Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you’ve arrived with a cup of coffee, a favorite summer beverage, or you’re simply taking a few quiet moments to enjoy the beautiful quilts included in the Quiltblox Online Patriotic Quilt Show. I invite you to slow down and spend some time exploring the incredible creations shared by quilters from across the country.
When I first imagined hosting an online quilt show, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Would anyone send in a quilt? Would they be willing to share the stories behind them?
The answer was a resounding yes.
The response has been heartwarming, and I am deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to photograph their quilts, write about their inspiration, and allow us to share their work with the Quiltblox community.
Creating a patriotic quilt has long been part of America’s quilting tradition. They commemorate important moments in our nation’s history, honor those who have served, celebrate hometowns and family traditions, and simply capture the timeless beauty of red, white, and blue. Each quilt featured here reflects the creativity, craftsmanship, and generosity that make the quilting community so special.
As you browse through the gallery, I hope you’ll do more than admire the stitching and fabric choices. Take a few moments to read the stories that accompany each patriotic quilt. They remind us that every quilt has a purpose, every stitch tells a story, and every maker leaves a little piece of their heart in the quilts they create.
Now, let’s enjoy the show!
Individual Entries – Patriotic Quilts from Across the USA
Lynn Reimer:
Star Shaped Topper – Glory Days by Connecting Threads (Below Left). Made in early 2022, created mainly from leftover fabrics bought from one of the shop hops. This was challenging for me because of binding the inside points.
Big Star Braid (Below Right). Made in 2020; This was a COVID project made mostly from my stash. Backing fabric was ordered from Connecting Threads, and because of the pandemic, it took a while to arrive. This project was quilted at Speckled Hen Quilts. I remember having to leave it outside her shop because of social distancing (she shudders, remembering those days).
Teresa Koster:
Pattern Name: Heart of America by Claudia’s Creations.
I made this project several years ago. This small wall quilt includes machine applique and embroidery. I wanted to make a patriotic wall quilt, and this one comes out every July 4th.
Bonnie Miller:
My runner was inspired by the joy of singing the National Anthem along with 60,000 other spectators followed by an F15 flyover at the opening of one of my favorite college football team’s football games.
Made from my scraps and a favorite shop hop block from Quilted Treasures Studio in Vancouver, Washington.
Deb Messina:
I designed and made this quilt for the 2025 All Mid Atlantic Shop Hop. It was quilted by – and hung in Amy Baughman Sew & Quilt shop in Harmony, Pennsylvania, during the shop hop.
The quilt is called Freedom’s Fireworks.
Nancy Lewis:
I used a pattern called “Banner”, by Krisanne Watkins, featured in Fons and Porter’s Love of Quilting magazine.
I loved the solid colors and wanted to make it in honor of my family’s veterans that served in the service. My father left his new bride of 6 months to serve in Pearl Harbor during WW2.
My brother and nephew retired from the Air Force after serving 29 and 20 years, respectively.
This quilt is displayed in our home in their honor.
Julia Kohler:
I made this to honor my late father. The picture at the top was him taken in Austria in 1944. The picture below is of my mother, who took care of two young babies while my father served in the army.
Funny Story: One time, the top button on his shirt was undone, and his tie was crooked. At that moment, General Eisenhower came by and reprimanded him with a “you are out of uniform soldier”.
Sabrina Fraley:
Vintage Stars Quilt (Below Left). This pattern was designed by Lake Girl Quilts and recolored by Shabby Fabrics with the American Heartland collection by Northcott Fabrics. The kit was by Shabby Fabrics ~ I wanted to have a useful project to celebrate America’s 250th, so I used InsulBrite as the batting, and this will be displayed as a tablecloth! This was such an easy and fun pattern to make; I’m already planning more versions (minus the fussy cutting of the sashing!). That’s Sew You in Clay City, KY, quilted this project
Easy as ABC & 123 by Shabby Fabrics (Below Right). This patriotic layer cake has been hanging out in my stash for quite some time, so I don’t remember the name. Quilting was done by Ladybird Designs in Rochester, IN.
Melinda DeBruhl:
My patriotic quilt is called RED, WHITE, and BLUE, I LOVE YOU!
It was a block-of-the-month project from a local store – Seams Like Home here in Anchorage, Alaska. It was started in 2006 and finished in 2010.
I gave the quilt to my husband, Harry, as a Quilt of Valor. He served our Nation for 20 years in the USAF, flying C-130 aircraft into hurricanes and doing search-and-rescue missions.
This second project is a flag banner I created a couple of years ago. The toast on the label was taken from one of my favorite movies – Big Trouble in Little China.
Pat Carlson:
I made this quilt during a “quilt along” through the Fat Quarter Shop called:” Celebrating 250 years of America”, using the book: Celebrate with Quilts by Lissa Alexander and Susan Ache, following the Peppermint Rose Quilt instructions.
