What a wonderful day we had at the Quilts of Valour National Sew Day! There were 33 members from the Region of York Quilters Guild who showed up at the Legion in Aurora to sew 110 Hug Blocks, 4 completed quilt tops and numerous quilts still being worked on at home. Thank you to all the sewers who gave of their time, efforts and good will. Thank you also to the Legion Branch 285 who provided the space, set up and take down, technical support and coffee and tea! Bonnie Robertson the president was there to receive our beautiful quilt made by members Robin Morrison Claus and Martha Schellingerhoud at last year’s Sew Day which honours the Legion’s support of Quilts of Valour. This quilt will hang in the legion as a reminder to us all the sacrifice given by our Canadian Military. Another Quilt of Valour was presented to 25-year veteran Brian Gonyou who served in Afghanistan, Somalia and Bosnia. His quilt was presented by Mike and Guild President Cahterine Robertson on behalf of Guild members who made the blocks at last year’s Sew Day. Brian’s family was there who loved meeting the quilters and seeing how the quilts are made! In the afternoon, we were delighted to have a visit from Deborah Edwards from Northcott Fabrics! Northcott fabrics have long supported Quilts of Valour with their designs by Deborah and their generous donations. Deborah had her mom with her who was lovely and told us stories of her sewing adventures. Congratulations to Wanda Hazlett who won the draw of $165.00 thanks to the generous donations from our members!

A big hug and thank you go to my team members Carol, Linda, and Mike whom without this could not happen! It’s only one day but so much goes into making it happen and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.