Photos: Newark Valley Quilter’s Group Captures the Spirit of America’s 250th

The Newark Valley Quilters gathered on June 10 for a group picnic and to show their completed Quilts of Valor. Pictured is Carol McGee with one of her finished quilts. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)

Peeking from behind a finished quilt is Louise Haskell, a long-time member of the Newark Valley Quilters’ group. The Quilts of Valor will be distributed to veterans within Tioga County. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)

Pictured is a Quilt of Valor, sporting red, white, and blue blocks featuring U.S. flags, and, on two blocks, a whimsical Snoopy character. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)

Bonnie Hrusecky shows the Newark Valley Quilters group one of her completed Quilts of Valor. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)

Everything red, white, and blue, the Newark Valley Quilters follow specific quilt patterns or use their own expertise to produce quilts that showcase their individual talents. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)

Lucy Cross, an original member of the Newark Valley Quilters group, which originated in 1978, shows a Quilt of Valor she made. Now age 90, Lucy has made hundreds of quilts over the years, and continues to enjoy her passion for quilting. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)

The Newark Valley Quilters group displays and holds up several Quilts of Valor that they have made and that will be distributed to Tioga County veterans. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)