Patriotic Quilt Patterns
Red, white and blue symbolize the colors of the American flag, as well as the perfect colors for a patriotic quilt pattern. Rich in history, patriotic quilts are a way to bring the American spirit into a quilt top and are great quilts to give as well as to keep. Each of the quilt patterns below, including free patriotic quilt patterns, is perfect for decorating your home for Fourth of July, Labor Day or Memorial Day as well as just to commemorate the sacrifices of the troops. If someone in your life is a veteran, a patriotic quilt can be a touching tribute to their contributions and a way to thank them everyday.
The first time I saw one of Tom Korns ribbon quilts, I was speechless. Id never seen anything like it in more than 25 years collecting and studying quilts. It was a quintessential expression of patriotism and modernism, elegant and poignant. When I got home, I posted a picture on Facebook and wrote, I saw this quilt at the Oregon State Fair today. Made by Tom Korn, it depicts Vietnam Era Medals: National Defense Medal (top), Vietnam Service Medal (center) and Vietnam Campaign Medal (bottom). It was one of the most simple quilts in terms of design, but one of…
