Quilts of Valor
The Quilts of Valor program within the Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild is part of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, a national organization that began in 2003 with the mission to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. As of April 30, 2026, 444,683 quilts have been awarded nationally.
Starting in 2013, the Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild has awarded around 100 Quilts of Valor annually throughout the Miami Valley and beyond. This wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and support our guild members. Between individual work, QOV sew-ins, and the annual QOV block drive, our guild members piece hundreds of blocks and quilt tops that are machine-quilted, bound, and presented in matching cases.
We fulfill QOV requests that come in locally and through the national website. We even work with large groups, sometimes awarding up to 30 quilts at a time! Those groups include the Beavercreek and Xenia Senior Centers, the Miami Valley Railway Society, the 20th Helicopter Special Ops reunion, and more.
To request more information about how to nominate a family member or friend to receive a Quilt of Valor, contact us today and we will connect you with our guild Quilts of Valor coordinator. We would love to honor your nominee!
Starting in 2013, the Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild has awarded around 100 Quilts of Valor annually throughout the Miami Valley and beyond. This wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and support our guild members. Between individual work, QOV sew-ins, and the annual QOV block drive, our guild members piece hundreds of blocks and quilt tops that are machine-quilted, bound, and presented in matching cases.
We fulfill QOV requests that come in locally and through the national website. We even work with large groups, sometimes awarding up to 30 quilts at a time! Those groups include the Beavercreek and Xenia Senior Centers, the Miami Valley Railway Society, the 20th Helicopter Special Ops reunion, and more.
To request more information about how to nominate a family member or friend to receive a Quilt of Valor, contact us today and we will connect you with our guild Quilts of Valor coordinator. We would love to honor your nominee!
Monthly Sew-Ins
Interested in joining us at one of our monthly sew-ins or interested in receiving news updates on sew-ins, contact our QOV committee chair today by emailing the guild.
- First Thursday of the month from 10am–3pm at Sharing Stitches, 492 W. 2nd St, Xenia
- Third Wednesday of the month from 10am–3pm at Crestview Church, 6600 Salem, Clayton
Quilt Requirements
Quilt sizes: 60" x 70" is the preferred size, but quilt must be between 55" x 65" and 72" x 90."
Fabric: Please pre-wash fabric before turning it into a quilt.
Colors: Red, white, blue and some black. Quilts for specific branches are also accepted. For branches you can use the following fabrics:
Binding: Machine stitched onto the quilt, then hand sewn to finish. Binding is provided by QOV committee chair.
Presentation: All quilts are machine washed and dried, then placed in a pillowcase to await for presentation.
Fabric: Please pre-wash fabric before turning it into a quilt.
Colors: Red, white, blue and some black. Quilts for specific branches are also accepted. For branches you can use the following fabrics:
- Army: greens
- Navy and Coast Guard: fabric with sailing symbols
- Marines: gold and black
Binding: Machine stitched onto the quilt, then hand sewn to finish. Binding is provided by QOV committee chair.
Presentation: All quilts are machine washed and dried, then placed in a pillowcase to await for presentation.
Pillowcase Pattern
To make a presentation pillowcase for a Quilts of Valor Quilt, please use the “Roll it Up!” pattern from American Patchwork and Quilting. They have detailed directions on their website and even include an instructional video.