For the past few years, I’ve wanted to make an American flag quilt using the Stars and Stripes pattern by Thimble Blossoms. Each year in late spring, tempting photos begin popping up on Instagram, with quilters all over the country sharing their version of the Stars and Stripes quilt. This year, I gave into temptation.… Continue reading Stars and Stripes: and American flag quilt
Tag: Patriotic Quilt
A patriotic Picking Petals by Sweet Treasures Quilts
Please excuse the horn tootin’ going on over here, but I’m quite proud of my pattern Picking Petals. This was one of the first patterns I released when my business was new, and over the years she’s been stitched up by thousands of quilters in a variety of colorways and themes. It’s a quick little quilt… Continue reading A patriotic Picking Petals by Sweet Treasures Quilts
4th of July Flag Block
Hello quilting friends! I’m popping in today to share a fun little mini I made recently, the 4thof July Flag by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet. This block is a free tutorial as part of Lori’s Vintage Block Along series. The finished block measures 13” x 20” and is just one of many… Continue reading 4th of July Flag Block
Say hello to Primrose Cottage Quilts
This past weekend we celebrated Independence Day at my mom’s home on Lake Minnewaska in west central Minnesota. We had loads of fun, ate too much, chatted and laughed, watched the fireworks and enjoyed the beauty of the lake. My Star Spangled quilt also made the trip so that I could take a few finished… Continue reading Say hello to Primrose Cottage Quilts
A finished top: the Star Spangled BOM with Fort Worth Fabric Studio
Back in January I jumped on the red, white and blue bandwagon and joined Fort Worth Fabric Studio and designer Lindsey Weight for their Star Spangled block of the month program, and I’m so glad I did! My top is finished and I’m one step closer to having my first patriotic quilt! I took some quick… Continue reading A finished top: the Star Spangled BOM with Fort Worth Fabric Studio