patriotic quilts

Hello Everyone I didn't mean to stay away this long. Things are fine; I've just been busy.

I didn't take one photo of our July 4th get together or the food or the cupcakes I baked and our grandsons decorated, so I'll show you some of the decorations I still have out.

I made this wreath a couple of years ago from one of the Stitching with the Housewives videos.

I made up the pattern for this afghan. I can crochet granny squares without a pattern. I just pick up a hook and some yarn and ...

added by LuAnn 1 week, 5 days ago. under diamond painting , luanns loose threads etsy shop , patriotic crochet , patriotic cross stitch , patriotic quilts , tea and cake quilt

Where has July gone? from Luann's Loose Threads

Hello Everyone I didn't mean to stay away this long. Things are fine; I've just been busy.

I didn't take one photo of our July 4th get together or the food or the cupcakes I baked and our grandsons decorated, so I'll show you some of the decorations I still have out.

I made this wreath a couple of years ago from one of the Stitching with the Housewives videos.

I made up the pattern for this afghan. I can crochet granny squares without a pattern. I just pick up a hook and some yarn and ...

added by LuAnn 1 week, 5 days ago. under diamond painting , luanns loose threads etsy shop , patriotic crochet , patriotic cross stitch , patriotic quilts , tea and cake quilt

Stitch by Stitch... from From the Strawberry Patch...

Stitch by stitch, evening after evening, my own version of Sarah Barker's sampler is finally complete 186 years after Sarah finished hers. I began this piece in January. Everything about working on this sampler has delighted me. If you've been a reader here for a while you may recall a post that I did many years back regarding a thimble that my grandmother gave to me. I am including the link

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 4 weeks, 1 day ago. under cross stitch , handwork , history , patriotic quilts , quilting mishaps

Stitch by Stitch... from From the Strawberry Patch...

Stitch by stitch, evening after evening, my own version of Sarah Barker's sampler is finally complete 186 years after Sarah finished hers. I began this piece in January. Everything about working on this sampler has delighted me. If you've been a reader here for a while you may recall a post that I did many years back regarding a thimble that my grandmother gave to me. I am including the link

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 4 weeks, 1 day ago. under cross stitch , handwork , history , patriotic quilts , quilting mishaps

Red, White and Blue Half Square Triangle Pillow from A Little Bit Biased

Hi friends! It's me, Amber. Today I have a fun little project + tutorial to share with you! It's for this scrappy little pillow I made for my porch!

I used the cut-offs from this quilt (behind me and below). The quilt is called Scrapology and it's perfect for scraps or fat quarters! The pattern includes instructions for 4 quilt sizes and it's a really fun, easy make! You can find more information about that quilt HERE.

Let me tell you how I made the pillow, in case you'd like to make one too someday!

You ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 month, 2 weeks ago. under patriotic quilts , pillow , red white and blue , scrapology

Red, White, and Blue Scrapology Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

Around Memorial Day of this year, I decided to make a red, white, and blue version of my Scrapology pattern! It was such a fun, scrappy project that I thoroughly enjoyed making! It was a great way to kick off summer, all the patriotic holidays, and America's 250th birthday!

Let me tell you the backstory about this pattern. It was originally in my book, Quilt the Rainbow,

which came out in 2022. (It was the pink quilt.)

Unfortunately, my publishing company (Martingale Publishing) went out of business about a year later, so I didn't really have a place ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 month, 2 weeks ago. under in my shop , my patterns , patriotic quilts , quilt the rainbow , red white and blue , scrap buster , scrapology

Midnight Munchers and Other Happenings from From the Strawberry Patch...

Yesterday morning I sat down on the front steps to tie up my walking shoes and suddenly stopped... where there had been abundant Geranium blooms only the afternoon before, now there were only chewed-off bare stems! Groan. The midnight munchers (deer) have been at it again. I use a product that works well in the perennial garden but hadn't even considered our front steps! I've never known

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 2 months ago. under augie , birds , cross stitch , deer , fruit trees , nature , patriotic quilts , projects , quilts , ufos

Midnight Munchers and Other Happenings from From the Strawberry Patch...

