Patriotic Block

Some of the fabric selection

Goal number seven on my January list was to sew a patriotic block for the Clark County Quilters guild show in March. This year, the block contest is to make a 12 and half inch block patriotic block using red, white and blue fabrics on a light neutral background. A Quilt of Valor group will make the blocks into quilts for veterans.

Pattern pieces

I chose an Entwined Star pattern by Wendy Russell that I saw on Pinterest. I cut out the pieces and while piecing them together, I decided that the two red fabrics were too close in value so I replaced one of the reds with a bright blue fabric. Initially, I planned to use it; but, thought the two reds would be okay. Gertie, my inner squirrel, wanted to use the bright blue fabric all along. She was right and she delighted in telling me so as I cut into the bright blue scraps!

Finished block

I like how it turned out. It is an interesting block to make. For once, I didn't make any stitching mistakes. The block went together easily and measured 12 and a half inches. Gertie, my inner squirrel, thought I should make a second block. She reasoned that I had already cut one of the fabrics and a quarter of the background fabrics. I acquiesced. 

Finished second block

Now, I need to mail the blocks to the chairperson who is collecting the blocks!