ocsfollowme Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 More information can be found at : www.ww2patchquilts.com -Steve OEF 11-12 veteran Selling off my 15 year private collection specializing in Home Front, AAF Schools, Aircraft Manufacturers, PX patches at www.ocsfollowme.com http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2015.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2016.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2018.gif Link to post Share on other sites
dskjl Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 That is really cool, I like the wings at the bottom and the AAC rockers. Nice display! Always looking for uniquely marked helmets, WWI and WWII American Field Service items, WWII and earlier USMC items and named or numbered medals and medal groups. Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Continuing in the fine tradition of American folk-art...museum quality! "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Link to post Share on other sites
Jack's Son Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Very nice looking work, how about a close up of the stitching? **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/301020-robin-ray/ Link to post Share on other sites
BigDogMilitaria Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 That is very impressive! You can see the time and effort that went into them, Always looking for named items from Detroit area Vets! Link to post Share on other sites
bobgee Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Outstanding! A folk-art treasure! Bobgee "I have only two men out of my company and 20 out of some other company. We need support, but it is almost suicide to try to get it here as we are swept by machine gun fire and constant barrage is on us. I have no one on my left and only a few on my right. I will hold." (Message sent by 1st Lt. Clifton B. Cates. USMC, 96th Co., Soissons, 19 July 1918 - later 19th Commandant of the Marine Corps 1948-1952) Link to post Share on other sites
ocsfollowme Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Larger photos: http://theleaders.us/quilt1_4july2013.jpg http://theleaders.us/quilt2_4july2013.jpg Photos of it being made: http://www.ww2patchquilt.com/creating-them.html Jack's Son, what sort of photos would you like about the stitching? -Steve OEF 11-12 veteran Selling off my 15 year private collection specializing in Home Front, AAF Schools, Aircraft Manufacturers, PX patches at www.ocsfollowme.com http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2015.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2016.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2018.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Jack's Son Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Seeing your production pix was enough for my wife to get a clue to your craftsmanship, we are both duly impressed!! **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/301020-robin-ray/ Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 holy cow this is beautiful - thank you for sharing. I am absolutely drooling over the AAF/AAC stuff... What is the tiny tab with the other AAF arcs? Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Link to post Share on other sites
ocsfollowme Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Alaska. When I was an intel officer, I was posted at Fort Wainwright...which is where we had the lend lease airfield with the Russians. So I picked this up at a local antique store. An Alaskan patch from Alaska. -Steve OEF 11-12 veteran Selling off my 15 year private collection specializing in Home Front, AAF Schools, Aircraft Manufacturers, PX patches at www.ocsfollowme.com http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2015.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2016.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2018.gif Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I was afraid that's what it was...the only one I am missing! DOH!!! Again, beautiful set up - great job! Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 How many "man hours" would you say they represent?! "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Link to post Share on other sites
ocsfollowme Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 doinworkinvans: here is an Alaskan tab for sale sabrejet: I have about 500 hours in each quilt. Not including time to find the patches. These are my first quilts so I could make a 3rd one in less time. Tons and tons of sewing in this. I did the quilting myself and the back binding and sleeves are all hand stiched by hand. (120 ft of stitching by hand with about 7 stitches every inch). -Steve OEF 11-12 veteran Selling off my 15 year private collection specializing in Home Front, AAF Schools, Aircraft Manufacturers, PX patches at www.ocsfollowme.com http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2015.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2016.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2018.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 That's dedication! I take my hat off to you! "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Link to post Share on other sites
ocsfollowme Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Humm...I think I need to calculate on paper the number of hours. It could be that many. -Steve OEF 11-12 veteran Selling off my 15 year private collection specializing in Home Front, AAF Schools, Aircraft Manufacturers, PX patches at www.ocsfollowme.com http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2015.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2016.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2018.gif Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 thanks for that link!! Buy in Now always scares me on Ebay...cause for concern or does this guy have a good rep? Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Link to post Share on other sites
ocsfollowme Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Solderstrunk is an awesome dealer. I have spent over a $1000 with him and am very pleased. He is a dealer near NYC and finds some great collections and dealer stock. The tab is listed as WW2, but message him for sure. It looks legit. Also, here is the other patch on ebay. Better photo of the reverse. Total legit and original. ENDS IN ONE HOUR!!!! Link here I am a sucker for heavier snowy cotton backs....and this new link is as such. -Steve OEF 11-12 veteran Selling off my 15 year private collection specializing in Home Front, AAF Schools, Aircraft Manufacturers, PX patches at www.ocsfollowme.com http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2015.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2016.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2018.gif Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 You are the man...thanks so much - have a blessed day! Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Link to post Share on other sites
agate hunter Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Wow. Great collection. Looking for: Washington and Oregon Coast Artillery items Any items related to the Harbor Defenses of the Columbia River and the Harbor Defenses of Puget Sound, 1860s-WWII. This includes items from Fort Stevens, OR; Ft Canby, WA; Ft Columbia, WA; Ft Worden, WA; Ft Casey, WA; Ft Flagler, WA; Ft Ward, WA; Ft Whitman, WA; Camp Hayden, WA; and the following units that served at these forts:Columbia River: 33rd, 34th, 93rd, and 160th Companies, CAC; and 18th and 249th Coast Artillery regimentsPuget Sound: 26th, 30th, 62nd, 63rd, 71st, 85th, 92nd, 94th, 106th, 108th, 126th, 149th, and 150th Companies, CAC; and 14th and 248th Coast Artillery regiments Coast Defense Study Group member & site representative for the Columbia River fortsASMIC member Link to post Share on other sites
Corsair pilot Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 That is so nice. An awesome collection of patches. Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Just a little better than the velcro pieces I would stitch on the patch and glue on the larger banner cloth I would hang from my wall 40 years ago. I think i was the only 7 year old boy who knew how to sew. I am floored by the amazing endeavor you took on and completed with amazing results! A1C Matthew Seidler, Delta Company, 466th EOD killed in action. 05 Jan 12 at 1600L while conducting mounted route clearance patrols in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He turned 24 two days before his death. Cousin, Soldier, Hero. Link to post Share on other sites
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