Yesterday morning I sat down on the front steps to tie up my walking shoes and suddenly stopped... where there had been abundant Geranium blooms only the afternoon before, now there were only chewed-off bare stems! Groan. The midnight munchers (deer) have been at it again. I use a product that works well in the perennial garden but hadn't even considered our front steps! I've never known

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 2 months ago. under augie , birds , cross stitch , deer , fruit trees , nature , patriotic quilts , projects , quilts , ufos

May Muster from Nestlings By Robin

HI!
Been awhile since I have written here and while using my trusty thesaurus to find some alliteration to go with May round up, the word 'muster' came up and that has a very military connotation which was perfect.

This past month I have been working so hard to post more consistently to social media, have a theme and engage more...It is exhausting but also fun and productive.

I know the algorithms don't allow for everyone to see everything all the time. I also know that not everyone is on my newsletter list.

So, what you missed in ...

added by Robin 2 months ago. under baby bottle rockets , binky blooms , coast guard , memorial day , nestled babies , nestlings by robin , patriotic quilts , star trio runner , tulip star runner

American Pride Exhibit 250th Year of USA from Humble Quilts

Here are a couple more lovely quilts from the Christ collection that was shared at Lancaster Quilt Show in Lebanon, PA.

I LOVE this!

And if you are anywhere near San Diego......

I will be presenting my trunk show to Village Quilters Guild on Saturday at 10AM

Glory Bee! Patriotic Quilts from My Collection.

Website for the guild is HERE.

Above is my Shenandoah Stars. On the left vintage quilt purchased in Virginia. On the right, my rendition. Patterns available on Etsy- HERE (PDF pattern) HERE (Paper pattern mailed) and HERE. (a kit with pattern)

I hope your week is ...

added by Lori 3 months, 4 weeks ago. under antique quilts , flag quilts , lebanon quilt show , patriotic quilts , quilt show , shenandoah stars

Northwest Quilters, Inc from Humble Quilts

Next Monday I will be presenting

Glory Bee! Patriotic Quilts from my Collection

I have loved patriotic quilts and patriotic colorways since I took my first quilt class! I love history as well and these two loves go hand in hand.

I will be at Northwest Quilters, Inc Monday, March 9, 2026, at 9:30 am, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, Oregon.

Most guilds have a small charge for guests but if you will be close by please stop in and be sure to say HI!

Here is a Youtube video I did 4 years ago ...

added by Lori 5 months ago. under americana quilts , patriotic , patriotic quilts , quilt guild

Lent from From the Strawberry Patch...

We are already in the second week of Lent. Right on cue, the Lenten Roses are blooming, time marches on and spring is appearing sporadically. One day it's here and the next we're plunged back into winter.It's been a very sad time this past week, our dear daughter-in-law lost her precious mother to a horrible and aggressive brain tumor that appeared, so suddenly, just last summer. We will miss

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 5 months ago. under cross stitch , death , grandchildren , lent , nature , patriotic quilts , phyllis , prayers

Lent from From the Strawberry Patch...

We are already in the second week of Lent. Right on cue, the Lenten Roses are blooming, time marches on and spring is appearing sporadically. One day it's here and the next we're plunged back into winter.It's been a very sad time this past week, our dear daughter-in-law lost her precious mother to a horrible and aggressive brain tumor that appeared, so suddenly, just last summer. We will miss

added by Mrs. Goodneedle 5 months ago. under cross stitch , death , grandchildren , lent , nature , patriotic quilts , phyllis , prayers

I'd Love to Visit Your Quilt Guild: Glory Be! from Humble Quilts

As the USA celebrates 250th year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence I'm excited to share this trunk show in a couple of weeks!

Glory Bee! Patriotic Quilts from my Collection

I have loved patriotic quilts and patriotic colorways since I took my first quilt class! I love history as well and these two loves go hand in hand. I hope my lecture will inspire you to start your own collection of Americana quilts!

The large one is in the Smithsonian, so I won't be bringing that one! lol

I do hope to make a little ...

added by Lori 5 months, 2 weeks ago. under patriotic , patriotic quilts , quilt guild

Botanical Beauty block #9 from Nestlings By Robin

Celebrate!

