Miss Americana Flag Quilt (the Blue One)
She’s beauty and she’s grace… and she’s the newest patriotic quilt added to the Lella Boutique stash. Introducing the blue-background version of the “Miss Americana” flag quilt. This quilt features my upcoming Old Glory fabric collection designed for Moda Fabrics (arriving February 2024). “Miss Americana” is a simple-modern take on an American flag quilt and is made with fat quarters or a Honeybun/fat quarter combo.
Pattern Tidbits
“Miss Americana” is perfect for any quilter skill level with no tricky piecing – we’re mostly stitching skinny rectangle sets together. In fact, the most challenging part will probably be pressing the seams since the rectangles are so skinny (1-1/4″). I like using a seam roller to help press the seams flat to one side before using an iron.
Kits
Here’s a full look at the “Miss Americana” flag quilt top layout. If you’d like to check out the other background options, visit the “Miss Americana” quilt page here. I know you’re going to love making these flag blocks! Which reminds me – if you think you’d like a kit, let your favorite local or online shop know now so they can get the supplies ordered for its February arrival date. Some will even let you make a reservation! (Shops can access the materials list info through their Moda sales rep.)
Something that makes this quilt extra special is its background print – a blue/white skinny stripe from the Old Glory fabric collection (SKU #5202 11 “Urban Stripes” in Sky). It reads overall as a lighter blue but adds something extra special to the overall design. And of course, the Miss Americana pattern instructions are written to accommodate this unidirectional print so you don’t have to figure that part out.
Quilt Details
- Pattern: “Miss Americana” flag quilt by Lella Boutique
- Fabric: Old Glory by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics (Feb 2024)
- Finished Block: 6-3/4″ x 10-1/2″
- Finished Quilt: 65″ x 72-1/2″
- Skill Level: Confident Beginner
- Quilted by: Marion Bott
- Pantograph: “Baptist Fan” (Clam)
If you ask me, the real star is the super dense quilting that Marion is so famous for. She used bamboo blend of batting – which happens to be my all-time favorite. It’s light and soft and drapes beautifully. Perfect for those 4th of July summer quilts!
What do you think of this blue flag quilt? Let me know in the comments below.
16 Comments
Linda Gormley
July 18, 2023 at 4:39 amHi, wow!! This is beautiful, love the white background and the blue!! Decisions,decisions! I’m looking for the fabric now I’ll get on a list !! Thanks for such a beautiful pattern. Linda
Nancy Hambright
July 18, 2023 at 5:17 amIt is absolutely stunning. I must make it. I love the way the flags float into the background and love the choice of a light blue. Beautiful. And yes, the quilting is outstanding too. I will be making this one, “The Blue One”!
PAM TAYLOR
July 18, 2023 at 6:18 amAGREE, Nancy. It seems somehow unique and fresh! It is on my “want to do” list now also.
Sheri Coursey
July 18, 2023 at 10:27 pmBeautiful BEAUTIFUL!!!
Sandi Silvestri
July 18, 2023 at 6:09 amI really love this pattern. The blue background is my favorite, and I like the thin stripe fabric. I appreciate that the pattern is written taking into account the directional nature of the fabric. The name of this collection, Old Glory, is perfect. I love the softer blues and the flowers. Thank you, Vanessa, for such a beautiful patriotic collection.
Sandra Usher
July 19, 2023 at 5:21 amHi Sandi. I think i was in a guild with you. Music City Guild in Irvine. If it’s you, this is Sandra Usher, now living in Nashville.
And it was nice to see your name. It brought to mind all the Baltimore Album quilts and your interest in them. Also, Not surprised you loving this quilt given your love of history. God Bless you and your future projects.
PAM TAYLOR
July 18, 2023 at 6:17 amI have always wanted to do a patriotic theme quilt but thought they were often “cheesy” looking. BUT THIS ONE is awesomely scrappy and sweet! It is now on my list. Can’t wait to dig thru my bits and pieces of reds/whites/blues!!
Maria Zook
July 18, 2023 at 6:40 amI am in love with this fabric line . This version of a flag quilt is so fresh and appealing. I love the blue background.
Peggy Bunch
July 18, 2023 at 6:43 amI love the simplicity, the quilting reallys pops out
Libby
July 18, 2023 at 8:32 amThis is a beautiful quilt….. Just beautiful is all I can say. I have seen several flag quilts in the past; but this one by far
is breathtaking. Love, Love…………….
Charlotte Brown
July 18, 2023 at 8:34 amI just can’t get over how beautiful this quilt is. The quilting and the fabric are made for each other
Patricia G Renner
July 18, 2023 at 8:37 amIt is beautiful! I love the subtle patriotic flair–the softer appearance.
mary
July 18, 2023 at 12:04 pmBeing new to your virtual store and learning to purchase on line what are the steps to ordering this quilt?
Terry McIlvaine
July 18, 2023 at 2:16 pmLove it!! Just beautiful and your colors are perfect.
Vicki
July 18, 2023 at 3:56 pmI love this! I think if I start soon, it will be ready for the 4th (2025)…This would be an
amazing wall hanging with a smaller version of pillows on my sofa
Karan Toland
July 20, 2023 at 9:56 amLOVE IT! I’ve been looking for a Patriotic Quilt Pattern and this is THE ONE! Love the light blue background and your Old Glory Fabric line is perfect! Not sure where to purchase the fabric come February, but hopefully I will find it. I’m in Northern California between Oakland and Stockton if you know of any quilt shops that carry your fabric. Thank you for such a beautiful fabric line!