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Valley Quilts of Valor begins challenge project

Lewis -Clark Quilts of Valor is sponsoring a challenge project to honor men who have served in the military overseas, according to Sharon Ledbetter, former Colfax resident who has made her home in Clarkston for the past five years.

Quilters who want to participate are asked to make up quilt blocks with patterns of their choice using red, white or blue or a combination. The blocks must be 12 and 1/2 inches unfinished. The goal is to collect enough blocks for 690 quilts.

Blocks can be dropped off at Quilted Heart in Pullman, Strikes & Petals in Mos...