![Jane Ashley, who served 30 years in the US Army, was reminded of the depth of appreciation she has from fellow Americans when she received a Quilt of Valor.](/images/news/2015/07_22may/53.jpg)
Quilts of Valor, a national foundation, mission is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. Here in Gallup, there are several groups who strive to satisfy that mission.
With long hours of designing, cutting and sewing, these dedicated women create magnificent quilts that are nothing short of art. But the outer beauty of the project is only the tip of its importance.
The Gallup McKinley County Quilters have been making quilts together since 1985.
They first met in a house in Allison and have moved several times until finally acquiring a room at the Larry Brian Mitchell Recreation Center, compliments of the City of Gallup...