Windham Wednesdays Sneak Peek and 2 free patterns

I have a soft spot for patriotic fabrics and keep them all together in my stash. Here is a new one from Windham Fabrics titled simply "USA." With denim backgrounds and plenty of stars and stripes, this is a grouping that works well for those fabulous Quilts of Valor many are making.

USA Collection by Windham Fabrics

Yes, I know that the 4th of July is in 2 weeks, but these fabrics can be used all year long. Stay tuned for my reveal in 2 weeks with not one, not two, but FOUR large 18" blocks made with this collection. "Oh, that's easy," you say. Not if I split up the collection with my friend Jeannine so she could make something with them herself. We each took 4 fat quarters (one by one), and then split the last four fat quarters. So, my fabrics were limited. (I did add some plain white fabric.)

I think it will be fun to see what the two of us come up with. Jeannine does not sew for a living and makes things other than quilts with her fabric. Me? I always think "blocks" and "quilts."

If you'd like some Americana and patriotic quilt inspiration, please visit all the Star Spangled Banner posts I shared last September (this link is for the winners of the fabrics and gives links to all 7 of the days with free patterns).

American Beauty Quilt by Leslie Sonkin and Debby Kratovil

 Or maybe this one . . .

Patriot's Day quilt by Debby Kratovil

Stay tuned for my reveal of the four 18" blocks made with the new USA Collection.