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It’s time for some scrappy red, white, and blue quilted goodness.  This patriotic flag pattern from Diary of Quilter is about as scrappy as it gets.

Measuring about 39″ x 51″ when finished, it is super simple to make.  With the exception of a small part of the quilt, it’s all about squares.  The trick with this one is to have enough scraps in the various colors.

Of course, for us quilters, that probably is not a huge problem.  Because it is so easy to put together, you could easily make this quilt in a day or two ...

You probably know John Adams as a Founding Father of the United States. But did you know he was also a fantastic party planner? It’s true! (Well, kinda…)

When independence was officially declared, John Adams wrote: “[This day] will be the most memorable in the history of America. It ought to be [celebrated] with pomp and parade, games, sports, and [fireworks] forever more.” His 4th of July plans were so much fun, we’ve celebrated John Adams-style for 245 years! 

But there’s just one thing Mr. Adams forgot: Quilts! Every good holiday needs quilts!

This week, Jenny is ...

Freeform stars are some of the most fun stars to quilt.  There isn’t a lot of pressure to get points perfect, and they add some fun movement to designs.  This table runner designed by Dawn from Springwater Designs for Inspired by Fabric includes some of those fun stars in it.

Using various red, white, and blue fabrics, the quilt is made up with various squares and rectangles (some of which are cut in half).  Each star block measures 6″ when finished.  The table topper measures about 21″ x 36″ when finished.

Along with cutting instructions, you will find easy ...

I think everyone needs to make one of these beautiful patriotic pineapple quilts.  This design is from both Jedi Craft Girl and Gigi’s Thimble, two awesome quilt designers.

The free pattern is available in a downloadable pdf and measures about 40″ x 58″ when finished.  It is an ideal design for five fat quarters plus background fabric.  You will find detailed step by step assembly instruction in the pattern.

Even if you don’t make the quilt, you have to go and check out the blog post for all of the pineapple eye candy.  I can’t decide if ...

Simple yet striking, this festive table runner will be the hit of your Fourth of July barbecue.  It can be found over on the Or So She Says blog.

With a finished size of about 16″ x 46″, it will fit almost any table and does not require too much fabric.  It combines piecing and a little bit of appliqué.  I love the way those white stars pop against the navy fabric.

Along with the fabric and other standard quilting supplies, you will need some fusible web for the appliqué shapes.  Other than that, the quilting is simple and, if ...

Perfect for Memorial Day or any other patriotic holiday, this beautiful table runner pattern from A Bright Corner is easy to make.  The white stars really shine against the blue in this design.

When finished it measures 12″ x 36″ so it’s a size that will fit many tables.  Along with standard quilting supplies, you will need paper-backed fusible webbing for the star shapes.

The downloadable pattern has a template for the star as well as detailed cutting and assembly instructions.  This would be a good pattern for beginners.

Table runners are nice to make.  They are not too ...

In the United States we honor our veterans on November 11 every year.  It is a special day when we praise those who have served our country during times of peace and war.  Many quilters honor veterans by making quilts for them and donating them to various organizations.

This stunning quilt designed by Jessica Dayon would be a wonderful quilt to make for that special veteran in your life, or to show off your patriotic spirit.

The finished quilt measures 60 1/2 x 60 1/2 so it’s a nice lap quilt size.  It is a more detailed ...

America The Beautiful Free Quilt Pattern courtesy of Henry Glass & Co., Inc.

You will need their fabric to complete this design as it is based on pre-printed themed fabrics. You can learn more and see download the free pdf for this quilt pattern via BearCreekQuiltingCompany. 

Looking for more America themed quilt patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

This tutorial is all about stars and stripes, This s a fun summer table runner that would look amazing across an outdoor picnic table ro outdoor BBQ area. You can see the full tutorial and pattern here. 

These patritoic fabric designs over at TheFatQuartershop are fun and so inviting. I love this modern bright version, perfect for a bright and cheery project. It has a few more designs in this collection making it perfect for a 9 block quilt or quilted baby rug or picnic rug.

Check out all their fabric designs here.   They have some traditional flag designs as well as the red truck too.

Another great scrap buster is this 4th of July pattern by Pat Sloan.  The pattern is called Grand Ole Flag. I whipped this up just in time for the 4th.  I loved using a different background color then I normally would have.  This turquoise is unusual and really makes the flags stand out.  The backing is centennial fabric I had in my stash.