Got some good news and now I need your help!
08-03-2013, 03:39 AM
#11
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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It is indeed a great honor for him, and worthy of a quilt. I LOVE the Navy Star but think for your purpose the one Kaelyn designed is the winner (IMO). I spent 10 years in the Navy and left just as I was on the list, so I know from experience that he will love it.
08-04-2013, 04:01 AM
#12
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Saginaw Michigan
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You're getting good direction from others, I just wanted to add my congratulations to you and your son and please, give him my thanks for his dedicated service. We need many more young me like him!
08-04-2013, 04:38 AM
#13
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Ontario, Canada; Florida in the winter
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I have to say, I am amazed over and over again, just how much help you quilters are!!! The ideas that have come out of the woodwork for Rubesgirl is absolutely mind-boggling!!
08-04-2013, 04:39 AM
#14
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Location: Kansas
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Looks like you have some great choices to select from - tell your son "thank you" for serving. My son served 12 years in the Navy and loved it. He has a family now and decided he needed a job where he didn't spend so much time away from them. Now he and his family are only an hour away from me - I'm loving that!
08-04-2013, 04:44 AM
#16
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Location: Behind my sewing machine
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I bought Coast Guard material which is like the Navy material that one of the girls posted. I am in the middle of making it...top is done. My son asked for flannel backing so I just purchased that I will post what I have done so far. I used lighthouses and boat fabric to go along with the coast guard fabric.
08-04-2013, 04:55 AM
#17
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Burke, Va
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You might want to check out the many "quilts of valor" website. Lots of variety. Also FONS and PORTER did several episodes for the "valient eagle" for which the pattern is available. They also have a huge selection of patriotic themed quilts and kits (if you're in a hurry). Having spent 20 years in the Navy-I know how much this promotion means to him and he'll really appreciate the quilt.
08-04-2013, 05:00 AM
#19
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 78
Congrats to him....and thank him (and his family) for their sacrifices!!!! What a huge step into the brotherhood of the CPO. Initiation is something to remember. Whatever you decide on, he will cherish and appreciate your honor to him.
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