Wow, everyone is just ticking along. This is great.
I was actually joking when I said I was unsure if it was patriotic enough.
I was originally planning to use the flag fabric that I fussy cut for the corner squares as the outer border. Decided it was too much, too overwhelming so went with the red. The flag fabric will be my backing instead.
dublb - the potholder looks great.
Muv - a lot of little points on the thistle. No wonder you will happy when it is done. It looks great, though.
wildyard - cute story
wannabquilter - whose pattern were you looking for? I assume dublb's star.