A Patriotic Finish July 4, 2015

A Finish!

 On July 4, 2014 we landed in Boston and had a blast at a Red Sox game and touring the Freedom Trail. It was then that I decided to make the Flags of the American Revolution quilt by Jan Patek. I had admired it, but never felt too pressed to make it until that trip. One year later I put the final stitches in the binding and added the star buttons.

It was a lot easier to add the "buttons" when the quilt was in a hoop. I sewed across the points and they seem like they are pretty secure.

 I marked these with chalk- easy to get 12 in a circle, not so much 13.

 These had holes which made them easier to sew on.

 Here's my backing. My 2 side panels have upside down flying eagles...... Even when I try my quilts have a humble aspect.....

 Here's a little panel of presidents. 

 And a closer view of this amazing fabric.

Thanks to all those who sewed along! It sure made it more fun and kept me moving forward.

Happy Monday!