Finally! After a few months of going back and forth on ideas, patterns, and color schemes we finally came up with our barn quilt. The deadline I gave myself was July 4th. It went up yesterday! So excited. We all worked so hard on it. The planning, drawing, and painting. It was a great homeschool project for us to work on as a family.
We decided to go with our very first choice ( I know, all that time and thought and we went with the first choice!) which was to mimic the pattern from a red, white, and blue quilt my mother-in law had made one of my children. I thought it was a good start to having a barn quilt with meaning behind it.
Here is the quilt~....the pattern is called 'The Friendship Star'.
I love this quilt. My camera doesn't do it justice! Once we decided on this pattern we were able to get to work.
I will be posting on the 'how to's' of making a barn quilt in another post. So, follow along so you don't miss it!
Here is a close up view of our barn quilt....
We chose to go with red and white stripes, one for every member in our family (both sides) that has served our country. We have members who have served in the Marine Corps, Navy, Airforce, and Army. There are 24 stripes total.
The red triangles represent me and the kids, with my husband being represented in the center with the Marine Corps eagle, globe, and anchor.
The blue triangles with stars represents the folded flag in memory of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
The star is the Friendship Star and has a physical as well as spiritual application.
Jesus said in John 15:13, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
Jesus gave his life on the cross, paid the ultimate price for our sin, so that we may be free.
I love this quote:
"Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you; Jesus Christ and the American G. I. One died for your soul; the other for your freedom."
Author: Unknown
Hoping you have a wonderful and very blessed 4th of July! Happy Independence Day!
I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou inspired my mom to make one as well. When she chooses a pattern, I will send you a picture.
Heidi, I am so glad your mom decided to make one! I can't wait to see what she chooses! It's so fun to see what and why people choose the pattern they do. Looking forward to it!
DeleteHappy 4th! :)
Beautiful! You know this pattern--though not in the patriotic theme--was one of the first twenty barn quilts in Adams County Ohio. Love the quilt and your barn quilt.
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DeleteThank you though for leaving a comment! I'm so glad you like it!
Very cool!! Even more fun seeing in real life. Thanks for the visit and thank your husband for my families freedom!! Blessings, ***** I'm looking forward to reading your posts! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Nice shed you got there. Good job on that project. Any barn yard projects set for this year? :)
ReplyDeleteI live in Burgaw NC moble home develoment and large acre lots...I have a small shed/garage that I am planning on barn quilt designs on three sides...as people coming and going can see it..I have to paint the garage first...and you have given me ideas on prep work for quilts...I was going to paint directly on walls and smaller sizes like 6x6...wish me luck and the friendship star was my first choice..love your variation!!! xoxo Colleen
ReplyDeleteThank you, Colleen!:) how fun to do three!! Good luck on your designs!
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