Bev Halperin:
I made this fun patriotic quilt in 2022. I wanted to use it when we watched fireworks on 4th of July. Unfortunately the fireworks in my town were cancelled that year. Fast forward to 2024, I had my two adorable grandkids at my house for the 4th. They were too young to stay up for the fireworks so we put the quilt on the floor and had a dance party. Almost as fun as fireworks.
Shirley Burnham:
Queen Bedspread (Below Left) – Started Jan 1st, 2026, and completed Jun 15th, 2026. Scrappy Style, some traditional blocks, some are just my ideas, and some appliqué. Machine-outline quilt as you go. This quilt includes 250 8” square blocks. Dedicated to the USA 250th Anniversary
Lap Quilt (Below Right) – Started in 2019, completed in 2020, and it’s my own design using traditional block patterns. Dedicated in honor of my Mom & Dad, who were both veterans of WWII.
Debbie Harding:
My quilt is Stars and Stripes by Thimble Blossoms.
I made it in remembrance of my dad. He served our country for over 35 years. We grew up honoring the flag and soldiers who served our country. This seemed like a perfect reminder of his service.
Beverly Martine:
This is an original design using scraps and the embroidery machine. I digitized the wording along with the stars.
This small quilt was inspired by two things: the upcoming 250th anniversary of our nation and a post I saw from Modern Quilt Studio that encouraged artists to reflect on what America means to them.
As I worked on this piece, I found myself thinking about both pride and concern. I am proud to be an American. I am grateful for the freedoms we enjoy, the opportunities available to us, and the generations of people who have worked to build and strengthen this country.
At the same time, I am saddened and disappointed by the level of anger and hostility that seems to surround so many conversations today. It often feels as though we have lost the ability to disagree without viewing one another as enemies. Differences of opinion are a natural part of a free society, but respect and civility should be as well.
Terese Scollard:
This was my first QOV, made for my husband’s step-father, R.E. Young, who is a Navy veteran and served in the US Navy from 1960-1963.
The panel is from the Coming Home collection by Vicki Gifford for Riley Blake Fabrics. It was a kit up to the flags border; then the outside border was my design. It was gifted in April 2026.
Pam Doherty:
Pattern from Fons & Porter magazine
I made this for my nephew who served three tours in the Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan. The required presentation bag’s closure button is from my husband’s Marine uniform from the Vietnam War.
I waited a good amount of time before giving this quilt to him so he could process and heal from what war does to our soldiers. Still, that night after I gave him the quilt, he told my brother, his Dad, “I don’t know why anyone would thank us for the things we had to do over there.” We must never forget the sacrifices of our service members and the price they pay for our freedom and for our country!
Jo Ann Lamvik:
(Below Left) These are patriotic slip-on pillowcases. I know they were made from a pattern on a card. I no longer have the instructions. I love the fabrics and look forward to bringing them out every year.
(Below Center) Patriotic Wall Hanging. This is a quilted wall hanging I made a long time ago.
(Below Right) I made these coordinating quilts several years ago and had someone else do the quilting. We love the 4th of July and display them in our living room every year.
A Family Patriotic Quilt Challenge
Three quilters, one family challenge – conceived at a family BBQ in July 2023 for each quilter in this quilty family to create a patriotic quilt in time for the 2024 July 4th BBQ. The results – 3 beautiful patriotic quilts.
Angie Ngo:
I used the book 50 Fabulous Paper Pieced Stars for each of the 12 star blocks.
Quilted by Chase Quilts
Suzanne Sealander:
I call my quilt Stars and Bars.
Quilt pattern: Allegiance from the Love of Quilting Magazine
Long-arm quilted by: Shari Phipps
Bobbin and needle quilting
Debra Ruggles:
Quilt Pattern: Anthem by Hopeful Homemaker on ETSY
Longarm Quilting by The Speckled Hen
Patriotic Quilts by Quilting Industry Colleagues
This wonderful creative industry is filled with some amazing talent, and I’m delighted to share the following quilts submitted by some of my favorites.
It’s 1 quilt set up 6 different ways: for a bed, for a table, for the door, applique “250” to celebrate the semi-quincentennial, or applique “USA” to keep it timeless.
Karen Schindler Bialik:
Quilt Name: Sweet Land of Liberty
The featured fabric is Red Truck Road Trip by Hoffman.
Throw/Twin: 71” x 83”.
Susan McCord:
Quilt Name: Stars, Stripes & Sam
This quilt tips its hat to good old Uncle Sam with bold red and white stripes, a proud splash of deep blue, and a parade of assorted stars dancing all along the border.
This quilt brings fireworks-worthy flair and homespun comfort together in one show-stopping piece. 73″ x 81″.
Deb Middleton:
Quilt Name: Weekend Charm
I recently took my Weekend Charm quilt and made it with red, white, and blue fabric. I named the pattern Weekend Charm because it uses two charm packs and background fabric. There is minimal cutting, and it comes together in a weekend.
