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Quilters & Crafters
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Lest We Forget Quilt
 Print or download Project Sheet (PDF)
by Sheila Reinke
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Many things come to mind as we see the great Red, White, and Blue color groups available right now in stores - the 4th of July is right around the corner. For some, it's the patriotic thought of our brave men and women serving both here in the US and overseas. We can't help but be humbled by the sacrifice others have given for our freedom as a nation.
This quilt can be proudly displayed in your home, or given as a gift to one who has a loved one who is or has served in the past.
Skill Level: Novice 
Time to Complete:
Tools Needed:
Materials Needed:
(beyond standard sewing supplies)
4 1/4 yards Navy fabric
2 1/4 yards Tan fabric
2 yards Red fabric
Batting
Backing
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Star Blocks Cutting Directions:
20 squares - Navy fabric 6 1/2" (1 per star block)
80 rectangles - Tan fabric 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" (4 per star block)
160 squares - Navy fabric 3 1/2" (8 per star block)
80 squares - Tan 3 1/2" (4 per star block, 12 for quilt cornerstones) Star Blocks Construction:
NOTE: seam allowance 1/4" unless otherwise noted (see graphics at right)
On each end of the tan rectangles, place two of the 3 1/2" blue squares.
Sew from outside corners horizontally to inside corners.
Trim extra fabric 1/4" from stitching line.
Complete a total of 4 times to make a block.
Create a total of 20 blocks for the quilt. Sashing & Borders:
Red fabric - 12 1/2" x 3 1/2" rectangles (interior sashing)
Tan fabric - 3 1/2" squares (cornerstones)
Red fabric - 8 strips WOF x 3 1/2" wide (1st border)
Navy fabric - 8 strips WOF x 6 1/2" wide (2nd border)
Navy fabric - 8 strips WOF x 2 1/2" wide (binding) Note: image of quilt which follows is not an actual photo of quilt - it is a constructed graphic, your completed version may vary.
Graphics presented in pattern PDF are NOT to scale.
Pattern designed by Sheila Reinke
Pattern can be reproduced for personal (not for sale) use.
For more patterns by Sheila, see her blog at: http://sheilareinke.wordpress.com/
There are many organizations that honor these brave men and women, one does this by gifts of quilts - check out the "Quilts of Valor" website if you are interested in learning more - http://www.qovf.org/
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