Still going strong......

Welcome to all of my new followers!

Thanks to all who have been so kind to send me personal messages, and comment here on the blog about "Radar!"  I promise to share my design process in upcoming posts.  I also have many photos to share with you all from MQS and recent QOV presentations.  This week has been really busy, and I am flying for the next 5 days.  Soooooooooo...............if you all can bare with me, I promise to share those items with you next week!

This block drive is still going strong!  Remember, I must receive all entries for blocks by June 1.  So, you all still have a little bit of time to get some easy blocks made so you can thank a Veteran.

I am going to share with you this week's group of AWESOME people:

Shirley in Oregon

Marianne in Florida

Mary Lou in Missouri

Jeanne in Missouri

Howard in Maryland

Marty in Michigan

Barb in Michigan

Marcia in Michigan

Judith in Oklahoma

Libby of Life on the Hill

Sheron in Missouri

Allyson in Missouri

Mary Ann in Missouri

Travis in Louisiana

Debbie in Kentucky

Sherry of Createology

Ruth in Louisiana

Kathi in Tennessee

Cathy of Sane, Crazy, Crumby Quilting

Pat in Michigan

Sharron in Michigan

And the following quilter generously donated blocks but cannot be included in the prize drawings:

Jean in Missouri

That's 2,631 blocks received as of 4/11/14!!!!!

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!

THAT'S 87 QUILTS FOR QUILTS OF VALOR!!!!!!

Judith in Oklahoma sent in this beautifully pieced "Pathway of Valor!"

Way to go Judith!  It looks AWESOME!

Gracie Lu and Sophia had to pose with it!

Many have asked if the "Pathway of Valor" is or will be a pattern?  Hmmmmmm................maybe?????????

Actually, it is in the works, and please feel free to share the pattern with your guild or family and friends as it will be a free pattern for charity purposes.  You may find the block instructions and block drive guidelines here.  I wanted a block for this drive that would be easy enough for beginners, and something that would go together really quick for those who are more experienced.  I think it is a very contemporary design and is quite striking!  A design that any veteran, male or female would love to receive.  Thanks to all of you for your encouraging words concerning the pattern!

My good friend Ann of Attic Threads & Quilts donated the yellow star backing fabric.

Libby of Life on the Hill donated the wonderful binding fabric.

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!

Doreen in Iowa sent these WONDERFUL presentation cases!

I love the fabrics, and they really are going to be so nice to present our quilts in!

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!

Kelly at O'Sewpersonal Fabric Shop also received 60 more blocks at her store!

Her drive is still going strong, so don't miss out on her drawing as well!

Before I go, I would like to give a shout out to some WONDERFUL ladies that work at a WONDERFUL quilt shop I was able to visit on my way to MQS in Wichita last week.

Rita, Esther, and Ellen

Rita is the owner of Quilter's Station in Lee's Summit, Missouri.  As most any quilter would do, I mapped out all of the quilt shops I wanted to stop at on my way to Wichita, and Quilter's Station was my first one on the list.  In all seriousness, after this stop, I might as well not have worried about visiting any others!  

WHATTA QUILT SHOP!  

These ladies were most accommodating, and so polite and easy to talk to.  The samples that hung on the walls of the shop were absolutely delicious, and left my mouth watering!  Rita makes most all of the samples that hang in her shop.  Allow me to quote my mother, who doesn't quilt......."If you spent much time in there you would WANT to make a quilt!  And, if you couldn't find what you wanted or needed,..... then, you're just too picky!"  Yep, that pretty much sums it up momma!  I HIGHLY recommend you visit this wonderful quilt shop and visit with these friendly folks!

See you when my feet get on the ground next week!

Thanks again for all you do!

Thanks for all of the encouragement!

Kevin the Quilter