Scrappy Americana quilt part 11

The star section is finished! Sewing the Star strips together was challenging. Matching up 18 seams in 11 columns and trying to keep the Star points visible was a pill. Some of my points didn’t end up with a 1/4 inch allowance so I had to adapt best I could there. On a good note, there isn’t any seam match ups when adding the side borders!! The pattern, kit , fabric requirements and schedule can be found on Kimberly Jolly & the FQS team websight. Also on the Jolly Jabber blog. Designed by Lori Holt #beeinmybonnet ##beeinmybonnet #fatquartershop #americanaquilt scrappyamericanaflagsal

Scrappy Americana Quilt part 10

This part was easy but took time. 
From the Reds there are 
68 5.5 inch squares. 4 from each pattern. 

From the Whites there are 
50 5.5 inch squares, 5 from each pattern. 
30 2.5x3.5 in. rectangles. 3 from each pattern.

The Blues consist of 
20 3.75x8.75 inch rectangles. 2 from each pattern. 
10 3.5x5 inch and 10 3.25x9.25 inch rectangles 1 from each pattern. 
40 2x5 inch rectangles. 4 from each pattern. These are sewed onto the stars in columns. 

 I fussy cut some to get the design in there. 
I took the time to try and piece it without getting duplicates beside each other or in the same columns. I made sure the pressed open seams were running horizontally in case I needed to match seams with the neighboring rows. I used my alphaclippies to keep each row in order. Now to sew it all together. Theres a lot of seams and I’m that person where the seams have to match up. 

The clip on numbers I got from Kimberly Jolly & the FQS team called 
Blue AlphaClippies® Specialty Marking Clips
By It’s Sew Emma #ISE-7020  

 

Scrappy Americana quilt part 9

 

This part I think too the longest. There’s 50 (of course ) 5 inch stars made with 200 half square triangles which are made up from 
200 2 1/2 inch squares and 250 2 inch squares. Theres 5 each of 10 different pattern formations. 

Part 8 of my Scrappy American Flag quilt Square in a square Blocks

 

These are called Square in a square Blocks. I used the foundation paper piecing method. My blocks came out perfect. There are seven red squares and six white squares

Part 7 of the #scrappyamericanflagsal quilt. Mini Flying Geese

is done. This part took the longest so far. I had to make 96 mini flying geese. 48 in 2 colorways of reds and 48 in 2 colorways of whites. Then I had to sew 4 together of each colorway, press open then sew two different white sets together and two different sets of the red together into groups of eight. Matching the seams and points as I go. 😳 I used the paper piecing option.

Scrappy Americana Flag quilt part 6 Broken Dishes.

Part 6 of my #scrappyamericanaflagsal is completed these blocks are called Double Flying Geese. Started with 24 flying geese then sewed into 12 doubles. I highly recommend using the foundation paper. I don’t think it made it quicker but definitely made my blocks accurate. Of all my QALs this one is one of my favorites! The pattern, kit , fabric requirements and schedule can be found on @fatquartershop websight. Also on the Jolly Jabber blog. Designed by @beelori1 #beeinmybonnet #fatquartershop #americanaquilt #quiltofhonor #jollyjabberblog

Part 4 Scrappy American Quilt. Broken Dishes

Part 4 of my #scrappyamericanaflagsal is completed this block is called broken dishes. 24 each

Scrappy Americana Quilt part 3. Pinwheel Stripes

 

Scrappy Americana Quilt part 5 Large Triangle Stripe Blocks

 

Scrappy Americana Quilt part 2 Pinwheel Stripe Block

Had to make 24 red 24 white

Starting my #scrappyamericanaflagsal

I took the sheet from the kit that listed the fabric inside it and cut the names out. I sorted and tagged each fabric cut so it wouldn’t be a chore figuring them out when I start cutting. The pattern, kit , fabric requirements and schedule can be found on @fatquartershop websight. #fatquartershop #americanaquilt #quiltofhonor

Scrappy Americana Flag quilt along

I am in! Got my kit and ready to go. www.fatquartershop.com/downloadable/download/sample/sample_id/12448/ @fatquartershop #ScrappyAmericanaFlagSAL @rileyblakedesigns @beelori1

Scrappy Americana Quilt Part 1. Four Patch Stripe

Part 1 #scrappyamericanaflagsal The pattern, kit , fabric requirements and schedule can be found on @fatquartershop websight. #fatquartershop #americanaquilt #quiltofhonor

Scrappy Americana Quilt Along

Penelope and Peeps

Penelope and Peeps by @brenda_gervais of With Thy Needle and Thread from the booklet Jelly Bean Jubilee. Stitched on 40 count Brenda's Brew with DMC threads. Backed with a piece of blue gingham from the Grace line by Brenda Riddle for Moda Fabrics. Used a white baby Rick rack for the edging. @modafabrics #easterstitching #withthyneedleandthread #penelopeandpeeps #jellybeanjubilee

Cali and Co mystery quilt top completed.

