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| Zigzag Flag Quilt |
Patriotic quilts can feel so very old fashioned, especially when you're looking for your next weekend project; Wilmington Prints has created a lovely option. The Yankee Doodle quilt project is a collection of free patterns based on a classic red, white and blue strip pack palette.
The Zigzag Flag Quilt is one of the show-stoppers in this class of projects; this newly innovative Americana quilt is a great eye-catcher. It is 45 1/4″ in square with a 5 1/4″ frame, making it ideal for a beautiful wall hanging or holiday table ornament. The pattern is made up of a row of 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" pieced rectangles that create a diagonal or zigzag movement along the fabric. This arrangement is so appealing because the subtle swaying of the clean whites, deep blues and bright reds is like a flag fluttering slightly in the air.
This is a very clever design for quilters who are seeking a simple but eye-catching layout! It uses lots of standard strip-piecing and simple sub-cuts, so you can save a lot of time of guessing and spend more time chain-piecing. For a different layout, the same project pattern guide is available for a standard "Flag Gems" wall quilt, an elaborate medallion layout topper and an 80" table runner.
This project is a lot of fun to put together, whether you're using it for summer holidays, such as the Fourth of July, giving it to a veteran, or simply adding a bit of rustic flair to your home decor. Take your favorite red, white and blue strip pack, grab the free pattern and let's get quilting!
