All American Quilt-Along September 14 2021 26 Comments

2nd Annual All American Quilt Along (QAL)

A Quilt Along to Honor Veterans Across the U.S.A.

Hosted by Red Thread Studio
Free Quilt Pattern: Stripes/Waves of Liberty by Lisa Sutherland
Guest Quilters Andrew Lee (the Combat Quilter) and Maureen McNally
will be honoring Veterans by donating their quilt to their local Quilt of Valor for awarding.
Two Prizes (see below for more details on how to win!)

Prize #1 a copy of the book Quilts Of Valor A 50 State Salute by the Quilts of Valor Foundation and contributing authors with a foreword by Marianne Fons.
Prize #2 - the Grand Prize - a $100 gift card for Red Thread Studio

The fun kicks off October 4th, 2021 and will last for 5 weeks. You'll get a weekly e-mail on Mondays, which will include the prompt for that week along with relevant tips and tricks.

Schedule

Week 1: Pulling and cut our fabric
Week 2: Sew half square triangles squares (there are 56)
Week 3: Sew stripes together
Week 4: Sew flying geese units (there are 16) and assemble stars
Week 5: Add borders and assemble your quilt top

If you're interested in a fabric pack, we have a few in our shop => FABRIC PACK

Last, but not least, make sure you have the free pattern! When you sign up to join the All American QAL, you will receive a link for an instant download for the pattern.

Prizes!

Important Dates:

October 4th: Last day to post I'm In graphic (shown below) for Prize #1
October 5th: Winner announced for Prize #1 (a copy of the book Quilts Of Valor A 50 State Salute by the Quilts of Valor Foundation and contributing authors with a foreword by Marianne Fons)
November 10th: Last day to post a photo of your completed top or quilt for the Grand Prize
November 11th is Veterans Day: Winner announced for the Grand Prize (a $100 Red Thread Studio eGift Card)

Prize #1

After you sign up for the QAL, share the image below to your social media account. Tag @redthreadstudioonline and use the hashtag #AllAmericanQAL and you'll be entered to win.

You have until the start of the Quilt Along (October 4th) to enter. The winner will be chosen at random on October 5th. Giveaway is open worldwide!

Right click to download image.

All American QAL - Let's Do This

Grand Prize

If you finish your quilt top, post a photo of your finished quilt top by 11:59 pm November 10, 2021 in your time zone on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #AllAmericanQAL for a chance to win a $100 Red Thread Studio eGift Card. (Your quilt top can be quilted, but it’s not a requirement for prize eligibility.)

Let's get quilting!

Tell us in the comments below if you've ever made a quilt for a veteran.

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Glenda on September 30 2021 at 06:51AM

Andrew Lee’s story has inspired me to start making quilts of valor and donate them to veterans in my area. Looking forward to this fun project.

Merrilee Nowlin on September 30 2021 at 06:51AM

I have made several Quilt of Valor quilts over the years. They always make me feel good that I can honor a veteran.

Nan on September 30 2021 at 06:51AM

My dad was a US Marine who fought in the Korean battle at the Chosin Reservoir. I’m making this quilt for a veteran thinking of him.
Thanks for the chance to do this!!
Nan

Stephanie on September 30 2021 at 11:31AM

Sounds like fun!

Maureen on September 30 2021 at 06:51AM

Looking forward to making two quilts this year!

Carol Kettlewell on September 30 2021 at 06:51AM

I am a member of the QOV group as part of our local guild and we meet on the last Saturday of the month when we are not in a lockdown. Our leader cuts out kits and we take one and sew until we are too tired to sew another stitch. Over the years we have made lots and lots of quilts and have presented many also.

Carol on September 30 2021 at 11:31AM

I I have not made a QOV for myself but I have participated in several that a group I belong to have made and presented to veterans I’ll look forward to doing one on my own

Debbie Thompson on September 30 2021 at 06:52AM

My local VFW Auxiliary is starting a monthly Sew and Share. I created a poppy block to get us started, but this looks like a fun project to share.

Sue mccann on September 17 2021 at 06:43AM

For those known and unknown who have served I offer this thank you.

Liz Teaff on September 17 2021 at 06:43AM

I’m excited to join along on this journey. Thank you!

Linda Engelbrecht on September 17 2021 at 06:43AM

Quilts of red, white and blue are so beautiful! I made one for my son-in-law who is an Air Force veteran.

Donna on September 17 2021 at 06:43AM

Up to 70 QOV/s as of last week. Will be glad to add this one to be awarded. Thank you for this one.

Shelley Ramsey on September 17 2021 at 06:45AM

I’m in! Looking forward to joining in on this quilt along & have several Veterans that I would love to honor with a quilt.

Debra on September 17 2021 at 06:45AM

Joining in again this year to honor all veterans, wspecially my dad. I will be donating my Quilt to the Longmont Quilt Guilds, Bee Sew Brave group. we are making quilts for a Tiny home community for homless veteran, in Longmont, Colorado.

Patricia Moncur on September 28 2020 at 08:21AM

I am a Gulf War Veteran who admires the Quilts of Valor that I have seen.. I am anxious to make my first quilt for one of my Army veterans..

Phyllis carlton on September 23 2020 at 11:30AM

#allamericanQAL have my fabric cut out and ready to go

Leslie on September 15 2020 at 07:06AM

I’m in and I’ve picked my fabric. I had to order my background and it’s supposed to be delivered tomorrow. I’d show what I’ve picked but I have been unable to find where we can post about fabrics, etc.

Elizabeth Corwin on September 11 2020 at 09:15AM

My quilt guild, the Casual Quilters of Brighton, Michigan has a very active QOV program. I’ve made at least 5 tops myself and bound many too after the longarmer completed quilting. We have volunteer days where we cut and assemble kits, and everyone is welcome to take one and complete it. We raise money for backings and batting’s at our annual tag sale. Everyone pitches in. I know we’ve made over 1000 quilts. It’s a great cause!

lynda on September 11 2020 at 09:15AM

I have never made a quilt for a veteran. But as a veteran I have received one while in the VA hospital in San Antonio, TX. It made me feel special and cherished. I would like to return the favor.

Linda Kau on September 11 2020 at 09:14AM

I’m Alaska State Coordinator for Quilts of Valor® Foundation. Nearly all of my quilts go to deserving service members or veterans. Love Lisa Sutherland’s patterns, too!

Carol m M Lamon on September 08 2020 at 07:13PM

I have made quilts in our club for veterans but not on my own. I have a special vet in mind. My grandson, who served in the US Marines

Paula Madison on September 08 2020 at 04:44PM

I’m going to step out of the box with the piecing!

Donna on September 08 2020 at 04:44PM

I have signed up in honor of my nephew who should be finishing has first oversea deployment as we, or some one, are finishing the quilt. Happy Creating.

Kim J LeMere on September 06 2020 at 08:55AM

I made two for our children who served in the Marine Corps and also 4 that were donated to Quilt of Valor. I also donated a finished top to Andrew Lee who finished it and honored a service personal for his service. This quilt will be made and given to my nephew who is serving today in the Army (18 years).

Coreen Burnett on September 06 2020 at 08:55AM

I have made a quilt for a veteran.

Leslie on September 06 2020 at 08:55AM

Not sure yet if this will fit with my other projects but if I do make it will be in honor of my deceased Army veteran husband who passed from agent orange complications in 2013.