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19 Beautiful July 4th Quilt Ideas | Longarm Quilting

July 1, 2024

Today on the Handi Quilter blog, we’re excited to share a list of July 4th quilt ideas from our community members!  We asked community members to share their July 4th and Americana themed quilts with us in our Facebook Community and email newsletter.

Not all quilters had all of the info on their respective quilts, but we are delighted to receive these submissions!

July 4th Quilt Ideas | Longarm Quilting

July 4th quilts can range from portraying the United States flag to other Americana thematic elements.

#1:  “For Bobbe” – USA Flag Quilt Idea

From Randy Malmstrom: “This is my flag quilt. I named it ‘For Bobbe’ in dedication to my mom who taught me to love and cherish the flag and who was the truest of patriots. I made this in July 2018, a week or so after she passed away. The actual name of the quilt is ‘True Patriot’ designed by Jennifer Fulton – released by Timeless Treasures. I used several ProStitcher patterns for the quilting.”

Flag Quilt Idea Flag Quitl shown on bed

#2: American Spiral Lonestar Quilt

This quilt was made by Handi Quilter National Educator, Mary Beth Krapil.

Shares Mary Beth, “I made this quilt top way back in 2006. It is a pattern by Jan Krentz found in her book Lone Star Quilts and beyond. I really enjoyed choosing the fabrics since color and value play such a huge role in the look of the spiral.

It took me a while to get up the nerve to quilt it as I was not a total newbee, but it was early in my longarm journey. I think, if I remember correctly, I quilted it in 2007. I have this quilt hanging in the stairway up to my studio. I love seeing it every day as I go up to play/work.”

4th of July Quilt

#3: World War 2 Veteran Quilt

This quilt was quitled by Jennifer Hope and is named, “Poppies, a WWI tribute quilt to my grandfather.”

Shares Jennifer: “Although not clearly visible in the lower left corner of the quilt are his discharge papers, middle shows a panoramic photograph of Camp Zachary Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky. And of course his handsome photograph in his uniform in the lower right corner.”

World War 2 Veteran Quilt

#4: “America the Beautiful” Quilt

This quilt by Deb Westerman is named “America the Beautiful.”

American Flag Quilt

#5: Fun 4th of July Quilt

This quilt was quilted by Handi Quilter National Educator, Harriet Carpanini.

US Flag Quilt

#6: 4th of July Quilt Idea

Shares Marilyn Tolhuizen about her 4th of July quilt: “The special thing about this quilt is the quilting. After taking Handi Quilter and Pro-Stitcher classes I was able to create this text-taken from the panel-in my own script handwriting. I was pretty proud of this.”

Americana Quilt

#7: Red, White & Blue Americana Quilt

The quilt pictured below is by Sheryl Burns, and was made using the pattern, “Standing Strong.”

Red, White and Blue Quilt

#8: Fun 4th of July Quilt Idea

How fun is this piece from Brenda?! She shared that she “loves making these quilted wall collages. This one is on my front door!”

4th of July Quilted wall Hanging - Collaged Rooster

#9: 4th of July Sampler Quilt

We love this quilt from Debbie Lombardi, named “4th of July Sampler.”

Celebration Quilt for 4th of July

#10: Patriotic Quilt Ideas

From Kim Jasko:

Quilt #1 – “Happy Fourth”

Quilt #2 – “Patriotic Sampler”

4th of July Sampler

Patriotic Sampler

#11: US House Flag Quilt

Handi Quilter National Educator, Judy Hayes, created this quilt in 2006.

USA flag quilt

#12: Bald Eagle Quilt for the 4th of July

This quilt was pieced by Karen Plante and custom quilted by Peter A. Plante on his HQ Fusion.

Eagle Quilt for 4th of July

#13: “My American Travels” Quilt

This quilt is by Carla Gentry. Here’s what she shared about her beautiful work: “My quilt is called ‘My American Travels.’ Most of the designs are by Pearl Piera, but I designed the center Idaho block and the Washington block, as well as the border.It is machine appliquéd and quilted on my Handiquilted sweet 16. Each block represents a state I have lived in or visited. It took a year to complete, using silk thread and a magnifier on my sewing machine. It won grand champion at the local county fair, best of show at the Washington State Quilters show in 2018, and 2nd place in the stationary machine quilted category at AQS at Grand Rapids 2019.”

My American Travels Quilt

#14: Red, White & Blue Quilt

Handi Quilter National Educator, Debby Brown, created this 4th of July quilt using the “She Sells Seashells,” a Color Block quilt.

#15: “Picnic Quilt” for the 4th of July

Chris Behme named this quilt the “Picnic Quilt.” From Chris: “Made for my daughter to use for picnicking, it was a Stay At Home Round Robin I do every year. Quilted on my Amara which at the time was on a Little Foot frame. The quilt is 70”x70”.”

4th of July Picnic Quilt

#16: “A New Slant on Old Glory” for the 4th of July

Tina Curran sent in this quilt named, “A New Slant on Old Glory.”

Shares Tina: “It measures 28” x 44″and was made using a herringbone technique. I designed this quilt in 2019 and the pattern is available in my shop.”

American Flag Quilt

#17: “Glacier Star” in Red, White & Blue

How gorgeous is this quilt by Handi Quilter Educator, Harriet Carpanini? She made this quilt using the “Glacier Star” pattern by Judy Niemeyer.

4th of July Quilt

 

#18: “Let Freedom Ring” Quilt

“Let Freedom Ring” quilt by Handi Quilter Educator, Judy Hays. She quilted this as a charity quilt for the American Warrior Initiative.

#19: Quilt for the American Warrior Initiative

Judy Hays quilted this USA-themed quilt for the American Warrior Inititative in 2011.

USA themed quilt

#20: “Let Freedom Ring” Quilt with the United States Seal

This quilt is named, “Let Freedom Ring” by Barbara Clem. In her email, Barbara shared: “She is entirely made of batiks. Hand quilted, hand embroidery, hand applique-machine piecing. This quilt is entirely made by me.”

Let Freedom Ring Quilt - July 4th Quilt Ideas

#21: Service Member Quilt for 4th of July

Quilted by Martha Higdon (2011).

Service Member Quilt showing service members with USA Flag

#22: “Pledge of Allegiance” Quilt

This quilt by Diane Rose is named, “Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.”

You can see more of Diane’s work here!

Pledge of Allegiance Quilt

Thank you for sharing your quilts!

A big THANK YOU to all of the quilters who shared their quilts with us. We will be posting future calls for quilts in our newsletter, so be sure to subscribe!

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