This is one of my oldest UFOs (UnFinished Objects), finally finished! 🇺🇸 I love how the blocks look like flags flying in the wind!
Size: 59" x 84"
Batting: Quilters Dream 100% White Cotton
Thread: Glide--Linen
The beginnings of this quilt was a homemade patriotic jelly roll I won at a guild meeting--someone had cut it from their yardage. I started making a QOV quilt for my Dad, a WW2 veteran. When Dad was called home to the LORD on January 11, 2019, I stalled. I recently opened the project box and, wanting to reclaim the box, I got to work on this quilt.
For the most part the different shades of white aren't noticeable, although I'm sure noticing it in some of these photos. But quilts are historically made from scraps, making do with what you have, so I'm okay with it.
I had a flag panel that I used on the back, along with two other flag prints. ⤵️
Below is a single block. ⤵️ The original pattern was written for 3 1/2" strips. I redid the pattern for 2 1/2" strips. I'll give you the basic instructions here.
Cut two strips of the patriotic fabric at 2 1/2" x 6 1/2". Cut two white 2 1/2" squares and two white 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" strips. Sew diagonally across the corners. The finished block size is 4" x 8". The blocks are staggered from row to row. To make the staggered rows, add a 4 1/2" white square at the beginning and end of those rows.
Grace and peace!!! ~Nancy
You'll find more quilt inspiration at January Favorite Finish, Wednesday Wait Loss, Needle & Thread Thursday, Put Your Foot Down, TGIFF, Off the Wall Friday, Finished Or Not Friday, From Bolt To Beauty, Patchwork & Quilts, Oh Scrap, Handmade Monday, Sew & Tell, Design Wall Monday, Monday Musings.
What a lovely quilt, and they do look like waving flags. How sweet you finished a quilt started for your Dad. I really like different shades of white or cream in my scrappy quilts, so I love this one!
ReplyDeleteThe quilting is perfect for this project. The blocks really do look like waving flags. The design is unique for a QOV. The different whites do not stand out, as far as I can tell in the photos. I like the variation. The pieced backing makes it reversible.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't bother me in the least that there are different whites because of the prints being scrappy the whites just look scrappy. Congrats on finishing a UFO that will now be awarded to another veteran.
ReplyDeleteWhat a loving tribute to your dad! I love how the blocks wave, like a flag. What a wonderful QOV! And of course your quilting motif is perfect for it as always. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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It does look like the flags are waving! That's a great block, and it turned into a beautiful quilt, Nancy. Hooray for finishing that UFO!
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful. If I ever get the half hexagon die from Accuquilt for Christmas, this would be a great place to use it.
ReplyDeleteThe half hexagon would make a similar quilt, but the angles are different. The half hexagon has two 60-degree corners and two 120-degree corners. These pieces have 45-degree and 135-degree corners. Dot in NC
DeleteOh Nancy, this quilt is gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your measurements with us. I am putting this on my To Do List. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteI don’t think I would have noticed the difference in the backgrounds if you hadn’t mentioned it. It’s a pretty quilt, and your choice of pantos fits it very well. Good job on getting a long-term UFO finished!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a unique (to me) block, I really like it. I don't notice the difference in the whites, either. Gotta feel good to have another UFO done, but why is it those boxes never empty like we think they will?? Nice work, Nancy, as always!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt! I have LOTS of red, white, blue that needs to be utilized!! Might have to try! Don't even notice the different whites!!
ReplyDeleteI recommend this block/quilt pattern--it's fast and fun with fabulous results!
DeleteI'm glad someone mentioned the half hexagon die. After reading that, I saw it in the piecing. I had been imagining something more complex. Isn't it funny how our brain can get tricked into seeing something other than what has been right in front of us all along. --Laura H
ReplyDeleteIt's easier to use strips--just draw a diagonal on the white squares and white strips, stitch on the line, and trim off the corner. Those corners can also become bonus HST.
DeleteWow - it's really beautiful. I may have to play with that block myself as I have a TON of patriotic scraps left over from lots of Quilts of Valor.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun block! It does look like flags waving! Thanks for sharing the pattern. Kudos to you for finishing a WIP!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteThe white variations make this wonderful quilt even better, Nancy! And you surprised me...I never thought that such a prolific quilter as yourself would have that old of a UFO. Ha, ha!
