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Carol Perkins: Quilts for Heroes Previous Column: Hats make a grand day out By Carol Perkins Becky London is one of those rare individuals who has a vision and makes it a reality. Becky, the visionary behind Piecemakers' Quilts for Heroes, explained that the idea came to her after watching Veteran's Day programs featuring organizations that presented veterans with handmade quilts as a thank you for their service. Quilts of Valor was one of them. "I also watch lots of sewing shows," says Becky. "When she joined the local Piecemakers in 2018," said leader Candy Shirley, "she immediately presented us with the idea of making quilts for local veterans. By November that year, we began." When I asked Becky what inspired her, she recalled listening to her mother and grandmother talk about the boys who went off to war during World War II and how the families and community suffered. "Some didn't make it home," she said. Those conversations impacted her, and then, when she and William Allen London married in November, he left in February, and she was suddenly one of those women her mother had spoken of, whose husband was serving his country in Germany. "The first year," she said, "we presented six veterans with quilts. The next year, maybe eight, and it's grown since then." This year, the Piecemakers presented 18 gorgeous quilts made with love to veterans in appreciation and remembrance of their service. Members of the Piecemakers presented their quilts in a touching moment. I asked Becky how recipients were chosen. "Applications are available during October. We gather them and start with the oldest or those in poor health and go from there. Sometimes, a veteran might not receive one the first time, but will later. We try to honor all who are nominated." Mary Morrison was among the ladies who gave her all to the project, even as death approached. She had five things to do, she said, before she died. The most important of which was finishing the veterans' quilts. (For the shoebox mission, she made many skirts.) Mary's daughters proudly accepted the award on her behalf, honoring her dedication to the program. Becky, Mary, and the Piecemakers Quilting Guild (accepting members) showcase the impact volunteers have on Metcalfe County, their dedication resonating through the community. The recipients of the quilts were very grateful. My husband, Guy Perkins, stood with them, the weight of their shared experience evident. Share your thoughts with Carol at carolperkins06@gmail.com, or with CM readers using our Comment Form. This story was posted on 2025-11-14 14:26:28
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