A few years ago I posted a thread about a patriotic quilt we did for my son while he was in Iraq. The quilt was of flags and we had family and friends write messages on the white stipes with permanent markers. He was thrilled when he got it and it stayed on his bed the whole time he was in Iraq and now rests on the back of his sofa where he is stationed in Belgium.

The patchwork puzzle ball is of Jinny Beyer design from her book and I am continuing to make patchwork balls for each of the quilts we've made. I couldn't write messages on the ball so I wrote words that represent our troops wherever they are around the world.

Hope you enjoy.

Very cool! I have a similar ball pattern I use to make Hacky Sacks for the kids.

Very very nice.

very nice quilt and I like the idea of writing on the white of the quilt.

Really nice quilt, and I love the ball!

Very nice so no wonder why he still uses it on his sofa. The ball is adorable.

Very nice. Love the quilt.

Love them oth.

They are beautiful!

Just beautiful, terrific job and thank you for sharing, our youngest son, his son our grandson, my youngest brother, grand nephew and nephew were all over there at the same time. Thank the LORD they all came home safe
Have a Blessed night
Ellen