#7 - Thank you, Larry!

It began simply....

then after much prayerful thought, I decided to expand ~ what I call ~ the star burst.

Now to quilt!

I've made the label...

Binding is done, it's washed, and ready to award!

On Saturday, June 21, 2014, the presentation...

Thank you for your service, Larry!

#6 - Last Man Standing

I joined the Quilts of Valor Foundation last year, one year too late to make one for my daddy, a WWII and Korean Conflict Veteran. Richard, however, is the last man standing among the group - lifelong high school buddies with Daddy. This one's for Richard, a WWII hero, in honor of my daddy.

Designed, created, and quilted by Lanetta's Creations.

Thank you, Richard, for your service!

#5 Quilting Treasures, 2014 QOV Challenge

This one is a little different... I have no idea ~ and will never know ~ who will be the recipient of this Quilt of Valor! All I do know, the award will go to a deserving soul.

When I saw the announcement by HMQS "Home Machine Quilting Show for 2014" ~ I knew I wanted to participate! It wasn't for a prize, but for the end result - a QOV award. And, honestly, because the way fabric and batting costs have skyrocketed, I thought for $20 (the entry fee for the kit), it would give me a good head start on another QOV!

This is what I came up with ...

"A Song of Thanks"

Pieced by Lanetta's Creations in Texas
Quilted by Michelle in Texas

Thank you for your service, whomever you are!

#4 - Welcome Home, Blair!

My sister requested a Quilt of Valor for her brother-in-law, a Vietnam Veteran.

I learned he's a Civil War enthusiast, so the colors in his quilt reflects the era. It was left up to me for the pattern/overall design. I selected the half log cabin on point, with a deep red center - the hearth/heart of the home.

Although I was not at the presentation ceremony, I heard he was overwhelmed when receiving the award.

Thank you for your service, Sir!

And, Welcome Home!

Pieced by Lanetta's Creations of Texas
Quilted by Amy, Texas

#3 - Thank You, Lemar!

UPDATE! Presented on Good Friday, April 18, 2014!!

Although, to date, this quilt has not been presented - it will be soon! After serving 12 plus years in the Army, the Iraqi Veteran recipient, so deserves this award! I wish I could be a fly on the wall during the presentation!

A successful surprise!

Again, Thank You for your service, Sir!

Piecing done by Lanetta's Creations, Texas.
Quilting done by Cheryl, Houston, Texas

#2 - Welcome Home, Jimmy

Another, belated, Welcome Home to a Vietnam Veteran! My cousin's husband, Jimmy, and his brother-in-law, Steve, both received their Quilt of Valor during the same presentation ceremony. This was a very special time for our family gathering....

#1 - Welcome Home, Steve!

I began creating Quilts of Valor in August, 2013, in the foundation's 10th year. My grateful journey of thanks and a belated "Welcome Home" started with a quilt for my cousin, a Vietnam Veteran.

Thank you!
Welcome home, Steve!

Pieced by Lanetta's Creations, Texas.
Quilted by Steve, Houston, Texas.