Pattern for Ann's patriotic Independence Day quilt published in McCall's America Makes Scrap Quilts magazine. Available in the VillageQuiltShoppe (www.villagequiltshoppe.com)
Number of Blocks and Finished Size
1 Flag Block 33" x 40 1/2"
Fabric Requirements
Navy print ... 18" x 20" piece
Assorted red prints ... 3/4 -1 yd. total
Assorted white/cream prints ... 3/4 - 1 yd. total
White texture ... 5 yds.
Other Materials
Sewing thread
Cutting Instructions
Navy print
... 1 rectangle 15 1/2" x 17"
Assorted red prints—cut a total of:
... *3 strips 3 1/2" x width of fabric (WOF)
... 3 strips 3 1/2" x 24 1/2" |
Assorted white/cream prints—cut a total of:
... *3 strips 3 1/2" x WOF
... 2 strips 3 1/2" x 24 1/2"
White texture
... *2 strips 18" x WOF
... 2 strips 25" x 70", cut on lengthwise grain
*Cut first. |
Piecing the Flag
1. Referring to Diagram I-A to IC, alternately sew red and white/cream 3 1/2" x 24 1/2" strips together; stitch to short side of navy rectangle. Alternately stitch white/cream and red 3 1/2" x WOF strips together; stitch to bottom of pieced flag top. Trim strip ends even.
Diagram I-A
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Diagram I-B
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Diagram I-C |
2. Sew white texture 18" x WOF strips to top/bottom of flag; trim ends even with flag sides (Diagram II). Stitch white texture 25" x 70" strips to ends; trim even. Pieced backing will be approximately 68" x 88".
Diagram II
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