dublb - finally, a hopt pad. That's close enough to a pot holder in my world.
Yes, it qualifies as patriotic with the eagle in the centre. I like the understated patriotic touch.
cattailsquilts - thank you for sharing past projects. Since this thread is for projects started after, or in progress as of April 2012, I certainly hope you will join us and start another item. You do lovely work and it would be nice to see what you come up with as your next patriotic project.
Muv - Lovely butterflies.