Patriotic Quilt Patterns To Create
Now that youve seen a few of the oldest quilt patterns used in America, I want to show you some gorgeous ideas to create your own patriotic quilt. Ive also gathered a few free patriotic quilt patterns in our collection here.
You can change virtually any quilt design to a patriotic theme if you choose reds, whites, and blues for the color scheme.
But in this list, Ive found some beautifully unique patterns that are perfect for Labor Day, the 4th of July, or any occasion when you feel that patriotic spirit.
Which Patriotic Quilt Pattern Will You Create
With this wide variety of patterns and ideas, the sky is the limit for creating a unique quilt, whether it is a gift or decor for your own home.
Keep in mind, most of your favorite fabric shops and fabric designers will carry special red, white, and blue fabrics around the holidays, so be sure to snatch it up now to create your Americana quilt.
About the author: Miriam Ronne is a lover of all things quilting and sewing. She is a self-taught quilter and is constantly learning and broadening her skill set to create one-of-a-kind quilts! When she’s not behind her sewing machine you can find her playing with her fur babies or trying her hand at other crafty things.
Studio E Reef Life Ocean Animal Printed 60 Cm X 112 Cm Cotton Block Panel Cobalt 60 X 112 Cm
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Cut this Studio E Reef Life Ocean Animal Printed Cotton Block Panel into squares and add them to quilting and patchwork projects for the ocean-lover. This panel is composed of 100% cotton and measures 60 cm x 112 cm. Spotlight has quilting fabrics perfect for a wide variety of themes and occasions – find all the creative components in-store or online today.
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What Is The Oldest Quilt Pattern In America
Before we dive into some patriotic patchwork quilt examples, its useful to know a bit of history about the oldest quilt pattern in the country.
After an extensive online hunt to an answer this question, I realize one thing is clear. Quilting is in the folk art category, and with that comes a lot of misdirection, a little myth, and a sprinkle of legend.
Puritans brought quilting with them when they came to America. These quilts were not intricate decorative works of art but made out of necessity to keep themselves warm.
Americas oldest surviving whole cloth quilt is the , created sometime between 1761 and 1787.
However, most quilt patterns were designs passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth. Actual quilt patterns most likely were not created until the 1800s. In this century, the three most popular patterns were the following:
The Lone Star quilt has its history bound with the Lakota Native American tribes, replacing the traditional buffaloe robe for ceremonial occasions. The Lone Star also was the symbol for the state of Texas just before the Alamo in 1845.
Patriotic Fabrics & Panels
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A Nations Song American Flag
$10.40
All American – 42 pcs – 5 Karat Gems
$16.25
All American AMERICAN FLAG PANEL 36″ x 44″
$12.89
All American Cool 42pcs, 10in Squares
$47.55
All American EAGLE TOSS CREAM
$12.89
All American MILITARY PATCHES NAVY
$12.89
All American MILITARY VEHICLES BLUE
$12.89
All American PATRIOT TEXT CREAM
$12.89
All American STAR PAISLEY BRICK
$12.89
All American STAR PAISLEY CREAM
$12.89
All American STAR PAISLEY DARK BLUE
$12.89
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Studio E Reef Life Sea Life Scenic Printed 112 Cm Cotton Fabric Cobalt 112 Cm
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Celebrate wonderful aquatic animals in your next quilting or textile project, with this Studio E Reef Life Sea Life Scenic Printed 112 cm Cotton Fabric. This material is great for quilting and patchwork projects, or for making items such as scrunchies, book bags, tote bags, aprons, oven mitts, cushion covers and pencil cases. It is composed of 100% cotton, supplied in a 112 cm width and sold by the metre. Spotlight has quilting fabrics perfect for a wide variety of themes and occasions – find all the creative components in-store or online today.
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