National Quilting Day

Today has been designated as National Quilting Day!

Have you been considering making a Quilt of Valor to celebrate quilting?

We have found two wonderful free patterns for you to consider.  The first is A Nine-Patch Stars and Stripes quilt that was designed by Kathy Lichtendahl especially for National Quilting Day:

You can find the free pattern (and another colorway) on the National Quilting Association’s website at: http://nqaquilts.org/free-projects/

And if you like stars, you’re going to love this design that uses 10 inch blocks, goes together quickly and finishes at 80x80:

This quilt called “Cayuga” was designed by Michele Scott and the pattern can be found on the Fons & Porter website:

http://www.fonsandporter.com/articles/Cayuga_sixteen_point_star_block_free_quilt_pattern?bc=c

It looks great in the muted neutral colors as shown, or would look fabulously patriotic in red, white and blues.  Hope you enjoy these and add these patterns to your collection today!