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Mickey Depre of
Oak Lawn, Illinois, used red and white Sawtooth Stars made by guild members for "Independence
& Justice." The star blocks almost twinkle in the lively setting Mickey
used to pull them all together. You'll add a playful, patriotic touch to any room in your
home when you display this energetic-looking design. |
Here's a great
way to celebrate your American heritage. Marcella C. Poludniak of Springfield, Illinois,
shares this antique "American Flag" quilt. It was made by her
great-grandmother from Illiopolis, Illinois, in the late 1800s. The quilter's unique,
folk-art representation of the flag causes us to admire her individualism and artistic
nature. |
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| "Mattie's Memory"
was lovingly made by Diane Albeck-Grick, the art director who designed this book.
The vintage fabrics belonged to her great-grandma, Mattie Miller Squire, so Diane made the
quilt to honor her. Wouldn't Mattie be proud that her great-granddaughter has followed in
her footsteps? It's easier than you think to make your own version of the classic quilt
with the easy step-by-step direction provided in this book. |
When Adam celebrated his 18th
Birthday, as well as his independence by going off to college, Patti Wiggins Butcher of
Lawrence, Kansas, stitched "Adam's Freedom." Adam is surely
reminded of home every night when he sleeps under this classic red and white quilt,
lovingly made by his mother. Use simple piecing and show off your appliqué skills by
making your own version of "Adam's Freedom" in any combination of red, white,
and blue fabrics you prefer. |
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Grab a generous
sized pillow to lean on while watching TV or to prop behind your back while reading. "Stars
and Bars" (26 1/2" square) with its bold design will certainly make any
room cozier and more inviting to relax in. |
Use your red, white, and blue print
scraps to make a pillow that just shouts "Old Glory." Foundation piecing makes
this "Courthouse Flag Pillow" easy to stitch. If you prefer
more traditional color arrangement for your pillow, switch the placement of the red and
blue fabrics as you piece the blocks. |
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| These little star pillows are so
easy to make you may want to stitch an entire constellation of them. While country and
patriotic prints make them ideal for mid-summer display, you can also stitch them in
colorful, funky fabrics for a fun accent in a child's room. |
Looking for a whimsical project?
These frisky felines are sure to find a special spot in your home. Make your Alley Cats
with or without a flirty wink! |
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| "Stars in my Eyes"
was made by Lisa Boyer of Kapaa, Hawaii. Lisa made this quilt in a class taught
by Ruth Mosher. The block layout is Ruth's design but the border design is Lisa's. Lisa
credits Ruth with turning her into the enthusiastic quilter she is today and says that
Ruth is a very special friend as well as a wonderful teacher. You'll use quick-piecing
methods to make your own version of this country-style quilt. |
Here's a pillow you can change with
the seasons! Make one lattice top pillowcase. Then make several inner pillows using
different colors and motifs for each one. Stars were used for the patriotic pillows
displayed here. You can make lots of inner pillows and insert them in the lattice
pillowcase to celebrate the various seasons. The sky's the limit with this unique pillow
design! |
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| Ohio Star blocks flatter
the embroidered flag in the "Star Spangled Pillow" (14"
square). A quick-piecing technique makes the blocks quick to stitch. Make your pillow with
navy fabrics and embroider it in blue, as shown, or use red fabrics and thread if you
prefer to make a "Redwork" design for your home. |
