Flag Day

 I really liked the quilt that I made using a pattern called Fly The Flag by Amy Smart.  I wanted to use up some of the red/white/blue fabrics so I used my Go Baby die cutter from Accuquilt to cut out the star block pieces.  I do have the Studio cutter but the little cutter is handy to have by my sewing machine to cut up small pieces of leftover fabrics.  

Once I had the star blocks completed I needed to redesign the original pattern to work with these larger stars.  Some math was involved!  Anyway, I ended up with a quilt that finished at approximately 89" x 97".  I backed it with a fabric from the Autumn Grove collection by Bob Fair for Wilmington.  I machine bound the binding.

The pantograph quilting is called Heatwave from Urban Elementz.  I used Glide thread in the color Cardinal.  I do like the way it turned out.

I made a matching pillowcase to store it in until I decided to sell the quilt.

Here's wishing you all a peaceful summer.

My volunteer quilt holder is not tall

enough for this one!

89" x 97"

Label: Flag Day

Montoya 18

 Dear Nick:  I had purchased the licensed Dallas Cowboy fabric about a year and a half ago as they were your favorite team.  I know you wanted me to make a quilt for you and time got away from me.  When we heard of your accident and subsequent death I had a lump in my chest.  If only I had taken time to get this quilt done - If only you were still here with us - If only If only If only.  If only is not a good mind set.  So I did what I do and hunkered down to make the quilt that I had said I would make for you.  Though you won't be here to wrap yourself up in it I hope your sweet wife, our beautiful Jessica, will hold it close on occasion and know that you are still watching over her.

Love,

Aunt Amy

This quilt was made using modified version of the Town Square pattern from Easy Peasy 3 Yard Quilts by Fabric Cafe.  I added some photos to the center of the quilt hoping that my niece can feel the love that we have for her and her kiddos.  I made her daughter a pillow using a photo of her in her prom dress with her step-dad who thought of her as his princess.  Thank you for that Nick.

The quilt finished at 65" x 94 1/2" and I machine quilted it with a pantograph called Stars of Honor from Quilting Pantographs. I used Glide thread in the color Cool Grey.

I hope you all hug your loved ones and let them know that you will be there for them through Hell or High Water.

Finished at 65" x 94 1/2"

I borrowed some photos from your FB Jessica.

Hope you don't mind.

Those who could wore their Dallas Cowboy clothing

to your Honor Walk.  I noticed they had the

#18 on the shirts.

Dear Kaleigh with step-dad.  Pillow

to hug when those moments of missing

him hit you.