Here are the current standards, as we are aware of them, for the two Veteran's organizations with local ties. If you plan to donate yours to another organization or Veteran's hospital, contact them for their specifications.
American Hero Quilt Standards:
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Quilts should be made from 100% good quality cotton.
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Quilts should be approximately 63x87 inches. We find
that many of the soldiers need the extra length and width to keep warm.
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The quilts should be red, white and blue fabric.
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Backs should be 100% cotton and 10 inches larger on
each side. For example: If the quilt top measures 63x87 inches, the back should
be 73x97 inches.
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Please don't use beige or white fabrics on the back.
Many of our injured soldiers have open wounds which can cause stains.
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Binding should be cut 2 1/2 inches wide, at least
300 inches in length, and sewn diagonally rather than straight across.
Quilts
of Valor:
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Use high quality 100% cotton quilting weight fabric
appropriate for an adult.
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Top:
Recommended 60”x80”; minimum 55”x65”
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Backing
4 to 5 inches larger on all four sides.
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Use
straight cut or bias double fold binding; join binding pieces with diagonal
seams.
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Apply
neatly by hand or machine.
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Machine
or hand quilting in an appropriate design. (Free hand, pantograph or computer
guided patriotic or generic designs.)
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Balanced
stitches of uniform size. (5-7 stitches per inch if quilted by hand; 8-12
stitches per inch if by machine.)
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Low-loft
quality batting. (Cotton, 80/20, or poly from Pellon, Warm Company, Hobbs or Quilter’s
Dream.)
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Label
must say Quilt of Valor and included a blank for name of recipient.
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Label
should include first names of piecer(s) and quilter(s) and state.
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You
may include a note to the recipient.
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Make
a coordinating pillowcase or bag in which to place your quilt. (Required)
