It’s “Patriotic Colors” at Quilt Dash this Month!
May is Best Known as Being the Month with Memorial Day in It!
“Patriotic Colors”
Designed by Phyllis Dobbs
This quilt’s 53 3/4†x 63 3/4†& is perfect for a wall handing or lap quilt!
You can easily adjust the size to suit your needs!
In addition to the patriotic holidays, you can enjoy the patriotic colors all year with this “Patriotic Colors” quilt in red, white and blue!
This pattern is made with 20 – 10″ blocks featuring a chevron-type design (shown above). The pieces are connected using a simple Y seam (Instructions given) technique.
This is just one row of the “Patriotic Colors” quilt! It’s four of the blocks sewn together!
In order for you to download this free pattern, all you need to do is to create a new account (or login to your current account) at QuiltDash.com & click on the link that says “Join the QuiltDash†(no quotes). Once you’ve done that, you just need to search for the images on the shops/websites/blogs who are participating in this month’s Quilt Dash. It’s really quite simple & it’s a fun thing to do! Not to mention you get to look at some lovely quilty fabrics & notions that you may just want to purchase (I promise not to tell anyone 🙂 )!
Star Power: Best Star Quilt Block & Best Star Variation Quilt Block
Best Star Quilt Block
Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):
- Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
- Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the White 4 1/2″ square on TWO (2) sides. They’ll also flank the results of the White 2 1/2″ square on the remaining TWO (2) sides.)
- Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the White 3 1/4″ square & with the results of the Pink 2 7/8″ squares. Which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese as needed for this quilt block.)
- Blue: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are flanked by the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
- White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back sides, draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Pink 2 7/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
- White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will be paired with the Blue
1 7/8″ squares & they’ll flank the results of the White 3 1/4″ squares. Which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese as needed for this quilt block.) - White: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/2″ squares. (These will flank the results of the Pink 2 7/8″ squares. FOUR (4) of these squares will be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
- White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the Pink 2 7/8″ square.)
- White: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the Blue 1 7/8″ squares & they’ll flank the results of the Pink 2 7/8″ square. Which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese as needed for this quilt block.)
Best Star Quilt Block Diagram
Best Star Quilt
If you make TWELVE (12) “Best Star Quilt Blocks,†you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.
Best Star Variation Quilt Block
Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):
- Turquoise: Cut SIX (6) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create TWENTY (20) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles will be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
- Turquoise: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank on TWO (2) sides the White 4 1/2″ square as needed for this quilt block.)
- Yellow: Cut FOUR (4) 1 7/8″ square. (These are paired with the results of the White 3 1/4″ square. Then they’ll flank the results of the Turquoise 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
- Yellow: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are flanked by the results of the Yellow
1 7/8″ square & they’re also flanked by the results of the White 2 7/8″ square. Which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese as needed for this quilt block.) - White: Cut SIX (6) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back sides, draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Turquoise 2 7/8″ squares which will create TWENTY (20) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles will be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
- White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the Yellow 1 7/8″ square. Then they’ll flank the results of the Turquoise 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
- White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are flanked by the results of the Turquoise 2 7/8″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
- White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the Turquoise 2 7/8″ squares.)
- White: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the Yellow
1 7/8″ squares. Then they’ll flank the results of the Turquoise 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Best Star Variation Quilt Block
Best Star Variation Quilt
If you make TWELVE (12) “Best Star Variation Quilt Blocks,†you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.
On Cloud Nine: Flying Ring Quilt Block
Flying Ring Quilt Block
Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):
- Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
- Pink: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
- Pink: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be paired with the Pink 2 1/2″ x
4 1/2″ rectangles which will help create a “frame” around the White 4 1/2″ center square.) - Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the White 2 1/2″ x
4 1/2″ rectangles. They’ll also help create a “frame” around the White 4 1/2″ center square.) - White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back sides, draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Pink 2 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
- White: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back sides, draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Pink 2 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
- White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Pink 2 1/2″ x
4 1/2″ rectangles as needed for this quilt block.) - White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s paired with the Pink 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles.)
Flying Ring Quilt Block Diagram
Flying Ring Quilt
If you make TWELVE (12) “Flying Ring Quilt Blocks,†you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.
Quilted Kitchen: Pieced Pinwheels Quilt Block & Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe
Pieced Pinwheels Quilt Block
Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):
- Yellow: Cut SIX (6) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Purple 2 7/8″ squares, which will create TWELVE (12) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
- Purple: Cut SIX (6) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Yellow 2 7/8″ squares, which will create TWELVE (12) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
- Purple: Cut SIX (6) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the White 6 7/8″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
- White: Cut TWO (2) 6 7/8″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are flanked by the results of the Purple 2 7/8″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
Pieced Pinwheels Quilt Block Diagram
Pieced Pinwheels Quilt
If you make TWELVE (12) “Pieced Pinwheels Quilt Blocks,†you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.
Tortilla Pinwheels a Free Recipe from Food.com!