Wounded Warrior Project 12-13-11

Today was the December meeting of Surfside Quilters Guild in San Clemente.  It is a very active group with lots of activities involving the members.  Member Susie Russell chairs a committee in support of the Wounded Warriors quilt project, providing quilts sized to fit the gurneys/stretchers of troops injured and being transferred to hospitals in Europe and the US.  As a gesture of thanks some of the medical people in Afghanistan made this quilt from uniform fabric and sent it to the guild.  q

I didn't think to measure when the quilt was shown at the meeting, but I estimate 60"W x 36"L. Susie measured the quilt - it is 51" X 34" -  The fabric is not new, picked out seams and darns are visible. 

One of my Blog readers might let me know what this symbol represents. Thanks, Patty.
The Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem has been part of the uniform since 1868 and became the official emblem of the Marine Corps in 1955.
The eagle with spread wings represents our proud nation. The globe points to worldwide presence. The anchor stands for naval tradition. Together, they represent a dedication to service in the air, on land and at sea.
The Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem is presented to recruits at the end of Recruit Training, symbolizing that they have earned the title "United States Marine."

And this one, too.  It is located in the middle of the "star" field at the upper left of the quilt.

Someone pointed out that camouflage fabric is now printed with a digital design, more effective than the prints previously used. 

The website for Wounded Warrior Project is  http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/  although I don't see any reference there to the quilt project there are quite a few websites if you Google 'wounded warrior project quilts'.  Susie advises that the quilt project is independent of the site I mentioned above.  If you would like more info about the quilts contact Susie Russell at
susanrussell2665@gmail.com
 

November Fest continued 11-10-10

The quilters in attendance at November Fest were very generous and bought lots of basket raffle tickets - $4236 worth. Hurrah and Thank You to each and every one. Many of them wore their tickets around their necks like leis. And some wore them along with their lei. Unfortunately, I forgot my lei AND my nametag!

Judy Dunlap was one of the ticket sellers. I loved the fact there were different colored tickets.

Leslye Stringfellow carried her tickets in her hand.

This mysterious board member wore hers along with her lei - she was also a ticket seller, hence the prices on her lapel.

Cindy Croucher spread hers on the table so she could find the matching ticket when she won this big basket. Susie Russell was one of the basket deliverers.