This is so wonderful, I just had to share it. It so perfectly fits any of us who belong to the 99% and are still doing the very best that we can in spite of any of our life challenges!
Prayer of an Unknown Confederate Soldier
"I asked for strength that I might achieve;
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy;
I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men;
I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life;
I was given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I had asked for, but everything that I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered;
I am, among all men, most richly blessed."
(author unknown)
And, I just realized for the first time today, that as a child of the Union of the North (Alaska) and the South (Louisiana) I am a Union/Confederation ancestral blend. I love that!
And in honor of today being my husband's 62nd birthday and his having served in the National Guard after graduation from college in 1971 ...Vietnam, not Confederate era ;) I updated my free patriotic patterns list.... again! So, in honor of our soldiers (both at home and abroad) and in the spirit of the good work and service that so many do in our country..... here's my collection of over 100 links to free quilt or quilt block patterns.
It includes some that are traditional, some that date back to the Civil War, and some amazing and wonderful stars, stripes, flags and even service banners!
Free Patriotic Quilt Patterns: UPDATED!
Free Union & Confederate Soldier's Patriotic Quilt Pattern
Soldier's Patriotic
Union Eagle Quilt
Gunboat Quilts...applique motif ideas like above
Pomegranate (Marriage )Quilt
Be forewarned:
McCalls now requires a sign in to download next 16 patterns below but there is no fee for downloading and using any of them:
54-40 or Fight
Independence Day "
A Nation's Pride "
Midnight Stars"
American Classic "
Shining Through
Bear's Paw
Stars & Stripes Forever
Born in the USA
Summer Spirit
Celebration 2000
True Colors
Sweet Land of Liberty by Marcie Patch
www.PatchalotPattens.com
her free patterns including this American Eagle
Sweet Liberty Table Runner
The finished quilt top measures 21” by 42”
Made by Julie from The Intrepid Thread
printable PDF version
Country Spirit ..large throw
| 54-40 (Fight) |  |
| Country Spirit |  |
| Crazy Anne Lap Quilt |  |
| Family Pride Mini Quilt |  |
| Hometown Tradition |  |
Land of Liberty
15" x 20" pieced quilt project from Debbie Mumm http://blog.debbiemumm.com/files/LandOfLiberty-Instructions.pdfLiberate! block from Quilter's Cache
Liberty Star Basket
Patriotic Star string quilted star pattern from Maryquilts
Party Hats
Indian Trail
Northumberland Star
Royalty...the 911 block
Ohio Star
Spiderweb Star
Patriotic mini quilt: a free pattern for an 1890's reproduction by Patricia Cummings
In The Line of Duty (no longer links if you have one to this, please let me know, so I am including it in that hope, anyway)
Shuttle (In Memory of the Columbia) Pattern
American Flag...free American Flag patterns flying horizontal, vertical, or waving!
Star in a Wall Hanging
Compuquilts: free patriotic blocks and quilt patterns as below:
The Crazy Star Flag
The 4th Star Flag Block and Quilt
Sapphire Stars Quilt (3 sizes)
Scottish Stars Quilt (39" Square) by Joy Hoffman
From Darlene Zimmerman:
Stardance Quilt (52.5" x 61.5")
xy of Stars Quilt39" x 29"
Star in a Wall Hanging
 | Stars All Around Tree Skirt 52" Diameter |
Old Fashioned Stars Quilt
61" x 82"
Shooting Stars
Ribbons to make in Red, White and Blue, Pink, and Yellow
Directions For Making a Blue or Gold Star Service Banner
Armed Services Flag for families with a member in active duty at this time! Fly proudly in your window!!!
