I am absolutely in love with this delightful fireworks table runner designed by Calli, author of the Make it Do blog. What’s even more wonderful is that Calli posted a thorough, step-by-step tutorial on how you can make your own fireworks table runner this Independence Day. What a charming way to brighten up your table for a Fourth of July bar-b-que!
While many, many different fabrics would be fabulous with this project, I couldn’t help but pull together a slideshow of RJR’s Confetti collection. Confetti just seems like a natural fit. Plus, you could use different colors and create a celebratory table runner for any festivities. Check out the collection in the slideshow below, and be sure to look for your fabric for this–and all your quilting and sewing projects–at your fabric independent quilt or fabric shop.
I can’t think of a more perfect Fourth of July project to do with your favorite kiddo–a sweet quilted flag, perfect for waving at an Independence Day parade. This wonderful little pattern, called The Freedom Flag Bag, is from Clothesline Quilts‘ Grandma Series, so–like all the projects in the series–the pattern also includes a story to read together. While any red, white and blue fabrics will work wonderfully for this project, I like the idea of using vintage reproduction fabrics for this. Perhaps Windham’s Colonies Reserve collection would fit the bill just perfectly? Check out the entire collection in the slideshow below and look for this fabric and pattern in your favorite independent quilt shop or fabric store.
Continuing our series of posts featuring fabrics, projects and other items in the spirit of Independence Day, today we have a couple of quilting stencils from Quilting Creations that you’ll want to have on hand if you make an Americana-inspired quilt. The top stencil fits a 10″x10″ quilt block, while the bottom stencil is perfect for quilt borders.
These stencils are both exclusively available at independent quilt shops and fabric stores, so be sure to check for them at your favorite shop next time you’re looking for an Independence Day-inspired quilt stencil.
We’re continuing heading toward Fourth of July weekend with a lovely art quilt pattern called Sweet Liberty from Artful Offerings. This is one of their “Quilt as You Sew” patterns, and is rated as “easy,” which is great if you’re just getting started with art quilting. You could use all different fabric styles with this pattern, too.
When I was looking around for some to showcase with this pattern, some beautiful batiks from Robert Kaufman caught my eye, that are actually part of their Artisan Batiks collection. They are red and blue, and feature subtle Americana-motifs such as stars, stripes and flags. Using some of this fabric in your Americana-inspired art quilt could be very distinctive and beautiful. Check out what I found from this collection in the slideshow below–and make sure to check your favorite independent quilt shop or fabric store for fabric for your next project!
Since this week is Independence Day here in the United States, I thought I’d highlight some finds inspired in some way by our nation’s heritage. Today we have the American Patriot Quilt, a free pattern download from Marcus Fabrics. I love its traditional look, with a definite vintage Americana design.
What really makes this the American Patriot Quilt is the fabric, the American Patriot collection, also from Marcus Fabrics. One of the really distinctive things about this line is the Americana striped fabric that is used in the border. It’s partially shown in the image above, or you can check out the entire swatch right here. In the quilt design, it’s used as the border. You can check out highlights from this collection in the slideshow below–and remember to look for it in your favorite independent quilt shop or fabric store.
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