Stitched with gratitude: OT Days Quilt show celebrates veterans and family heirlooms Grace Ptak Star-Herald Jul 12, 2026 Jul 12, 2026 Updated 5 hrs ago 0 Veteran Bruce Burford sits draped in his Quilt of Valor during the ceremony at the OTD Quilt Show on July 11. 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H:E9 2 AFCA@D6]”k^Am ‘A pattern with a purpose’: OTD Quilt Show presents Quilts of Valor; displays heartfelt community pieces Carol Wacker's quilt, completed by Pat Dobry following her death, stands on display during the OTD Quilt Show on July 11 ‘A pattern with a purpose’: OTD Quilt Show presents Quilts of Valor; displays heartfelt community pieces The "Hugs from your Mama" quilt stands on display during the OTD Quilt Show on July 11. ‘A pattern with a purpose’: OTD Quilt Show presents Quilts of Valor; displays heartfelt community pieces The "Grandma Kuiper's Dresses" quilt stands on display during the OTD Quilt Show on July 11. Contact Grace Ptak: grace.ptak@starherald.com, 308-632-9048. 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. 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