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Patriots Triangle QOV (PTQOV) from Williamsburg has stepped in to try and fill some big shoes behind Elaine and Les Page from NFQOV. Tammy and Les Wallace, co-lead, for PTQOV, got our start in QOV with Elaine and Les several years ago. As you all know there is plenty of opportunities for QOV awards in the southside. We are working the logistics of it all and trying to keep things moving. With the help of several volunteers including Susan Paschal and husband Dave, Suz Whitman, and Betty Hand we awarded 16 QOVS at VFW post 4809 in Norfolk in November as part of an outdoor ceremony.
QOV Backlog: There are over 60 outstanding QOVF nominations on the South side (Norfolk, VABCH, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Franklin). Some of these nominations are from 2017 & 2018. We are working to award those requests via virtual award ceremonies and begin on those from 2019 soon. As you might expect the Pandemic has slowed the process. With your support we can eliminate the 2019 backlog in 2021 and make progress on 2020 nominations.
Sew Days in Chesapeake: Susan Paschal from Chesapeake has volunteered to host the sew days at A Different Touch Sewing Center when we can return. We have been in close contact with Doris, the Shop owner and as soon as it’s possible to return she will let us know. If you would like to sign up, you can reach Susan at spaschal1976@gmail.com. She will put you on the sew day list and let you know what is happening. In the meantime, there is a bin at the shop where you can drop off completed tops. PTQOV has batting and backing and will get them quilted for awards. Quilts made on southside will be awarded there.
Dates to put on your 2021 calendar:
QOVF National Sew Day is Feb 6. It will be a virtual event. You do not have to be a member to sign up for the event on the website at www.QOVF.org. There will be random prize drawing with the grand prize of a Janome 3160QO sewing machine.
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival: The MAQF will be virtual this year Feb 24-27. At 4:00 pm, Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the virtual MAQF, Patriots Triangle (PTQOV) will be conducting a virtual QOV award for multiple recipients. Go to the MAQF website at https://www.quiltfest.com/ for more on the Festival. If you have visited the show in person at the Hampton Conference center in past, we encourage you to checkout their virtual classes and seminars online.
QOV Backlog: There are over 60 outstanding QOVF nominations on the South side (Norfolk, VABCH, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Franklin). Some of these nominations are from 2017 & 2018. We are working to award those requests via virtual award ceremonies and begin on those from 2019 soon. As you might expect the Pandemic has slowed the process. With your support we can eliminate the 2019 backlog in 2021 and make progress on 2020 nominations.
Sew Days in Chesapeake: Susan Paschal from Chesapeake has volunteered to host the sew days at A Different Touch Sewing Center when we can return. We have been in close contact with Doris, the Shop owner and as soon as it’s possible to return she will let us know. If you would like to sign up, you can reach Susan at spaschal1976@gmail.com. She will put you on the sew day list and let you know what is happening. In the meantime, there is a bin at the shop where you can drop off completed tops. PTQOV has batting and backing and will get them quilted for awards. Quilts made on southside will be awarded there.
Dates to put on your 2021 calendar:
QOVF National Sew Day is Feb 6. It will be a virtual event. You do not have to be a member to sign up for the event on the website at www.QOVF.org. There will be random prize drawing with the grand prize of a Janome 3160QO sewing machine.
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival: The MAQF will be virtual this year Feb 24-27. At 4:00 pm, Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the virtual MAQF, Patriots Triangle (PTQOV) will be conducting a virtual QOV award for multiple recipients. Go to the MAQF website at https://www.quiltfest.com/ for more on the Festival. If you have visited the show in person at the Hampton Conference center in past, we encourage you to checkout their virtual classes and seminars online.