I wanted to give these products to my guests at my USAFA 2017 son's graduation. There was a high minimum order, so I asked if any other parents wanted to go in on this with me. Well... the flood gates opened. Since 2017, I have continued to offer these products as my fellow parents in successive classes have asked me to do it for their class too . Again, there is no profit , and I offer this as a Service to my fellow Academy parents.
As every quilt is homemade by me, I am able to customize each quilt to the needs of each recipient and family . I have been able to represent several generations and several branches , all on the same quilt.
Quilts are 65" x 85" and fit perfectly on their bunks. They are made of the highest quality fabric that is woven, not just stamped, thus keeping their brilliant colors longer through washings. Quilt batting is 100% cotton and called "Warm and Natural". I use the highest quality batting on the market - very warm, yet thin, so the quilts will fold compactly and fit in the Cadet's drawers for inspections. Patches that are included with the quilt are the AF wings, AF, USNA Trident, N*, squadron, class year, and Name Tape. Equivalent patches are used for the other service academies. Custom sports, teams, and activity patches can also be made and added for a nominal extra cost (usually around $15).
FUTURE PLANS :The fabric that I currently use has been discontinued. When all of my stock is gone, I have been licensed and approved to create my own USAF/USAFA and now Spaceforce fabric, to use for my quilts or to sell to someone to make their own items.
When my ‘Class of 2017’ Air Force Academy Cadet told me he needed a blanket because he was cold at night, I decided to make him a quilt. It came out great, so I posted a photo of the quilt on the US Air Force Academy (USAFA) Parent pages, stating that "Kahleb won't be cold anymore!" That’s when my phone started to ring from parents who wanted one for their Cadets. I personalize each quilt with a squadron and name patch and graduation year, but some families sent me other patches to personalize their quilts. Many quilts display two and even three generations of military service!
Now, more than 650 quilts later, I cover all the service academies and military branches, and even fill orders for quilts marking milestones like retirement, graduation, sponsor-family, weddings and memorials. I pray over every quilt for their recipient’s protection, health, and happiness.
As Cadets/Midshipman cannot have many items in their rooms, the quilts serve as a nice reminder of home and can be stored out of sight for inspections. When more than nine quilts are ready for delivery, I sometimes fly to the Service Academy to personally present each Cadet/Midshipman with their quilt. Parents receive photos of the presentations, and my Virtual Scrapbook is displayed on my table at the Parent's weekend Vendor Fair. These presentations have become a tradition. The joy I get from seeing the smiles on Cadet’s/Midshipman’s faces when they receive their personalized quilt is priceless.
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