Quilts of Valor on display at state capitol

Thirteen beautiful handmade quilts created by volunteer quilters from around Washington will be on display in the Secretary of State’s front lobby during the month of July. The office is on the second floor of the Legislative Building in Olympia. The office is open Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The quilts are part of the national Quilts of Valor program.

Secretary of State Kim Wyman, who comes from a family of quilters and is the wife of an Army retiree, enthusiastically supports having this exhibit in her office.

“These quilts are not only very well done, they convey the appreciation and admiration that so many Americans have toward our troops who have braved combat overseas,” Wyman said.