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Book Review – Americana Quilts

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If you love quilting projects that feel both timeless and patriotic, Americana Quilts: 11 Designs to Celebrate Red, White & Blue is a beautiful collection worth exploring. This quilting book focuses on classic American-inspired color palettes and quilt styles that celebrate heritage, tradition, and community.

From bold star quilts to charming patchwork layouts, the patterns in this book are perfect for quilters who enjoy traditional quilt design with a patriotic twist. Whether you’re sewing for Independence Day, Veterans Day, Quilts of Valor projects, or simply love the red, white, and blue aesthetic, this book offers projects that feel meaningful and decorative.

What This Quilting Book Is About

Published by Annie’s Quilting, Americana Quilts features 11 quilt patterns inspired by American heritage colors and motifs. The designs combine classic quilt blocks with fresh layouts that work beautifully in patriotic fabrics.

Inside the book you’ll find:

  • 11 full quilt patterns 
  • Classic star and patchwork designs 
  • Traditional Americana color palettes 
  • Clear cutting instructions and diagrams 
  • Step-by-step piecing guidance 

The book blends traditional quilting techniques with approachable construction, making it suitable for a wide range of quilters.

Quilting Pattern ; 4th of July Patriotic Flag Quilt

How to Make a Flag Rag Quilt
 

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Free GO! Diamonds in the Rough Wall Hanging Pattern

The GO! Diamonds in the Rough Wall Hanging Pattern shows just how dramatically clever colour placement can transform a traditional quilt block.

Designed by Lissa LaGreca of Lovingly Lissa, this 30-inch square wall hanging uses the GO! Double Star 10-inch Finished Die. Although the entire project is cut using one Block on Board die, the finished layout creates a sparkling diamond design that looks wonderfully intricate.

I love the potential for experimenting with colour. Choose rich jewel tones for a gemstone effect, bright modern fabrics for something bold or soft neutrals for a more understated wall hanging.

The pattern is currently available as a free download for AccuQuilt members. You will need a free account and the GO! Double Star 10-inch Finished Die to make it.

This is a lovely smaller project for trying the Double Star die without committing to a full quilt. At 30 x 30 inches, it is large enough to make an impact but still manageable to piece, quilt and display.