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Saturday, July 7, 2018

Old Glory Tutorial

After many requests for a pattern for my Old Glory quilt, I decided to put together a little tutorial for it.  Because structured improvisation is included in my book in great detail, I am only including basic instructions for the components and layout for the quilt using solid color representation for the blocks.  If you want to make this quilt using your scraps with improv as shown, check out my book, Stash Statement, for three different easy methods!


This quilt is actually pretty simple in its design.  It only uses two classic quilt blocks, the half square triangle (HST) and Sawtooth Star, plus squares.  It's not even constructed on-point!  What makes it so much fun is the scale of the quilt. The layout of these components creates a giant flag, and with the diagonal arrangement of the stars and stripes, it creates quite a striking result!

For this quilt, first you'll need to make your Sawtooth Star blocks.  These should measure 6.5" so they finish at six inches in the quilt.  I love the four-at-a-time method for HST, but if you prefer another method, feel free to modify the construction to suit your preferences.



Then, you'll need HST's and solid squares.  I've counted up the number of different combinations for you and included them in the graphic below.  Again, make sure your unfinished units measure 6.5" so they will finish at 6" in the quilt.  I used the four-at-a-time method, starting with 9.75" squares to make the HST's.



Once you have all of your components ready to go, just lay them out, and sew into rows!  The quilt is constructed in 12 rows with 10 blocks in each row, yielding a quilt that measures 60" x 72".  


It goes together easily, but it gives really big "bang for your buck."  I hope you try it, and if you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my book Stash Statement HERE!

**If you already own Stash Statement and would like the exact improv requirements (using the specific terms used in the book)  just let me know.  I'm not posting it here because those terms might not make sense to readers without the book.

58 comments:

  1. Thank you for the great Old Glory tutorial. This will be a perfect QOV for our presentations at our next Quilt Show.

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  2. I love this quilt sooooo much! Thank for sharing the pattern and tutorial!!!

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  3. This is terrific, thanks for sharing!

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  4. Because it is scrappy, I would have never known that the stripes were made from HSTs. Fantastic!

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  5. I love this tutorial! Thanks for sharing it.

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  6. I have the book. Thanks for sharing an additional pattern that can be used with this technique. I hope to try it soon.

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  7. Thank you. Much easier than it looks.

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  8. It is stunning! Thank you for the tutorial.

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  9. This quilt is fabulous. Love it! I have the book and would be interested in having the improv requirements for this quilt. Thanks! londagrace at gmail.com

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  10. That's fantastic! It's a great pattern and you put it together in record time...how in the world do you do that?!

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  11. Many thanks for this tutorial! I got your book in Friday's mail and can't wait to get going making improv blocks!!

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  12. This is an awesome tutorial, Kelly. I do have your book and would love to have the improv requirements for the quilt. This will make a great QOV!!

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  13. That is a fantastic quilt design!

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  14. I have been reading blogs that showcase projects from the book and my interest has piqued. But honestly this little tutorial has tied the knot and I am buying the book. Thanks for bumping me off the fence.
    xx, Carol

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  15. Kelly, I love this pattern and oh what fun. I have all my red and white blocks laying down now to work on the stars, can I send you a pic?

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    1. Hello Betsy! I'm so glad you're enjoying it! Yes, I would LOVE to see a photo! (btw- when I replied back to your comment via email, it bounced back to me, so I am replying here).

      :) Kelly

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  16. Hi, Kelly, I just bought the book - I just want to confirm that the everything except the sawtooth stars and the solid white are scrap pieced. Is that correct? I am NOT a good scrappy piecer, so I'm hoping to improve to make this for a church fundraiser!

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  17. Hi, I just ordered your book and would like the directions for using the technique in the book to piece the solid squares. My email address is gdgardiner@cox.net
    Thank you! Gail

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    1. I hope you can send the address to my email. I could not figure out how to sign in or sign up to be recognized :( Thank you!

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  18. I love your scrappy quilt. Please send me details at samquiltdesigns@yahoo.com. thx

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  19. Just received Stash Statement from Amazon today. Please send me your additional tips for this great flag quilt

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    1. Hello AnnaMarie!

      You are coming up as a no-reply blogger, so I can't email you directly, so please use the "Email Me" button on the right sidebar and I will give you those measurements!

      :) Kelly

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  20. It is an awesome quilt! Thank you for sharing. My quilter and non quilter friends are all so in love with your quilt. Thank you for your kindness to share your pattern.

    I will be following you from Green Valley, Arizona.

