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https://quiltfolk.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/20251106075449/0075melaniezacek.jpg19201282For generations, veterans and their families have turned to stitching as a source of comfort, therapy, and connection. From Civil War knitters to modern quilters, the act of creating has offered both healing and purpose. This Veterans Day, we honor those who continue that legacy—like WWII veteran Jerome Nedved, who made over 500 quilts for those in need; Valerie Baker, who donates machines to help veterans find peace through sewing; and Andrew Lee, the “Combat Quilter,” who transformed his PTSD recovery into a mission of hope. Their stories remind us that the thread of service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off—it simply takes a new form.