Did you know that the very first use

of fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July

was on the first anniversary of our

declared independence, July 4th, 1777!

In 1776, then-future President John Adams

sent a letter to his wife, Abigail,

outlining how the country's declared

independence from England should be celebrated.

He wrote that the day should be marked

with "pomp & parade, with shews (shows),

games, sports, bonfires, bells and illuminations

from one end of this continent to the other

from this time forward forever more (sic)."

The next year, a July 4th fireworks display

in Philadelphia ...

added by Robin 9 months ago. under 2025 quilt along , 250th birthday of america , botanical beauty , nestlings by robin , patriotic quilts , red white and blue

Botanical Beauty block #8 from Nestlings By Robin

Welcome to block #8, Homestead.

This is a modified block from my Village Square

quilt a few years ago that was published in

American Quilter Magazine.

When I named this block, I was

thinking about how the colonists came here

then had to set up a new home.

Having done that my whole life via

military transfers, I can't imagine how

much harder it was for them!!

My process was very involved and sometimes

difficult and yet I didn't have

to clear my own land or build my own

home when I arrived.

My food was already grown ...

added by Robin 9 months, 1 week ago. under 2025 quilt along , 250th birthday of america , botanical beauty , nestlings by robin , patriotic quilts , red white and blue , sestercentennial

Botanical Beauty block #7 from Nestlings By Robin

Welcome back for block 7, Laurel Wreaths.

You will make 2 of these this month.

Laurel leaves were part of my WLL quilt along

back in 2020 and HERE is the blog post

about the original quilt.

Since then, I have been playing with

other layouts. This is one of the layouts

that I have put into repeat as a fabric

design too for that exciting someday...:)

The symbolic history of the laurel is one of

triumph and achievement since the

original Greek Olympics and you

can read more about that HERE if you choose.

I find it a nice ...

added by Robin 11 months, 3 weeks ago. under 2025 quilt along , botanical beauty , laurel leaves quilt block , nestlings by robin , patriotic , patriotic quilts , quilt alongs , red white and blue , sestercentennial , wreaths

Red, White, and Blue Checkered Spools Quilt from A Little Bit Biased

If you've been around here much, you know

I am a sucker for red, white, and blue quilts!

I was making my Honey Locust Checkered Spools quilt in June and

I just kept envisioning it in red, white, and blue! So I just had to scratch that itch!

I had the white background fabric in my stash. I actually designed that print for

the Riley Blake Designs Hush Hush 4 collection. It was originally a creamy background

with tan stars and they reprinted it in white for their Lights On 2 collection.

The print is called Seeing Stars. I ...

added by Gigi's Thimble 1 year ago. under checkered spools , finished quilts , in my shop , my patterns , patriotic quilts

Happy Flag Day Quilt Parade from Podunk Pretties

Happy Flag Day! Over the years I've made many Red, white and blue quilts and projects. Hope you enjoys today's parade of quilts.

Today I'll be celebrating Flag Day by stitching up a new patriotic project using this free pattern below called Flying Free. Of course, I'll be changing the pattern a bit to suit my needs. If you're looking for a quick summer project, you can download this FREE PDF from All People Quilts here.

added by Podunk Pretties 1 year, 1 month ago. under flag day , patriotic quilts

Sester centennial quilt along: Botanical Beauty block #5 from Nestlings By Robin

Welcome to block #5, Tulip Star.

I designed this block about 10 years

ago and planned to do it in red, white, and green.

Here is the center of the original.

It is soooo close to done:) and instead

of finishing it, I have created a

small wall hanging pattern and

now included it in my Botanical Beauty Sampler.

It has been enlarged and shrunk down

depending on my feelings for that project.

I am loving the red, white, and blue!!

So, now imagine making multiples of

this block and setting them together

as shown above.

What a gorgeous patriotic ...

added by Robin 1 year, 2 months ago. under botanical beauty , nestlings by robin , patriotic , patriotic quilts , quilt along 2025 , red white and blue , sestercentennial

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