patriotic flag tutorial

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Today is the day for the patriotic flag quilt block tutorial. This is my first quilt block tutorial, and it is simple one to sew together. I am not a professional quilter, so I apologize ahead of time if there are any mistakes. ;)

 It can be made into any size, but for today we are going to make a 12 1/4 in. by 7 1/4 in. block. Let's get started!

Lovely Materials:

(length by width)

*blue and white fabric for the stars-  one piece, 5 3/4 in. by 3 1/2 in.

*white floral or polka dots fabric- 1 strip measuring 7 1/4 in. by 1 1/2 in. 

2 strips measuring 12 1/2 in. by 1 1/2 in.

*red floral fabric- 2 strips measuring 7 1/4 in. by 1 1/2 in.

2 strips measuring 12 1/2 in. by 1 1/2 in.

*All piece are sewn together with a 1/4 seam allowance. 

*Cut all your pieces of your sweet fabrics, and let's get sewing!

*First, sew one small red strip, with your one small white strip together. Press the seams open or to one side, however you prefer to do it. I always press to one side. 

*Next, sew the last small red strip to the other side of the small white strip. Press seams with your iron, and your piece should look like this. 

*Take the blue and white piece of fabric and sew it to the left side of your three strips.

*Open and press the seam. 

*This is what is should look like when you're done! Hopefully, this is all making sense! ;) 
*Next, take one of your long white strips, and you will be sewing it to the bottom of your piece.

*Here is what it looks like upside down. You can pin the two pieces and then, sew them together.

*Open and press seams. It is almost done! 

*Continuing sewing your last three strips together in the pattern, red, white, and red. Make sure to press your seams when your done sewing each strip.

*I love my 1/4 seam foot for my machine!

*When you are finished with your last piece, iron, and you might have to trim the edges a little bit, to make the sides all even. And, that is it! You should have a vintagey patriotic flag! 

This block can be made into a pillow, a mini quilt, or used as an appliqué! Please kindly only use this pattern for personal use! Thanks!

Hope you enjoyed the tutorial! I added these patriotic mini quilts to my shoppe yesterday, ready for the 4th of July! Wishing you a lovely and creative day!