2023Īre you making any resolutions for 2023? Maybe one is to make a QOV and this event is the gentle “push” you need. In each subsequent post, we’ll include more heartwarming pictures and stories, hoping they will encourage you to submit your own pictures and reasons for making the quilt. We included some brilliant examples in the first post and continue to receive incredible submissions! If you’ve already posted some of your quilts, thank you, and be sure to check back to see comments about your inspiring quilts. The smaller, lap-sized version of “Heroes and Friends.” Note the use of the Fussy Cut tool to get the sayings and fabric images in the center of the blocks.
Knowing that the phrase “54-40 or fight” was used as a slogan in 1844 to rally support by then Presidential-candidate James Polk, it gives Gina “a sense of nationalistic pride,” perfect for a QOV! (You can purchase a download of the pattern for this quilt.)
Gina used a variation of the 54-40 or Fight block. Gina’s “Free As a Bird” quilt was originally seen in the March/April 2022 issue of Love of Quilting magazine. Reaching out to Gina, of Gem Hill Quilts, she was very excited to read about the venture between EQ and QOV! Like many of you, Gina’s “QOV quilts are inspired by family and friends who have served.” She is particularly inspired by her niece’s husband who serves in the military. Scroll down below to read more details about this fabulous event! Gina Gempesaw
These printable patterns are in alphabetical order by the patterns' names.įor any pattern that includes templates or a paper piecing pattern, it is a MUST that you print at either '100%' or 'No scaling' in order for the page to print at the accurate size.Two months ago we announced that we’ve teamed up with the Quilts of Valor Foundation ® (QOVF) for a special 8-month collaboration! We’re requesting both an image of your EQ-software-QOV design and a photo of the accompanying finished Quilt of Valor ®.
Browse these free printable Patriotic quilt patterns This year, honor America with a quilt stitched from one of our free printable patriotic quilt patterns. Whether you are making a quilt to hang on your wall for Independence Day or any of the other (many) American holidays, or want to sew one up as a heartfelt gift for someone who has served in the military, these patterns will help get you started. The patterns available on this page are all based around the red, white and blue colors of the American flag, and would be ideal for any project that you want to give a patriotic theme. This post contains affiliate links for which I receive compensation.īeginning quilter or experienced sewer? You'll find that at least one of our free printable patriotic quilt patterns fits your style.
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