Kimberly Einmo vi

Acknowledgments viii

Quilts of Valor Foundation-It All Began with a Dream ix

Stars and Stripes Kelly Harvey Patty Gallmeyer 1

V Is for Victory Georgia Bonesteel 6

Stars All Around Bonnie K. Browning 11

The Road Home Pepper Cory 16

Four Stars Jenny Doan 22

Stars and Bars Kimberly Einmo 26

From Sea to Shining Sea Marianne Fons 30

Cascade of Stars Ann Parsons Holte 33

21-Star Salute Tony L. Jacobson 40

Wrapped in a Quilt Heidi Kaisand 45

Stars in My Eyes Mary W. Kerr 47

Compatriots Robin Koehler 51

The Patriot Andrew Lee 61

Stars and Stripes Mark Lipinski 65

Guide Star Ebony Love 69

Patriotic Stars Nancy Mahoney 73

Oh, Say Can You See? Marti Michell Sally Joerger 77

Freedom's Path Scott Murkin 82

Pieces of Pride Paula Nadelstern 85

Flurry Gina Perkes 88

A Symbol of Hope Sue Reich 93

Thank You for Your Courage Shannon Shirley 98

Stars of Appreciation Pat Sloan 101

Flags for Our Fathers Kris Vierra 105

Shine On Victoria Findlay Wolfe 110

Epilogue 114