Veterans Day
is Monday, Nov.11. This special
day is set aside to honor all the men and women who serve, or have served our
country in the military. Our veterans
are brave and selfless, risking their lives to protect our freedom and security
at home and abroad.
Veterans are our
family, friends and neighbors. Veterans
are our hero’s. How do you
say thank you?
Steve Leader of San Diego, California spent the past eight years
making two amazing quilts with World War II military insignia to honor our nation’s
veterans. The first public display of
his quilts was at the San Diego Quilt Show Sept.5-7, 2013.
The two quilts contain over 870 original
patches representing every branch of military service, unit and rank. It is an amazing collection and since Steve
only uses original patches, and not reproductions, many are rare and expensive
to purchase.
Steve’s quilting journey, from his inspiration to learning how
to quilt and acquiring the patches is recorded on his website. What an amazing story!
If you are an
active member of the military, stop by Mary Jo’s on Veterans Day and receive 10%
off your purchase (with ID) and a big thank
you from all of us at Mary Jo’s Cloth Store. Happy Veterans Day!
