The Patriotic Quilts

 Those who have been following me for a while

may remember that I have made a

Patriotic table runner or topper

for my siblings and myself for years.

It's in memory of our dad,

who was one of the most patriotic

people I know.

 

Last year I told my siblings that that table runner

was going to be the last one.

After all, how many table runners or toppers does one need? 

Then this year I remembered...

it's the 250 birthday of our great country.

How can I not make something this year?

 

I decided to finish the tradition with a bang

and made each couple a quilt.

They are all wall hanging size

or small lap quilts

and each one was made with the individual in mind. 

(Let's be honest... they were made with the women in mind. :D)

 

Here is my sister's.

She had requested this design a long time ago

and now was the time to make it for her.

 

 

 

 

This was made using an old, old Christmas tree skirt pattern

borrowed from my one sister in law.

I love the finished quilt,

but this was not a fun one for me to make.

 

Next, I made "For God and Country"

for my brother and sister-in-law who live in NC.

My sister-in-law saw this pattern earlier in the year

and loved it.

 

 

 

 

And last, but not least,

I made this quilt for my

brother and sister-in-law in PA.

Family means everything to my sister-in-law

and she loves hearts.

This one was a no-brainer for her.

This pattern was an adaptation of the 
"Exploding Hearts" pattern

and can be found on line. 

 

I have not made my quilt yet

and am not sure what design I will use.

 

It's a little sad that this is the end of this tradition,

but I can always start a new one!

 

Happy Quilting!