This patriotic quilt, American Beauty, is made with paper foundation piecing, applique and embroidery.  The finished 51″ square wallhanging will be a tribute to our flag and a showcase of your varied sewing skills.

Patriotic Stars & Stripes comes with instructions for two sizes: 53 1/2″ X 70″  or  28 1/2″ X 36″.  Directions are included for both hand and machine applique.

If you want to make a patriotic quilt but don’t want to do any applique, try Stars & Stripes.  This quilt pattern uses flying geese and will measure 75″ X 95″.  Or you can add borders and make a queen or king size quilt.

Our favorite Sue is in a patriotic mood – Sunbonnet Sue Rallies ‘Round the Flag.  She has so many holiday dresses in this miniature quilt (14″ square) and she’s waving her flag in every block.  There are instructions included to make the little flags, or you can use miniature flag fabric.

The Wave is made with 6″ blocks, each with one curved seam.  Follow the simple instructions for the curved seams, add a few appliqued stars and you’ll have a stunning quilt.

Some of these patterns would look great in other colors and it will change the whole look and tone and theme of the quilt.  In the same way, you can, of course, take many other quilt patterns that weren’t designed with a patriotic theme in mind, and change the colors to create a patriotic quilt.   And save your red, white, and blue scraps.  They’ll come in handy for smaller projects to decorate your home for summer barbeques and picnics.

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