The Wounded Warrior Center at Camp Pendleton,CA. was opened in mid-August as a long term rehab center for Marines and Navy wounded. These soldiers have been discharged from the hospital but are not yet ready to go back to active duty or to civilian life. This center gives them a rehab environment that is far less sterile and more encouraging than a hospital billet. There are 26 beds at the facility, and the expected duration of a stay is anywhere from three to six months. Gunny Sgt Greer, who oversees the facility, wanted to have some touches of home and managed to obtain a quilt for each of the beds. His intent was that upon discharge, the soldier would be able to take “his” quilt away with him. All the beds are full/double size. The quilts are pieced from a variety of patterns (blocks, stars, 9 patch, log cabin etc.). Some have color themes; others are scrap random colors. Some are dark colors and others are riotous and bright. Full/double are needed The pattern and colors are up to the quilter’s imagination. More information is available at this web site: http://woundedwarriorcentercp.8k.com/ Even one quilt will make a difference. This is truly a win-win situation, where you can know you’ve done something good, and the recipient is very appreciative. Wounded Warrior Center SSgt Sommer PO Box 555191 Camp Pendleton CA 92055 Therese Thomas PO Box 2243 Valley Center CA 92082-2243

I love machine quilting and truly appreciate the opportunity to donate my time and machine quilting experience working on some of the quilts for the soldiers. ~Angie, Santa Rosa, CA.