Freedom Flyer Quilt / Show and Tell

 

Recent finish:  A black/red/white two-block quilt from the pattern called Freedom Flyer, published by Black Cat Creations.  Deviation from the original making it square, with limited fabric and added an inner border of black.

Up Close and peek at the backing.

Finished Size:  70" Square

The pattern cover is made with several fabrics and laid out in a rainbow setting.

Link to Freedom Flyer pattern.

Finished Size:  69 X 87

Freedom Flyer, Rainbow Version

The Wednesday update to the Scrap Control Challenge -- can't say this is an annual challenge, more or less a LIFE-LONG challenge.  With Sarah's guidance (Confessions of a Fabric Addict) and Angela's Rainbow Challenge, it seems the projects are growing, but so is the scrap bags.   

The above "Freedom Flyer" was born from some of the blocks made for the 2018 Rainbow Scrap Challenge.  Glittered Nine Patches and Framed Double Half Square Triangles are alternated; 7 across and 9 down.  The rainbow blocks are now labeled and sealed in a Ziplock for future to-go projects at our guild's Sit and Sew.

The first version was made with the Red/Blue Blocks for a Quilt of Valor.   

Rainbow Challenge, Freedom Flyer

A couple of weeks ago, I showed the Quilt of Valor version of Freedom Flyer - I liked the layout so much (using "Glittered Nine Patches and Double HSTs), I am making it again in rainbow colors.  I still need to frame the Double HSTs, then I can pull off the wall and make a kit for travel sewing.

Linking up with So Scrappy, 2018 Rainbow Challenge.

Quilts of Valor, Veterans Day Awards

This morning, our guild awarded Quilts of Valor during a Veterans Day Program at the Civic Center.  My quilts were made using the Red and Blue Blocks, and a few of yellow/gold blocks,  from the 2018 Rainbow Challenge.  "Freedom Flyer" used four-patch/nine-patch blocks and framed double half square triangles.  Finished size appx. 59" X 77". (2018 Quilt of Valor #2; 2018 Rainbow Challenge #1)

Due to the response, I think next year I will be making Red/White/Blue Blocks all year long.  The nominated veterans receiving the quilts were so surprised....only their family knew of the special award.

The above quilt, "Crowned Stars" started out square, however with the addition of crowned borders, I was able to make a rectangle size of 60" X 74" large throw size. (2018 Quilt of Valor #3; 2018 Rainbow Challenge #2).

Linking up with:

Confessions of a Fabric Addict

2018 Rainbow Challenge, So Scrappy