None of my quilts yell Spring like this one! My Cali & Co. #mysteryblockofthemonth #2025mysteryquiltalong quilt top by Corey Yoder is done! I really enjoyed these blocks. It was a fun year sewing them. I used the Cali and Co fabric by Corey Yoder made by @modafabrics All the block patterns and instructions can be found on her blog and on her YouTube videos. Www.corianderquilts.com #corianderquilts @corianderquilts

Patriotic pillows by HATS

Finished these adorable patriotic pillows today. They were so quick and easy using the panel from @handsacrosstheseasamplers and just stuffing them and sewing them closed. I used the technique by Brenda Gervais on pressing them to flatten a bit. For now they’ll sit in this trail I can find the perfect home for them.

Patriotic pillows

Finished these adorable patriotic pillows today. They were so quick and easy using the panel from @handsacrosstheseasamplers and just stuffing them and sewing them closed. I used the technique by Brenda Gervais on pressing them to flatten a bit. For now they’ll sit in this trail I can find the perfect home for them.

Susan Little 1844 SAL WIP part 1

Part 1 (and some ) of my homework on my #susanlittle1844 sampler by @needleworkpress is done . If I had thread left in my needle I continued on a little. This is my 3rd SAL I'm doing this year. She is so beautiful! The SAL is hosted by @teone_thestitchingbird and @homespun_needlework_group She is being stitched on 36 ct Valley Forge Linen by @needleandflax using @classiccolorworks Belle Soie silks. I got my kit from Shari @coloradocrossstitcher.

WIP Harriet Godhard 1817 sampler SAL

I'm following a year-long stitch along on the facebook group
Our Sampler Years - Yesterday's Needlework for Today
March section part 3 completed.
Using 36 count Weeks Alabaster linen and soie d'alger au ver à soie silks. @handsacrosstheseasamplers #handsacrosstheseasamplers #harrietgodhardosysal #harrietgodhard1817

Part 3 Maria Wales Newsom sampler completed



Finished March section part 3 of the Friends of Hands Across the Seas Samplers Facebook Group Stitch Along 2026 sampler Maria Wales Newson led by Judy Hall.. Using au ver soie silks on 36 count tabby cat linen. 

@handsacrosstheseasamplers 

#marianewsonsal #handsacrosstheseasamplers 

#mariawalesnewson1838

#mariasalprogress

Part 3 Maria Wales Newsom sampler completed

Finished March section part 3 of the Friends of Hands Across the Seas Samplers Facebook Group Stitch Along 2026 sampler Maria Wales Newson led by Judy Hall.. Using au ver soie silks on 36 count tabby cat linen. 

@handsacrosstheseasamplers 

#marianewsonsal #handsacrosstheseasamplers 

#mariawalesnewson1838

#mariasalprogress

The Betsy Ross - A Patriotic Pincushion Doll By Giulia Manfredini Cornali

Betsy Ross doll is finished. Now to get the flag etc stitched and put together as shown in the 3rd picture. I loved taking this workshop class with the The Mayflower Sampler Guild called The Betsy Ross - A Patriotic Pincushion Doll
By Giulia Manfredini Cornali of Giulia Punti Antichi designs. Who is an amazing designer and instructor.
@giuliapuntiantichi @mayflowersamplerguild #patrioticstitching #betsyrosspincushiondoll

Betsy Ross - A Patriotic Pincushion Doll apron

How she will look when completed. 

Apron 

Skirt

The Mayflower Sampler Guild class I'm taking is this fabulous pincushion doll called

Betsy Ross - A Patriotic
Pincushion Doll
By Giulia Manfredini Cornali of Giulia Punti Antichi designs.
Finished the drawn thread work and cross stitching on the apron. Now to get the skirt done. Of all her pincushion dolls this is my favorite! @giuliapuntiantichi @mayflowersamplerguild #patrioticstitching #betsyrosspincushiondoll
Second picture is how she will look when completed. 😍

Hands Across the Sea Maria Wales Newson sampler pt 1 and 2

Finished February part 2 of the Friends of Hands Across the Seas Samplers Facebook Group Stitch Along 2026 sampler Maria Wales Newson led by Judy Hall. The flowers and colours are so pretty. I've loved every moment stitching on this. Looking forward to getting March done and seeing it all start to take shape. Using au ver soie silks on 36 count tabby cat linen.