Robbie and I get the fun job of presenting your beautiful quilts to the many worthy recipients. This winter and spring, we presented quilts to four nursing sisters from World War Two. All are well into their 90s and all of them are bright and willing to share stories of that important part of their history. Originally, the plan was to present to all four of them at the annual Nursing Sisters’ Luncheon in May, but that wasn’t possible. Nonetheless, Robbie and I went to the luncheon and spoke to this gathering of serving and retired military nurses about Quilts of Valour Canada. QOVC is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, but still, many have not heard of us. This week I received a thank-you note from the Nursing Sisters Association. Although it is addressed to Robbie and I, it is also a tribute to the hours of stitching (dare I mention the unstitching?) that you devote to our shared mission. So here is a copy of the note, as well as pictures of two of the Nursing Sisters who received quilts.
Presentation of QOV to Nursing Sister (ret’d) M Bredt (quilt by Linda Hales, Sally Elgar, Sandy Green)
Presentation of QOV to Nursing Sister (ret’d) I. Crocker (quilt by Sandy Green)
Upcoming Events (Please note the new date for the fall quilt bee)
- Sept 9 — Sew Day at Confederation Education Centre (1645 Woodroffe)
- Oct 16 — Sew Day
- Nov 9 — Annual Quilt Bee at Orleans United Church
- Nov 16 — Church Bazaar at Orleans United Church
- Dec 2 — Sew Day
- Jan 13 — Sew Day
- Feb 10 — Sew Day
- March 9 — Sew Day
- April 18 — Spring Bee
- May 11 — Sew Day
Ottawa Region: Quilts of Valour - Canada 