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    1. Thank you so much! I am so happy you like it. It is such a fun quilt to make.

      :) Kelly

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  21. I love this quilt. I can't wait to make it and hang in my office at work. Can you please send me the improv requirements for it? Mineaj2005@gmail.com. thanks!

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  22. Hi, I would love the improv quilt instructions also! I have your book, have not made a quilt yet but hope to make o e soon! Thanks for your talents and sharing! Deb. drillnpick1957@yahoo.com

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  23. Hi Kelly! I just bought the book and would love the specifics for this quilt! I’m excited to use up my ever multiplying stash of scraps. Thanks

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    1. Hello, Winnie!

      You're popping up as a no-reply blogger, so just send me an email using the email button in my sidebar with you and your book, and I will send the specifics right back to you!

      :) Kelly

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  24. Hello! You've probably seen an uptick in interest since someone posted a photo of the Old Glory quilt on a popular Facebook group. :-) I have just purchased the e-book from Google Play, and would love to have the exact improv requirements as you described. Thanks! Kathy

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    1. Hello, Kathy! You are coming up as a no-reply blogger. So, if you will use the "Email Me" button on my right sidebar to send me an email, I will be happy to give those measurements to you!

      :) Kelly

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  25. Wonderful!! I'd love to have your update. I have your book, bought when you were prospective to come talk to our guild in Manassas Va last year.

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    1. Hello, Deby! You are coming up as a no-reply blogger. So, if you will use the "Email Me" button on my right sidebar to send me an email, I will be happy to give those measurements to you!

      :) Kelly

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  26. Wonderful pattern for Quilts of Valor!

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  27. Wonderful pattern for Quilts of Valor!

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  28. Hi i just purchased your stash book based on this blog post. if possible can you send me the details based on the book information. Thank you

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    1. my email is kluedesigns@gmail.com thank you

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  29. I am enjoying your book and would like the details of this block too. Thankyou enelson at att.net

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  30. Fantastic quilt!!! Thank you for sharing this! xoxoxo

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  31. Thank you for the wonderful Old Glory pattern. I love it. In fact, it prompted me to order your Stash Statement book! I truly see the potential for your improv piecing and want to learn your technique. Thank you!

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  32. HI, Thank you for this pattern! I love it. I have your book and would like to know which method you used. How do I get my email to you for you to tell me?

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    1. Hello, Tammy! I’m so happy you like it. You are comping up as “no-reply” so I can email you directly. So, if you will please use the Email Me button on my right sidebar, I will send that information to you.

      :) Kelly

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  33. I have made this quilt from your picture and quick instructions. I do not have your book. Is it okay if I post a picture of it?

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  34. What a great pattern...totally defies the way one would think it goes together by just looking at it! Thank you so much for sharing!

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  35. Definitely making this for my two vet sons. Thank you!

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  36. I just came across your website and would love to make this as a quilt of valor. I ordered your book and just received it today. Would you please send me the tips of which you speak at the end of the tutorial? Thank you in advance.

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    1. Hello, Yvette! You're coming up as a no-reply blogger, so if you will please use the "Email Me" button on my right sidebar, I will be happy to send that to you!

      :) Kelly

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  37. I'd been looking for that in case you replied as you did and I can't find it. My email in case that works as well is: Time4tea99@comcast.net

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  38. Fantastic toot!! My veteran husband is making quilts for other veterans as a new quilter. I also have a sewing friend that (I have been trying to get to quilt for years) saw this and 'thought' for the first time she might like to try quilting. Yay! I will have another quilting buddy! I would love to have the additional information to go along with the book. I could not find an email button, so I hope you will be able to send them to me at tdirkdom@gmail.com. Thanks so much, Terri

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  39. I’ve made old glory for a fundraiser for veterans. It will be raffled off in November. I love this pattern such a beautiful quilt. My quilting friends are even buying tickets to win. Thanks to you I think it will raise a lot of money for the veterans. Thank you so much ♥️

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  40. I love this pattern, but I love the scrappiness of the one you made even more. I have tons of red, white,blue scraps. Thanks a bunch

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  41. I am thrilled to find this wonderful quilt for veterans. We have a Veterans Breakfast in November every year and donate veterans (red/white/blue) quilts. Last year we managed 25 along with wreaths and bowl cozies!!!!!!

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  42. I’m having a hard time finding Stash Statement. Where can I buy it? Is the old glory quilt in the book?

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    1. Stash Statement is due to be rereleased in April and yes, Old Glory is included as a full pattern! I’ll definitely post here when it is available, so keep an eye out!

      :) Kelly

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