Mini Patriotic Quilt Sew Along

Well, it seems I just can't go for very long without starting a new sew along . . .  I'm starting a new project for this coming July and the American Semiquincentennial.  As most of you have probably heard, the U. S. will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Quilting has played a big role in American history and those of you who are familiar with my books will appreciate this suggestion for making a quilt to celebrate our country's history.  

I'll be making a patriotic quilt with little stars and I'd love for you to join me. It's a surprise! I'll give you the pattern on Friday, June 5 in my Facebook group and I'll also put it up on my website. I thought I'd see if we can finish a small red, white and blue quilt by July 4 and have a little patriotic parade in the FB group. This has been on my mind for awhile and over the past few weeks I came up with a few fun ideas but time is a little scarce for me right now so a large quilt is not practical. I decided to go with something small and simple so I can actually finish it in time. I'm sure many of you also have other projects planned. But, if you're in my Facebook group, I'd love for you to join us in the sew along and make something. 

Are you thinking of making something else in red, white and blue? I've got a few "patriotic" themed quilts in my books and Etsy shop you might enjoy sewing. Here are a few - 

Patriotic Stars quilt in my Schoolgirl Sampler book. This little quilt was made by Sue Bennett, "patriotic quilter extraordinaire". 

Martha Washington Star quilt

Mini Heart Flag quilt. (See Etsy) 

American Crossroads

Civil War Stars

Union Stars

Forties Pinwheels

Dolley Madison Star

                                        Sew along with  me! Let's get the celebration started . . .  

You'll find the new pattern for a sweet little patriotic quilt in my Facebook group and also on my website on Friday, June 5.  (See links above.)

MORE Tiny houses

 I promised I would show you more cute little house quilts made by some members of my Facebook group Kathleen Tracy Quilts - 

By Mary Jo Tuttle

By Needle and Pitchfork

by Susan Earle

by Christine Connell

by Darlene Du Moulin

by Lisette Moreno

by Denise Dozier Towers

by Sue Rider Esparza

by Sue Smith

By Juanita Vivas

by Rebecca Manifold

by Barb Plath

by Debra Wortman

by Debbie Gatchell Kennagh

by Danielle Willockx

by Yoshiko Suzuki

by Mickey Studevent

by Lu Hare

by Linda Snyder

by Patty Avery Cole

by Joyce Caruso

By Cathy Roy

by Lorraine Varley

by Stefnie Braun

by Teresa Stang

What a wonderful collection of amazing quilts! So many different patterns and colors. Thank you all again for participating in this spur of the moment sew along and for inspiring the heck out of us. Now I have to get off the computer and finish putting the borders on mine. 

The pattern for these tiny houses is on my website under Make a Mini in March. I'll keep it up for another month or so but it's always wise to download the pattern and print it out or save it so you have it when I change the page and delete the file. 

                                                      -Kathy  

abby Kennel

Tiny Houses

These little 3" houses were so much fun to make. If you haven't joined in my spring sew along yet - Make a Mini in March - there's still time.  You'll find instructions for three little 3" blocks in the FB group files. Use one or all of the blocks to make your quilt. Scrappy is preferred! I've also uploaded the directions to my website if you're not on FB - www.countrylanequilts.com   Click on the tab at the top of the home page and it will take you to the download page. 

I did put some of my houses together into a small top but haven't had much time to decide on a border. I still need to play around a bit. 

So many pretty border fabrics to choose from! Which is your favorite? 

I know that some of you who follow my blog are not on Facebook or Instagram so I asked my FB group if I could share some of their photos for a little inspiration. I'm so glad everyone did their own thing and came up with some really creative ideas. This is just a sampling -  there are many more so I'll post more photos later this week.

Made by Robin McGuire

                                                     Made by Pauline Mead

Made by Karen Hoffman

Made by Donna Day

Made by Becky Schneider

Made by Pauline Sauvage

Made by Kathy Mulkin

Made by Lauren Skaug Hook 

Made by Julia DeMaria

Made by Denise Schofield

                                                    Made by Karan LaLonde

Made by Shiela Shasta

Thanks to everyone in the group for letting me share your photos. They are all truly inspiring. Please don't worry if I didn't post yours yet - there will be more to come later in the week . . . . 

And now that you've been appropriately inspired - Warning: Once you try making one of these little houses you won't be able to stop . . . . 

                                                                                           - Kathy