{"product_id":"class-quilts-of-valour-sew-day","title":"Event - Quilts of Valour Sew Day - June 18th","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuilts of Valour Canada Sew Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePart of Watergirl Quilt Fest — 5 Days to Stitch, Share, Shop \u0026amp; Smile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"margin-left: 44.75pt; border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: thin-thick-thin-large-gap #4472C4 9.0pt; mso-border-themecolor: accent1; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-border-insideh: 9.0pt thin-thick-thin-large-gap #4472C4; mso-border-insideh-themecolor: accent1; mso-border-insidev: 9.0pt thin-thick-thin-large-gap #4472C4; mso-border-insidev-themecolor: accent1;\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"1\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 391.5pt; border: double #4472C4 9.0pt; mso-border-themecolor: accent1; mso-border-alt: thin-thick-thin-large-gap #4472C4 9.0pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"522\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAfter your registration is complete, you will be sent an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eemail with a digital download “READ ME” file \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003econtaining class information \/ agenda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePLEASE BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THIS FILE AS CLASS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eREMINDERS \u003cu\u003eWILL NOT BE SENT\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDate(s) and Time(s):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThursday, June 18th, 2026\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eJoin us in the Watergirl Quilt Co. classroom and sew up quilt tops that will be donated to Quilts of Valour Canada. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #0070c0;\"\u003eRead more about Quilts of Valour below at the end of this post.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eEach participant should bring \/ purchase fabric to make a lap quilt. Watergirl Quilt Co have some great Quilts of Valour themed fabric panels and fabrics in stock that are great for quickly making up a quilt. Michelle can share pattern ideas with you for using panels.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou may bring a quilt top already in progress that is suitable for donation. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou may also choose to cut your fabrics before coming or during the sew day. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAdded bonus, you may purchase the fabric and thread to make your quilt for this event, the day of at 10% off.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePlease note, this discount only applies to what is required for your Quilt of Valour quilt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;\"\u003eThis is a great way to serve our communities and bring some joy and healing to others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuilt sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuilts must must be large enough to cover an average sized adult; ideal size is appropriately 60” x 80”.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuilt of Valour™ Canada - Quilt Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -0.25in;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFabrics should be new, high quality 100% cotton.  Do not use repurposed fabrics (eg: old shirts, blue jeans etc.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eChoose fabrics with prints that are appropriate for a Canadian Armed Force member.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePatterns and blocks can be of any design; however, recipients often prefer quilts that have a Canadian theme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;\"\u003eQuilts must be large enough to cover an average-sized adult, with a minimum size of 55” x 70” and a maximum size of 72” X 84”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuilts must have a top, batting, and backing, and must be machine quilted or hand quilted.  A tied or tufted quilt is not acceptable as a Quilt of Valour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eBacking fabric should also be a good quality cotton fabric, and if seamed the selvage edges have been trimmed from the seam.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eBatting should be 100% cotton or an 80\/20 cotton\/poly blend.  Wool, bamboo or 100% polyester batting should be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuilting should be appropriate for the quilt and not overly dense, which can reduce the loft of the quilt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eBinding strips should be joined with diagonal seams. Binding should be double-fold (“French fold”), attached by machine, and finished by hand or machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlease DO NOT wash the completed quilt.   We want your gift to be crisp and new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWhen your quilt is ready please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quiltsofvalour.ca\/contact.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact a QOVC Representative\u003c\/a\u003e near you who will make arrangements to pick it up and sew on an official Quilts of Valour label or return it to Watergirl Quilt Co. and we will make arrangements to deliver it.  Provide your name and the names of others who helped make the quilt so that they may all be added to the label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e $10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eYour fee reserves your spot in our Quilts of Valour Sew Day.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePlus, you will receive your choice of a “Quilts of Valour” fabric panel that can be used to make a quilt with or saved for another quilt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFinished \/ Unfinished Quilts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eIt is okay if you do not finish the quilt top during this session. It can be completed by you at home and dropped off to us for donation.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eQuilts of Valour can provide the backing and batting;\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWatergirl Quilt Co will make the necessary arrangements to get this from Quilt of Valour on your behalf.  We will then quilt it for free for you on our BERNINA longarm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eNOTE: You will need to come back for it to do the binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePattern \/ Reference Material(s): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eYou may use any pattern you wish.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMichelle will be able to provide suggestions.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWatergirl Quilt Co also carries many books and patterns that use panels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe QOV Canada website has a tab for “Resources”.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eUnder this tab, you may find block and pattern inspirations; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quiltsofvalour.ca\/resources\"\u003eclick here to view this page\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFabric \/ Notions Requirement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe amount of quilted fabric \/ pieces required will be determined which pattern you decide to make.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eEven though you will receive a QOV fabric panel of your choice, you will still need fabric to go with the panel or for whichever quilt you wish to make.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eRequired Sewing and Quilting supplies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eBring your regular sewing supplies, such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e-        Thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e-        Scissors \/ snips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e-        Pins; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/watergirlquiltco.com\/products\/flower-head-fine-pin-size-32-2in-20ct-2-colors?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=42a5773b9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eClover fine pins are recommended\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e-       Marking pens; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/watergirlquiltco.com\/products\/flower-head-fine-pin-size-32-2in-20ct-2-colors?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=42a5773b9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eFrixion pens\u003c\/a\u003e and white\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/watergirlquiltco.com\/search?q=white+chalk+pen\"\u003e chalk pen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e-       28 mm rotary cutter and replacement blades.  \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a good time to start with a fresh blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eSewing Machine (what to bring):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e-        your machine (all brands welcome) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e-        user guide \/ manual; it is always good to bring in case you run into any problems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e-        feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e-        walking foot (optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMachine Rentals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDon’t feel like bringing your machine with you?  Rental machines are available (limited quantities).  