Happy 4th of July to all of you in America (and not in America)!
As you can see I turned my flag block into a pillow...it's very festive.
I had lots of requests for instructions so they are below. On the real flag there is a white strip under the blue...but I liked this layout so there ya go. There are lots of possibilities!
To make a 11" x 16" (finished) block you'll need:
Blue: (2) 2 ½" squares
(6) 2 ½" x 3" strips
Red: (3) 1 ½" x 9 ½" strips
(3) 1 ½" x 16 ½" strips
White: (3) 1 ½" x 9 ½" strips
(2) 1 ½" x 16 ½" strips
(8) 1 ½" squares
(1) 2 ½" square
Layout the blue pieces with the 2 ½" squares in the top center and bottom center, and the 2 ½" sides all facing the center. Make a star block...here is a step by step on making the star units. Layout and sew your strips into sets as shown.
Sew the star together, then sew it to the 9 ½" strip set. Press, then sew the top to the bottom strip set. Done!
Megan already whipped up a super cute flag block here and made it into a mini quilt! She's so speedy.
Have a happy and safe 4th of July!
Alycia
Great block!! Love the pillow you made!
Anja @ Anja Quilts
Great pillow. Happy 4th of July.
Sharon T
Thank you for this tutorial! Love it!
Debbie
Very nice!!
sandi s
Your pillow is wonderful! Thank you for sharing the pattern. Happy Fourth. Hugs,
magistra
Super cute! Thank you for sharing it!
joanold
Greetings for 4th July from across the pond. I whipped this up as a small gift for friends who are hosting an American Supper tonight. Great pattern and very quickly put together, so many thanks. I did find that I needed a white 2 1/2" square for the middle of the star, though.
mindingmomma
Thanks for the instructions! Love this! Happy 4th.
Kamila @ Work-With-Patches
Great idea for a beautiful pillow :)
Greetings from Poland
Kamila
Quilt Fabric Pizazz
What a great pillow! I am not American, but I am totally in love with this. Patriotic in a quilty way! Enjoy you 4th of July.
kathy-o
DARLING! Thank you for sharing & giving! Happy 4th to you & your cute family!
DivaMomCarol
Oh Allison! It's so cute! May I use it as my Profile Pic Today if Igive The Cluck Cluck Sew blog address? Just asking....its up to you, my dear! -Carol in Pure Michigan.
allison
Of course Carol! Cute idea! The 2 1/2" white square has been added...can't believe I forgot that!
Kelly
Thanks for the tut! Love it!
Karen
Happy 4th! Thanks so much for the pattern!
coastal gray
Love the Aqua......
Sandra Walker
Thank you for this, Allison! I love it. :-) Love the aqua you used on your pillow.
Debra
Oh this is too cute. Lucy would like this!! I might have to make this! Happy 4th of July!
Rosemary B❤️
I like this very much.
I would like to try this one. I have so much fabric, I could make a flag for every country in the world lol
Thank you for this tutorial
Paige Flamm
That pillow is so fun, and pretty!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
Liila
Thank You so much for this pattern. I made one for my doughter. You may see my version from here: http://lumoavaliila.blogspot.fi/2016/01/tyynynpaalinen-tilkkutyona-flag.html
sewlightly
I made 2 of these last weekend. I love them. May be my favorite project to date. One for my daughter and one for me!