With America’s 250th birthday celebration on tap, I made up this pattern with blue and white charm packs and a red background fabric. I can’t wait to sit on it watching fireworks.
Laura Piland:
Quilt Name: The Patriotic Exploding Heart
Based on the popular Exploding Heart quilt pattern, this new version is perfect for showcasing red, white, and blue fabrics. The advanced beginner pattern includes two size options, plus bonus ideas for enlarging to twin and queen sizes.
The pattern includes cutting options for both traditional methods as well as using a fabric cutter and dies. Make a wall hanging for your home and a quilt to honor a veteran!
Jo Ann Lepore:
Quilt Name: Charted Heart 250
Charted Heart 250 is one of many quilts made from my original quilt pattern entitled Charted Heart.
I was anxious to make a quilt to commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation. It has 52 8-pointed stars and lots of stripes. Perfect in Red, White and Blue.
Rosemarie Day:
Quilt name: Dad’s Quilt
This is a lap-size Quilt of Valor I designed and made for my dad, using red, white, and blue roses, a nod to my own name, Rose.
It’s smaller than a Quilt of Valor, measuring 38″ square for a chair. The pattern should be available on my site later this year.
Deb Messina:
Quiltblox Patterns: I’m a huge fan of creating quilted projects in patriotic fabrics, and these three patterns are no exception. Old Glory (Below Left) is a wall quilt or a bench pillow. Crown of Stars (Below Center) includes five project sizes, from a 12-inch pillow to a twin-size quilt. And Block by Block is a fun and quick weekend make.
Quilts of Valor – Made and Awarded by Volunteers
The following quilts are just a few of the hundreds of quilts created by the Beaverton, Oregon, chapter of Quilts of Valor. Teresa Koster of TKOS Quilting did the long-arm quilting. Each of these quilts has been awarded to a local veteran.
One Quilter – 4 Family Quilts of Valor
Teresa Koster:
The quilts below were made for family members. I pieced and long-arm quilted each of them and had the honor of presenting them to members of my family. Some of the blocks I included were those I picked up during a local patriotic shop hop.
A Patriotic Shop Hop Results in Lots of Patriotic Quilts
The quilts below were the result of the Sunshine and Stitches Shop Hop in Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. Each of these customer quilts was long-arm quilted by Teresa Koster from TKOS Quilting.
One Family – Centuries of Service
Deb Messina:
Like so many families throughout this nation’s history, my family has served (and continues to serve) in every branch of this nation’s military since the country was founded. In 2019, I enlisted the aid of our local Quilt of Valor Coordinator, Faith Holloway, and a QOV member (and long-arm quilter of many of these projects), Teresa Koster, to assist me in awarding the quilts I had made for each living member of my family who has served. Nine quilts were awarded to family that day, as well as three to friends in attendance who also served. I do still have a couple more to make!
Thank you so much to Faith and Teresa for helping make this amazing day happen.
Small Patriotic Projects – Lots of Inspiration!
And finally, we thought it would be fun to include a few patriotic projects that don’t happen to be quilts.
Joyce Minnis:
I was teaching some veterans a beginner quilting class at a local shop and was asked to create a garment that could be taught to a larger group of students. I came up with an Old Glory Flag applique pattern. It’s made from scraps, and it can be attached to sweatshirts, t-shirts, jackets, and more. It can be made in any size, from toddler to adult. Also available are the Charming Apron and Charming Sweatshirt and Hoodie. J Minnis Design Studio
Thank You for Visiting the Show!
I hope you’ve enjoyed spending time at the first Quiltblox Online Patriotic Quilt Show.
As you’ve seen, this show is about much more than red, white, and blue fabrics. It’s about creativity, tradition, generosity, and the stories that connect us as quilters and as citizens. Every quilt featured here represents hours of planning, piecing, quilting, and finishing, but perhaps even more importantly, each one reflects a personal story worth sharing.
My sincere thanks go to every quilter who contributed their work to this inaugural show. Your willingness to share your creativity and your stories has made this celebration possible, and I know you’ve inspired countless others along the way.
If this gallery sparked an idea for your next patriotic quilt, encouraged you to finally finish a project that’s been waiting, or simply reminded you why you fell in love with quilting in the first place, then this show has accomplished exactly what I hoped it would.
I would also love to hear from you. Which quilts caught your eye? Which stories resonated with you? Feel free to leave a comment here and let our featured quilters know how much you enjoyed their work.
Thank you for being part of the Quiltblox community and for helping make our very first online quilt show such a memorable event.
Until next time, may your bobbin stay full, your seams straight, and your creativity continue to flourish.
Happy Stitching!
Deb
P.S. If you missed participating this year, don’t worry. I have a feeling this first online show is only the beginning.