Please contact the store directly to confirm current pricing and make arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eIn our classroom at Watergirl Quilt Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eYou will be able to enjoy the use of our:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eworkstation tables; sit \/ stand, raise \u0026amp; lower mechanical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003echairs    NOTE: for added comfort, bring a seat cushion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ecutting mat at your work station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ecutting mats on large table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e2 - 3 irons and ironing boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eComplimentary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCoffee and tea will be available in our kitchenette.  Please bring a travel mug or sealed cup to avoid any spillage.  Tap water in our classroom is drinkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eLunch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eBring your own lunch \/ snacks to eat at your workstation.   NOTE: our fridge space is limited, so we suggest you make use of a thermal lunch bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #c00000; background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;\"\u003eAllergy alerts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #c00000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCustomers suffer from various allergies and medical conditions.  To help avoid any incidents, we request you do not bring or wear the following:      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePeanuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eSeafood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePerfumes \/ scented products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCancellation of Classes or Retreats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlease refer to \u003ca title=\"Cancellation of Classes or Retreats and Refund Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/watergirlquiltco.com\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefund policy – Watergirl Quilt Co.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 416.25pt; border-collapse: collapse; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;\" width=\"555\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; height: 27.8pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none; border-top: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; padding: 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt; height: 27.8pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none; border-top: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; padding: 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt; height: 27.8pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAll Levels Welcome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1; height: 27.8pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none; border-top: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; padding: 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt; height: 27.8pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none; border-top: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; padding: 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt; height: 27.8pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCharity Sewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2; height: 27.8pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none; border-top: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; padding: 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt; height: 27.8pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none; border-top: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; padding: 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt; height: 27.8pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCoffee, tea, snacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3; height: 27.8pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; border-right: none; padding: 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt; height: 27.8pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eDuration: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; border-right: none; padding: 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt; height: 27.8pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e6 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes; height: 27.8pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt; height: 27.8pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eHost:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #DDDDDD 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt; height: 27.8pt;\" valign=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMichelle Peters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuilts of Valour - Canada Society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuilts of Valour - Canada Society is a registered charity. Donations from generous sponsors and individuals are the sole source of income for the organization. There are no paid positions. All directors, officers, and representatives are volunteers who donate their time and talents to provide a valuable service to Canada's injured CAF veterans and members past and present. Quilts of Valour - Canada Society provides quilts of comfort all across the nation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuilts of Valour Goal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eTheir goal is to reach as many injured CAF veterans and members as possible with hand crafted quality quilts personalized for each recipient. The Quilts of Valour expenses are primarily in three areas, obtaining quilting materials, shipping costs to send quilts to all parts of Canada and a modest investment in promotional materials to raise awareness and support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eMission Statem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eent - Quilts of Valour (QOV) Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e“Our mission is to ensure that injured Canadian Forces members are recognized for their service and commitment to our country. We give this support through the presentation of quilts to comfort our injured past and present Canadian Forces members.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eIn the beginning …\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuilts of Valour began in 2006 when a local Edmonton Quilter presented quilts to three Canadian Armed Forces members who were recovering in hospital from injuries they received in Afghanistan.  It was her way of saying “Thank You\" and giving some comfort to these military members. These gifts were the catalyst of the birth of Quilts of Valour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eEach presented quilt is labelled and numbered; includes information such as the recipient’s name, who made (group or piecer – quilter - binder, city= provincial, date of presentation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore about Quilts of Valour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eIf you wish to find out more about Quilts of Valour Canada, please visit their website at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quiltsofvalour.ca\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.quiltsofvalour.ca\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eQuilts of Valour Canada quilt requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Quilt of Valour must meet specific requirements to be awarded. Here are the key requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFabric:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Use high quality 100% cotton quilt weight fabric.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhile quilts do not have to red, white and blue; patriotic colours are preferred.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAvoid floral fabrics, unless the recipient is known in advance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe quilt must be large enough to cover an average sized adult; with an ideal size approximately 60” x 80”.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFinished size can be no smaller than 55” x 65” and no larger than 72” x 90”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e The quilt must consist of a top, batting and backing.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt must be machine or hand quilted.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTied quilts are not acceptable.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eUse quality, low loft batting and binding strips – joined with diagonal seams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eLabeling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e A quilt must be labeled as a Quilt of Valour to be awarded.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis includes the name of the recipient, piecer, quilter, binder, city and province of residence if desired date and location of award and simple washing instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePersonalization:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e Use permanent fabric pen when personalizing.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eInclude the recipient’s name, names of piecer, quilter, binder, city and province of residence if desired date and location of.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eReligious or political messages are not allowed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eFor more detailed information on Quilts of Valour Canada; including how to make a quilt, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.quiltsofvalour.ca\/\"\u003eclick here to visit their website.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watergirl Quilt Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53220921540908,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7234\/3084\/files\/202606QuiltsofValour.jpg?v=1779221518","url":"https:\/\/watergirlquiltco.com\/products\/class-quilts-of-valour-sew-day","provider":"Watergirl Quilt Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}