Local Chapter to Present Handmade Quilt of Valor: Made with Love

The Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to participate in Quilts of Valor as a way of honoring a veteran who has been touched by war. Four members of the Sarah Riggs Humphreys-Mary Silliman Chapter, NSDAR cut, stitched, ironed, and assembled the Quilt of Valor to be presented to Joel Hurliman on November 11, 2023 at the Sutter-Terlizzi American Legion Post 16 luncheon.

Of the four members, Marion Osborne had the most experience in quilting and taught the other three the techniques needed to make this Quilt of Valor. Marion said she enjoyed “teaching the techniques and sharing with the others.” And she also enjoyed the challenge of making the quilt.

Regent Jeaneen Buchanan said “when you learn to create something like this, you learn to appreciate the value and the love that goes into making the quilt while you are doing this.” Jeaneen also said she enjoyed learning about all the tools and techniques required for quilting. Her sewing machine wasn’t working properly so Jeaneen learned how to press the pieces in certain ways so they lay flat. She also noted if they don’t lay flat, you have to start over.

Linda Papp noted “the project looked overwhelming and intimidating”. Marion explained why some patterns were better for beginners than others. Linda added “the selection was narrowed down from 15 to 3 patterns with the Star Pattern chosen by all of us.”

Claudia Farkas felt “the best experience working on our Chapter’s Quilt of Valor was learning from Marion. Her patience was greatly appreciated. It also feels great to know we are creating something that will bring comfort and warmth to a Veteran.”

Everyone enjoyed the comradery of working alongside friends which is invaluable. The old adage, “Many hands make light work” was proven true with all four women working together. They realize people don’t appreciate the effort and precision that goes into making a quilt and now these SRH-MS Chapter members have a greater appreciation for people who quilt.

The DAR perpetuates the memory and spirit of the men and women who won American independence. Any woman who is lineally descended from an ancestor who aided the patriot cause during the American Revolution may be eligible to join. The DAR is a nonprofit lineage society focused on historical preservation, community education and patriotism. For more information visit www.sarahriggshumphreysDAR.org