The Quilts of Valor Foundation recently announced that Grandma’s House Quilt Shop has become a certified Quilts of Valor quilt business. Quilts of Valor is a national community service initiative that brings together quilters to make quilts for active service members and veterans.
Grandma’s House Quilt Shop is at 249 North St. in Crossville. Their hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The store offers a variety of new materials and quilting supplies.
The QOVF was founded in 2003 by Catherine Roberts – A Blue Star Mom. Her son’s year-long deployment to Iraq provided the initial inspiration, and her desire to see that returning warriors were welcomed home with the love and gratitude they deserved, provided the rest.
Roberts felt that linking quilters together in a national effort could achieve her goal of covering all service members and veterans touched by war.
These quilts, called Quilts of Valor would be a tangible reminder of an American’s appreciation and gratitude. This grassroots effort quickly spread across the United States and, today, boasts thousands of quilters from all fifty states.
For additional information on requesting a Quilt of Valor for a veteran or service member, please contact Ginger Fondren, state coordinator, Tennessee at ginger.fondren@QOVF.org. For more information about Grandma’s House Quilt Shop, call 931-210-0139, or visit their website at www.grandmashousequilt.com.