Monday, September 5, 2011

U.S. Air Force 50th Anniversary Quilt

Good morning,

Happy Labor Day to those of us in the USA.  Today's post is about a labor of love, that's for sure!

This U.S. Air Force 50th Anniversary Quilt is displayed at the USAF Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB near Dayton, Ohio.
Of course, I immediately thought of my quilt friends when I saw it.
The quilt is so huge...

...that I had to take pictures of it pieces to show it to you.




 Th quilt is at least two stories tall and is displayed in the lobby of the museum.

It is so beautiful the way the fabric of so many parts of the US Air Force were brought together in this quilt.  It's another "must see" if you get anywhere near Dayton, Ohio.

Lois


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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Definitely a labor of love. Thank you for sharing this awesome quilt. Enjoy your day, Lois.

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  2. ChristineSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Truly an amazing piece of art. It's quite beautiful.

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  3. NedraSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    What an amazing tribute quilt!
    And Happy Labor Day to you too Lois.

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  4. Wanda.....September 5, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Lovely!

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  5. EG CameraGirlSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Amazing! So much work went into that quilt!

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  6. TexWisGirlSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    wow. huge and extremely detailed!

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  7. Rick WatsonSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    What a neat quilt. I love quilts. We have some that my wife's grandmother gave to us and several that Jilda's mom made. They are very special to us.
    I've never been to that museum, but when we get up to Ohio, I'd like to have a look.
    Happy Labor Day

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  8. JanieSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Your quilt is art for sure. However the top photo of the two dogs in water! That is the most incrediable photo I have ever seen of dogs in water. This should be made into a poster and on your wall. Very nice.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Beautiful work and lots of hours spent on them.

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  10. LoisSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    That is truly a magnificent quilt! I just love all the detail.

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  11. BethSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    A magnificent quilt, Lois. How was it constructed? By one person, or many hands doing the different quilt blocks? It is so beautifully displayed, as well. Thank you for sharing.

    Beth

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  12. VPSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Unusual (at least for us) and quite moving: this is a work of art and love.

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  13. Hootin AnniSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    This work is absolutely amazing!!! I have a brother, my oldest brother who was in the Air Force for nearly 20 years.

    This quilt is truly a work of art!! I can only imagine the work detail that took place for each and every piece.

    I just had to shut things down today on my genealogy work....it'll be there tomorrow. So, thought I'd drop by and give y'all a big Texas Howdy-do!!!

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  14. DianaSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Wow! That's huge.
    Love Di ♥

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  15. RoseSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I did not even take a camera when we went there.

    Don't you wonder how long it took to put that quilt together? And wonder who all made the blocks...

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  16. LeontienSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Oh my gosh it is HUGE!! and very very pretty and greatly made!!

    Thank you for sharing all these spots with us, so i can show (hopefully) my mother and father in-law!

    Thank you for your sweet comment on my post from Thursday!
    Leontien

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  17. Honey at 2805September 5, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    This is a beautiful quilt and a wonderful tribute!

    I appreciate you concern for my niece and her family. As of tonight the fire is still uncontained.

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  18. BrookeSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Wow. Stunning!

    I am intrigued by your hubby's recipe for fish cakes and am anxious to give them a try.

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  19. PeterSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    An amazing piece of work, great photos of it.

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  20. Bob BushellSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    How many hours do they work at creativity.

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  21. Deere DriverSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love these types of quilts. OK. I love all quilts!

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    thank you for sharing, i would have never known about this :)

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Oh!!! It's Beautiful!! and here I am whinning about my little 4 x 6 quilt...look how perfect it is...oh my! Thanks for sharing this beautiful quilt!!!...debbie

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  24. ElaineSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Beautiful!

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