Whether a patchwork of heirloom fabrics or a collage of scrap pieces stitched together in an act of caring, a quilt carries associations and speaks of love and comfort. For members of Chaffee County Quilts of Valor (CCQofV), a quilt is a handmade offering of gratitude presented to veterans in acknowledgement of their service. “We are 26 quilts away from our goal of 1,000,” says Linda Lafford of Buena Vista who started the local chapter of QofV 15 years ago. “976,” she boasts. “We’ll reach our goal by the end of the year.” Linda and her small band of quilters ...