Let Freedom Ring!

The 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence—known as the Semiquincentennial or America 250—celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This quilt celebrates our country and its flag, a symbol of freedom. Happy Independence Day!

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Freedom Starburst 2026, made and quilted by Char Gasker.  

Char Gasker designed this quilt to celebrate our country's 250th birthday.  "I used EQ8 and a scrappy block from Judith Gauthier's book "Sensational Quilts for Scrap Lovers" to make this quilt. Except for the large white stars, all the red, white and blue blocks are made from the same "scrappy" block."

Char picked some beautiful starry fabrics in just the right shades of red and blue. The bright white stars really stand out against the blue! Computer guided quilting was used to complete the quilt. 

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 Image credits:  Freedom Starburst was photographed by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Arizona Quilters Guild show, where the show theme was Let Freedom Ring.

Star Spangled Banner: FREE quilt pattern!

Happy (upcoming) 4th of July!  This clever pattern brings to mind the red, white and blue of the American flag. It uses a fabric roll (2-1/2" strips) and couldn't be simpler. The quilt top takes only 8 steps! Download the pattern at the link below.

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Star Spangled Banner quilt, 42 x 56", free pattern by Jean Katherine Smith and Sue Pickering for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

 

Stars and Stripes Forever

 On Flag Day (June 14th) we're enjoying some flag-themed quilts from recent shows!  Here's a beautiful machine-embroidered quilt with stars, fireworks, and a personal story that underlies the message: Stars and Stripes Forever. 

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Long May She Wave by Christine Mahon, quilted by Sharon Elsberry.  

Christine Mahon says, "I served in the US Army for 27 years including deployment to Desert Storm.  The flag and what it represents — freedom, our republic and all that makes America so blessed — have always been important to me.  

I made this embroidered piece years ago in an Artista Club class with Claudia Dinell [of Claudia's Creations].  As we approached [our nation's] 250th anniversary, I decided to give it new life and finish it as a wall hanging to commemorate the anniversary.  Long May She Wave indeed!"

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Arizona Quilters Guild show. This quilt won Honorable Mention in the Theme category, Let Freedom Ring.

Long May She Wave: FREE patterns!

Memorial Day, Flag Day, and America's Independence Day are coming up fast. Here is a beautiful example of a bargello flag, and three FREE patterns to celebrate America and those who defend her!

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 Long May She Wave by Elaine Mahaffey, quilted by Bill Barnes.  

Elaine Mahaffey's quilt is based on the Bargello Flag pattern by Jackie Vujcich at Colorado Creations.  This quilt was exhibited at the 2026 Quilt Arizona show in honor of this year's Theme: "Let Freedom Ring." 

Elaine notes that the American flag symbolizes the liberty and freedom we enjoy in our nation. "It has stood the test of time and serves as a reminder of the price many have paid for the country we treasure.  I loved the movement that was achieved in this piece by the bargello technique.  It adds an exciting element and energy... I still feel a thrill when I sing "The Star Spangled Banner."  

We love the way the bargello pattern creates "waves"!  For more inspiration, check out the FREE tutorials and patterns at the links below! 

Long May She Wave, free tutorial at Mels Own Place (CLICK for tutorial) 

Firework Flag, 18 x 18", free pattern by Gigi Khalsa for Quilters Newsletter (CLICK for PDF download)

Old Glory quilt by Maggie Hall, free pattern for Quilting for a Cause as seen at C&T Publishing (CLICK for PDF download)

 

 

Striped and Spangled: FREE pattern for QOV!

"Striped & Spangled" is an homage to our country’s flag. Based on a variation of a “stacked coins” quilt, the easy-to-sew pattern is set vertically and sprinkled with appliquéd stars. The pattern was designed by Hunter's Design Studio for the Quilts of Valor® Foundation. 

A Quilt of Valor^® is an award to Service Members and Veterans who have been touched by war.  Read more about making and donating a quilt here. 

Striped and Spangled, 65 x 80", by Hunter's Design Studio (CLICK for PDF download) 

 Image credits:  Striped and Spangled is the copyright of Hunter's Design Studio. Please respect the use restrictions listed in the pattern download.

 

Free Pattern Day: Canadian Flag Quilts!

Canada Day is July 1!  In honor of the day, here are some FREE Canadian maple leaf patterns!  To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "CLICK for PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.

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Canada block, free pattern by Celine Ross for Janome (CLICK for PDF download)

Maple Leaf block, free tutorial at Canadian Living (CLICK for tutorial)

Maple Leaf trivet or table runner by Elm Street Quilts; based on the free block pattern at Fat Quarter Shop (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Radiant Maple Wall Hanging, free quilting tutorial by Tamara Kate (CLICK for description) + (CLICK for PDF template)

 Oh Canada cushion, free pattern by Tamara Kate for Janome (CLICK for instructions) + (CLICK for template)

Maple Leaf block and quilt,free pattern by Northcott Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Our Home and Native Land quilt, 76 x 90", free pattern by Patti Carey for Northcott Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Maple Leaf Quilt block flag tutorial by Denna's Ideas (CLICK for tutorial)

Canadian Maple Leaf table topper, ~29" square, free pattern by Ann Johnson at Connecting Threads (CLICK for PDF download)

Maple Leaf, 12“ block, free pattern at McCall’s Quilting (CLICK for tutorial)

Paper pieced maple leaf, free pattern by Berene Campbell at Happy Sew Lucky (CLICK for PDF download)

Maple leaf block, free paper pieced pattern by Christina at Christina Creating (CLICK for tutorial)

Canada 150 years, free paper piecing pattern by Dana Szucs Hayden (CLICK for PDF download); the finished quilt below is by Jen Johnston 80 at Instagram

Festive Leaves quilt, 72" square, free pattern by American Quilter (CLICK for PDF download)

 Jumbo Leaf quilt, 72" square, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

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