ReplyDeleteWow! So glad you finally finished this beauty! Thanks for sharing it and the story. oxoxo
ReplyDeleteThe pattern does look like flags flapping in the breeze. Congratulations on finishing up the UFO and I look forward to seeing what the leftover patriotic prints inspire you to make next. :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice finish. I do believe that scraps and extras "magically" multiply when put aside. It's as if they are acting out for being placed there. 😂 Thanks for joining TGIFF.
ReplyDeleteLove it!! So glad you opened the box and let it out into the world!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful quilt! The pattern created by the blocks is so full of movement - just like flags as you say. I think the different whites enhance the scrappy, timeless look of the quilt.
ReplyDeleteOooh, Nancy, love this one! It always feels really good to get an old UFO finally to the done stage. Even better that it can still be used to support a good cause! Hadn't notice the difference in whites. I usually work scrappy on projects like this so would have gone that way anyway. Hmmm, now I have to (yes, it's a must!) add this design to the "QOV Ideas" file. I'm wonder if it will look the same similar if done with a half hexie cut/template. Definitely will try that as it would be a good way to use up RWB scraps too.
ReplyDeleteIf the flags are scrappy, why shouldn't the background be scrappy? I was wondering how the pattern was pieced. Thank you for demystifying the process.
ReplyDeleteI love this new quilt, it really looks like the flags are playing with the wind! The backgroung looks perfect to me, scrappy like the flags. Thank you for sharing the how to for this fun block and linking up!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to complete a UFO! I'm proud of you for taking time to finish this. It's truly a lovely, patriotic design. In fact, I LIKE that the backgrounds don't match. As you said, it makes the quilt authentic, using up what you have. Thanks for sharing pattern instructions. Though I have NO patriotic prints in my stash (not one piece), I like the design and can picture it with a rainbow wash of colors. You did a beautiful job with this one.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty quilt! Thank you for sharing the block instructions. I could see this in all kinds of fabrics.
ReplyDeleteLove your wavy flags quilt. And thanks for the instructions.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story (history?) and a beautiful finish. And, many thanks for the directions. I'm may have to try one asap and then decide if it becomes a quilt. It looks like a great way to use up all sorts of different scraps.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing up an oldie, but goodie. You don't notice the different whites, the colors draw my eye more. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the leftovers.
ReplyDeleteI think the different whites adds to the quilt. I, too, was surprised at it being such an old UFO but we all have them, don't we. It makes sense why you put this one away, but I am glad you got back to it. Very clever pattern and I could see that it would be addictive to make. I wonder what you will do with the scraps....looking forward to seeing your plan.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt. Yes the blocks do look like waving flags. It is time to put the extra patriotic scraps with you stash and put another project in that box.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the pattern for this fun scrappy quilt. Will try this for a baby quilt.
ReplyDeleteHow bittersweet that you had started this quilt for your dad. I have never seen this pattern before and was really surprised when you showed the close up of how it goes together. So much simpler looking than what I imagined to be "baby blocks" style with y-seams. I have a feeling this could become a popular pattern. Thanks for sharing how to make it. And I really like the varied whites. They keep your eye moving and add interest to the background without overwhelming it.
ReplyDeleteI love this, Nancy. It really does look like flags waving in the wind. Love it! I'm sure you are happy to have this finish from 2018. Great job. Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt! Thanks so much for sharing this; it’s a perfect QOV pattern
ReplyDeleteA lovely quilt inspired by Dad! I'm sure it feels great to finish. I didn't even notice the different whites until you said it. I think I just assumed it was an optical illusion caused by the movement of the colors? Congrats on the finish!
ReplyDeleteThat is a fascinating block design. What a great effect.
ReplyDeleteYes, definitely looks like flags blowing in the wind. I really like the end result.
I also like the way you have put the backing together with the panel and fabric. That has a also worked really well.
Good luck with the leftover fabrics. Some more scrappy quilts?