Hello! I am Stefanie from Little Lady Patchwork. I am so thrilled to be sharing another Moda Bake Shop project with you.
My inspiration for American Glory comes from my love of anything red. I wanted to create a simple, modern quilt that draws its roots from traditional quilt blocks. I hope you enjoy American Glory, my modern version of the American flag.
1 Bella Solid Layer Cake – Red (sku# 9900LC-16)
1 Bella Solid Layer Cake – White (sku #9900LC-11)
3/4 Yard of blue floral fabric from Clermont Farms (sku # 14680-11)
1/2 Yards of red stripe fabric for binding from Clermont Farms (sku # 14683-11)
2 1/2 Yards of fabric for backing
Cutting Instructions:
From (18) Bella Solid White 10″ X 10″ Squares, cut:
- (2) 3 1/2″ X 10″ strips.
- Sub-cut each strip into (1) 3 1/2″ X 9 1/2″ rectangle.
From (18) Bella Solid White 10″ X 10″ Squares, cut:
- (2) 3 1/2″ X 10″ strip. Sub-cut each strip into (2) 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ squares.
From the remaining Bella Solid White 10″ X 10″ squares, cut:
- (2) 3 7/8″ X 10″ strips. Sub-cut each strip into (2) 3 7/8″ X 3 7/8″ squares.
From the Bella Solid White, you will need a total of:
- (36) 3 1/2″ X 9 1/2″ rectangles
- (72) 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ squares
- (18) 3 7/8″ X 3 7/8″ squares
From (18) Bella Solid Red 10″ X 10″ Squares, cut:
- (1) 3 1/2″ X 10 ” strip. Sub-cut the strip into (1) 3 1/2″ X 9 1/2″ rectangle.
- (1) 3 7/8″ X 10″ strip. Sub-cut the strip into (2) 3 7/8″ X 3 7/8″ squares.
From the Bella Solid Red, you will need:
- (18) 3 1/2″ X 9 1/2″ rectangles
- (18) 3 7/8″ X 3 7/8″ squares
From the Blue Floral Fabric, cut:
- (18) 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ squares
- (36) 3 7/8″ X 3 7/8″ squares
Block Construction:
Note: All seams are sewn with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Press all seams in the direction of the arrow.
Block A
Step 1:
- You will be using the red and white 3 1/2″ X 9 1/2″ rectangles.
- With Right Sides Together (RST), layer a white 3 1/2″ X 9 1/2″ rectangle on top of a red 3 1/2″ X 9 1/2″ rectangle.
- Sew the rectangles together. Press the block open in the direction of the arrow.
Step 2:
- With RST, layer a white 3 1/2″ X 9 1/2″ rectangle on top of the red end of the block that you created above.
- Sew the rectangles together. Press the block open in the direction of the arrow.
Block A should measure 9 1/2″ X 9 1/2″.
Repeat and make a total of (18) Block A.
Block B
Step 1:
- Lay your ruler from corner to corner on the RED 3 7/8″ X 3 7/8″ square.
Step 2:
- Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the red 3 7/8″ X 3 7/8″ square.
Step 3:
- With Right Sides Together (RST), layer a red 3 7/8″ X 3 7/8″ square on top of a blue floral 3 7/8″ X 3 7/8″ square .
Step 4:
- Using a 1/4″ seam allowance, stitch on both sides of the diagonal line.
Step 5:
- Place your ruler on the diagonal line.
Step 6:
- Cut on the diagonal line. This will yield two separate triangles.
Step 7:
- Press the block open toward the red fabric.
- Trim the block to 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ square
Step 8:
- Repeat steps 1-7 for the remaining red 3 7/8″ X 3 7/8″ squares.
- Then repeat steps 1 -7 using the white 3 7/8″ X 3 7/8″ squares.
You will need a total of:
- (36) white/blue floral 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ squares.
- (36) red/blue floral 3 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ squares.
Step 9:
- Lay out the pieces as shown.
- First join the pieces into rows following the diagram. Press the seams in the direction of the arrows.
Step 10:
- Join the rows together to complete the block.
- Press the seams in the direction of the arrows.
Block B should measure 9 1/2″ X 9 1/2″ square.
Repeat and make a total of (18) 91/2″ X 9 1/2″ star blocks.
You are now ready to construct the quilt top.
- Lay out the blocks into 6 row of (6) 9 1/2″ X 9 1/2″ blocks.
- Alternate the stripe and star blocks.
- Sew the blocks together make each row. Press the blocks to one side or press the seams open.
- Sew the 6 rows together to complete the quilt top.
- (1) American Glory Quilt
- 54″ X 54″
Here is another color option for my American Glory quilt:
I hope that my American Glory quilt inspires you to make your own simple version. I can just imagine a taking this quilt on a picnic. It would even make a great gift for a military service member.
Have fun creating your own American Glory!
Stefanie Roman
Little Lady Patchwork
