WEST PASCO QUILTERS

WEST PASCO QUILTERS' GUILD, INC.

OPERATION HOMEFRONT QUILTS

One of West Pasco Quilters' Guild Members, Jessica Porter, was age 20 when she began receiving National Attention with her desire to make quilts for all the families of the soldiers who have given their lives in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Jessica started this project independently, then brought it to the West Pasco Quilters' Guild early in 2003 with her request for our help. The Guild happily agreed and is proud to be assisting Jessica in this endeavor. Since then, many more have joined forces in this wonderful project. Fabric, thread and batting have been donated by manufacturing companies. Marathons and Quilting Bees have been held across the nation with quilters banding together in support. Sewing machine manufacturers have joined in and Quilts have been made by individuals and Quilt Guilds across the country.

Here are just a few:
Ronnie M., Bellerose, NY (made 136)
Hernando Quilt Guild, Spring Hill, FL
Caprock Quilters, Clovis, NM
Stitching with Mary, Martinsburg, WV
Prairie Star Quilters, Fairmont, MN
Ozone Layers Quilt Guild, Mandeville, LA
Mary H., Gail C., Dawn W., & Friends, Pittsford, NY

Thank you to the many people and companies who have donated their time and resources
to make this dream a reality for the hundreds of families of our fallen soldiers.

As of 4-9-08 U.S. Killed in Iraq and Afghanistan - 4497
Quilts Sent to Families - 1479
Statistics and information provided by OHFQ

For more information on how to donate Lap Quilts or provide other assistance,
Please contact Jessica and Joanne at: Operation Home Front Quilts