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Old 05-27-2013, 09:55 AM
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Default Patriotic 12 inch block

I am looking for a quick and easy Patriotic 12 inch block for our guild's swap. I have been mia from my guild for several months and was told this morning blocks are due next meeting. This will be my first meeting to attend since August-went back to work.lol
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Old 05-27-2013, 09:59 AM
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Try www.quilterscache.com for block ideas. She has lots!
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Old 05-27-2013, 10:00 AM
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If you go to the Quilts of Valor foundation web site they have several free patterns. www.QOVF.org
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Old 05-27-2013, 10:31 AM
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Most any block can be patriotic if its R/W/B. Just my opinion.
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Old 05-27-2013, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mic-pa View Post
Most any block can be patriotic if its R/W/B. Just my opinion.
I agree. With this short notice, I would choose any 12" block you are comfortable making and usew red, white & blue fabric.
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Old 05-27-2013, 08:19 PM
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This is one Moda used a couple years ago for some honor quilts. It uses the "snowball" technique of a small square on a corner, sewn on the diagonal, folded back to corner of base square.

Cut your 8 white "background" squares at 4.5" square.
Cut your 1 blue "star center" squares at 4.5" square.
Cut your 8 red "point" squares at 2&5/8" square.

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Old 05-28-2013, 12:00 AM
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Jan - I love that block! Going to save it for quilting in any color.
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Old 05-30-2013, 06:36 AM
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I am working on a red, white and blue patriotic quilt right now. I too picked a block pattern I like, then (for the first time) I have incorporated a very cool eagle panel into the quilt. So far, so good! Stay tuned...
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