Quilts of Valor

Columbine Quilt Guild is a member of the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Quilts of Valor is a national organization that awards quilts to veterans and military personnel who have been touched by war. Quilts of Valor represent one human being reaching out and touching another, with an acknowledgment of service to our nation. A Quilt of Valor award is an expression of gratitude and is meant to comfort veterans and service members letting them know they are forever in our thoughts and hearts.

The top of a Quilt of Valor, with its many colors, shapes, and fabrics, represents the many communities and individuals service members and veterans represent. The batting is the center of the quilt. It represents our hope that the quilt will bring warmth, comfort, peace, and healing to the veteran or service member. The backing represents the veteran’s or service member’s strength, and the support of their family, community, and our nation. 

Visit the Quilts of Valor Foundation website to nominate a veteran or service member. 

We Thankfully Quilt 

The Quilts of Valor bee meets on the third Monday of the Month (except for December) from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the basement at St. Bernadette Parish, located at 7240 W. 12th Ave. (two blocks east of Wadsworth) in Lakewood. We would love for you to become a part of this impactful bee! 

Front Range Community College 

Honors Veteran Students and Staff

On November 14th, the Quilts of Valor bee awarded quilts to 15 veterans who attend classes or are staff members at Front Range Community College (FRCC). The presentation was hosted by FRCC Veteran Services staff. The ceremony was attended by family, friends, and members of the community. The veterans were able to select the quilt of their choice, and they were then wrapped in the quilt and individually honored for their service and sacrifice. It was a day of thankful, proud, and happy tears.

We honor you for leaving all you hold dear to serve, whether in time of crisis or in time of peace. We know the cost of our freedom is the dedication of women and men like you. This Quilt of Valor unequivocally says thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.