Citrus Belt Quilters

HOME of the BRAVE QUILT PROJECT

Home of the Brave Quilt Project was started by Don Beld, a CBQ member, in order 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 a 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 2006"

One of the four remaining original Sanitary Commission quilts may be viewed at the Lincoln Shrine, Redlands, CA. Don Beld is the National Coordinator for this project, extending into 46 states.

A Thank you letter from one of the MANY families

Nationally, over 2,000 quilts have been presented to family members. Each state has designated its own block design. More information on this project may be found on these websites: www.homeofthebravequilts.com and www.quiltersmuse.com.

Quilters Muse interv iew with Don Beld.

DIRECTIONS

The easy sewing quilt blocks and/or tops may be downloaded by clicking: HOTBQP Directions. Adobe Reader is required to open this document.
You may download this free program by clicking on the
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For color ideas, click Home of the Brave Color Ideas