COMMUNITY SERVICE | HOME OF THE BRAVE
National website: www.homeofthebravequilts.com
The Home of the Brave Quilt Project was started by Don Beld, a Citrus Belt Quilters (CBQ) member, to honor the fallen heroes in Iraq and Afghanistan by making replicas of a Civil War U.S. Sanitary Commission quilt. Quilts are adorned with inspirational messages and condolences.
Each quilt carries an embroidered tribute reading:
“This replica of a Civil War
U.S. Sanitary Commission quilt
was given to the family of
……………………………
who died from injuries received
while on active duty in Iraq (or Afghanistan)
by the members of
Citrus Belt Quilters,
Redlands, CA"
One of the six (6) remaining, original Sanitary Commission quilts may be viewed at the Lincoln Shrine, A.K. Smiley Library, Redlands, CA.
Catherine Kreter is the current National Coordinator for this project, extending into all 50 states and the U.S. Territories Cathy can be reached at quiltsforthebrave@att.net .
A Thank you letter from one of the MANY families
Nationally, over 3,800 quilts have been presented to family members. More information about this project may be found on these websites: www.homeofthebravequilts.com and www.quiltersmuse.com.
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