3" x 6" US Ribbon Block
US Ribbon Block
Quilt, below
Amerihearts at Home
A nation's pride...'stained glass look quilt block pattern'
US "We Support" Ribbon wall hanging
Americana Flag
Patriotic Block Patterns:
| "A Dandy"...You will need six of these blocks! |
| "Log Cabin" ... You will need two of these blocks! |
| " Pieced Star" ... You will need two of these blocks! |
| "Starflower"... You will need eight of these blocks! |
Moda Marbles Stars Tablerunner™
Nantucket Knots Free Table Warmer Quilt Pattern Free Patriotic Quilt Pattern Here
Four Flags Quilt Block from Better Homes and Gardens Free Patriotic Quilt Pattern Here
July Flag from Quiltmaker.com : Free Patriotic Quilt Pattern Here
Rainbow Stars from Better Homes & Gardens: Free Patriotic Quilt Pattern Here
Stars & Stripes from Benartex: Free Patriotic Quilt Pattern Here
Union Star from Quiltmaker.com: Free Patriotic Quilt Pattern Here
Veteran's Pride from Quiltmaker.com: Free Patriotic Quilt Pattern Here
Free pattern, click here.
Susan K. Cleveland prairie points tool flag
Pat Sloan's Patriotics: See all her free patterns!
including these amazing beauties!
Download SWEET LIBERTY HEART Pattern
Liberty Stars made with her Sweet Liberty Fabric line
CLICK HERE to Download the pattern
Sweet Liberty fabric and her free Stars and Stripes pattern:
CLICK HERE to Download the pattern
Patriotic Heartstrings of Memory idea made by Michele Bilyeu "With Heart and Hands":
see:String Quilting:Tutorial and Free Patterns
Patriotic Checkers from Bernina and Sewing.org: Free Patriotic Quilt Pattern Here
Blue or Gold Star Service Banner
PATRIOTIC MINIATURE QUILT
An 1890s reproduction quilt, and a free pattern for you
by Patricia Cummings
Patriotic Miniature Quilt
US"We Support" Ribbon wall hanging
Military Free Printables
And for pure inspiration (but not free patterns) check out:
America's 9-11 Memorial Quilts Web Site
Shown at top:
one of my lap-sized string quilts with a pre-purchased center panel, makes up quickly and easily and is perfect for someone who is usually seated, as in a wheelchair.
With Inspector General, Willow Fern Bilyeu, (my daughter's 9th and always the best, birthday gift.) Now, age 16, she is at the helm, in all ways, in our household.
At her age, she pretty much sits wherever she wants to! Even when I am quilting!!!!
String Quilting
Comfort Quilts
Patriotic Heartstrings
11 comments:
Its a humbling prayer. So very thought provoking, no matter your ancestry or religion.
One of my very best friends and her Hubby are an awsome pair. on their mantel they have a pic of his grandfather ( a German soldier) and her grandfather (an American soldier) both from only two years apart! Kind of cool! Thank you for links for all the great patterns
A wonderful prayer and thanks for all the quilt patterns and links.
Happy happy birthday to your dear hubby!! :) Did you make him a birthday cake and sing to him? ;) Thank you bunches for the prayer...I want to print it out and post it on the fridge or somewhere where all in my house will see it. And thank you for the pattern links. You are such a generous soul. :D (p.s.I would love to have access to you by phone, snail mail, rails, and trails.) LOL
A very thought provoking prayer.
Happy birthday Mr Heart and Hands.
I will echo the others on the prayer. Also, the photo of kitty is just priceless! Thank you for the updated list of patriotic quilts
Thanks for all that hard work. I love the quilt that kitty is working on!! Kitty has good taste.
Thank you for sharing that prayer. It doesn't matter that it's from a Confederate soldier. It's applicable to everyone/anyone. Oh that we could all be possessed of such wisdom.
So glad I came back to catch up on blogs! Look at all the patterns you have listed, doing that is wonderful. For the past year I've been collecting patriotic fabrics for making soldier's quilts. In
2012 I hope to finish several to donate. Maybe I shoud give one to my hubby, he gave 24 hard years to the Army (combat arms).
Thanks for the list!
I love the picture of the cat with this poem. He looks as if he's bowing his head in prayer. Thank you for the patriotic list. I'm trying to compile a New Testament list, and it's tricky, but fun!
Wow - sorry I am so late at commenting and reading. I've been busy writing articles on the website. What a great poem and huge list of quilting patterns. I'll forgive you for the cat picture since this one is so appropriate! Aak Choo!
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