FREE Quilts of Valor Retreat Rebooted! Rescheduled! Reunited! 8am-11pm Thursday and Friday 8am-2pm Sunday
We’re thrilled to announce that our Quilts of Valor Mini-Retreat has been rescheduled for June 27–29, 2025, and will still be held in the conference room at the White River Junction VA Hospital.
This powerful event brings our quilting community together to create and donate quilts that honor and comfort veterans. We’ll be sewing side by side with guilds, shops, and fellow volunteers—all working toward a shared mission of service and gratitude.
How You Can Get Involved:
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Register to Sew with Us: Help us fill the room with 50+ sewists and helpers! Whether you love piecing, pressing, or finishing, there’s a spot for you.
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Donate Fabric or Supplies: We welcome donations of patriotic fabrics, batting, backing, or even pre-cut kits.
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Volunteer Long Arm Services: If you quilt on a long arm, we need your help finishing these beautiful tops.
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Feed the Troops (aka Quilters): We’re looking for donated meals and snacks to keep everyone energized.
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Support with Funds: If you prefer to contribute monetarily, we’ll use donations to purchase needed materials and supplies.
What to Expect at the Quilts of Valor Mini-Retreat – June 27–29, 2025
We’re so excited to have you join us for this powerful weekend of community sewing in honor of our veterans. The retreat will be held in the conference room at the White River Junction VA Hospital and is open:
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Friday, June 27: 8:00 AM – Midnight
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Saturday, June 28: 8:00 AM – Midnight
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Sunday, June 29: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Come when you can—stay as long as you'd like. You’re welcome to attend any or all days of the retreat, and registration is open to everyone, regardless of how much time you can commit.
What to Bring:
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Your sewing machine and power cord (unless you’ve requested to borrow one)
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Basic sewing tools: scissors, rotary cutter, pins, seam ripper, etc.
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Neutral thread (gray, tan, or white works best)
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A small cutting mat or travel iron if you have one—shared tools will also be available
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A comfy seat cushion or sewing chair if desired
What’s Provided:
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Pre-cut kits and patriotic fabrics for Quilt of Valor projects
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Shared ironing and cutting stations
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A limited number of loaner machines (by request)
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Snacks, drinks, and donated meals
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Laughter, community, and gratitude in abundance
Need help getting in and out?
We’ll have volunteers available for carry-in help on Friday from 8:00–10:00 AM, and for carry-out on Sunday from 1:00–3:00 PM. If you plan to arrive outside of those times, let us know in advance—we’re happy to coordinate help!
Coming from out of town?
There are several hotels right across the street from the VA with very reasonable room rates. Bring a friend, split a room, and make it a meaningful weekend getaway!
We can’t wait to see your smiling faces and hear the hum of machines as we create together for a powerful cause.
From the Quilts of Valor website:
"A Quilt of Valor® (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war. The Quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.”
To use the term Quilt of Valor, Quilts of Valor or QOV, the quilt must be a specific size, must have a label with required information, it must be awarded (it is not a gift) and it must be recorded.
Fabric used for a Quilt of Valor should be quality, 100% cotton fabric appropriate for adults.
A Quilt of Valor does not have to be red, white and blue, but patriotic colors are very popular with recipients.
Patterns and blocks can be of any design suitable for a patriotic theme. Browse patterns.
Avoid juvenile, gender or branch specific fabrics, unless the recipient is known to you.
A Quilt of Valor is to be large enough to cover an average-sized adult, with an ideal size approximately 60” x 80.” Finished size can be no smaller than 55” x 65” and no larger than 72” x 90.”
The Quilt consists of a top, batting, and backing. It must be machine or hand quilted. A tied quilt is not acceptable for a Quilt of Valor.
Backings provided to The LongArmy Volunteer must be 8″ wider in width and 8″ longer in length.
QOVF Members in good standing may request quilting of their tops by a LongArmy Volunteer, free of charge.
Use quality, low loft batting such as cotton, cotton blends, polyester or polyester blends. Quilting should be appropriate for the quilt and not overly dense, which can reduce the loft of the quilt.
Double fold, also known as French Fold, binding is recommended for durability. Hand stitch or neatly machine stitch binding.
A Quilt of Valor must be labeled as such, and include the name of the veteran or service member. See our Policies and Procedures for additional information."
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | All skill levels welcome! |
| Materials Included: | We have precut kits available and donated fabrics to kit up as well as many patterns for inspiration! |
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