CLUE 3 of the Mystery Quilt is ready to download.
Go to Quilting and Quilts of Valor page. Scroll down to 3. August for Clue 3.
This is a nine-patch block. It was a QOV national Block Drive Block in 2020. Here is a picture of a quilt our Stars and Stripes Group made for this block Drive.
Nine-Patch on point by Carolyn
Clue 1 is ready to Download from the Quilting and Quilts of Valor page. Scroll down to download 1a June and 1b June Clue 1a gives the cutting directions and notes for two sewing methods. If you use the Creative Grids Strippy Stars Tool, directions are included. Clue 1b June is a copy of the QOV sewing method for this star.
What does this block look like? QOV volunteers know this block as one of the 2021 National Blocks. Here is this block in a quilt, set on point, with alternating red and blue centers.
Happy cutting and sewing. Ten blocks are needed for our top. CLUE 2 coming soon.
The Sassy Sewers of the QOV Group Stars and Stripes designed a four clue patriotic quilt. Finished size is 58″ by 70″ Join us on a Summer–June, July, August and September journey into Quilts of Valor Blocks. In this post and on our web site is the Introduction–Fabric needs for this quilt.
Tool for June’s clue: Creative Grids Strippy Stars Tool #CGRDH2.
Fabric: This quilt will be vibrant whether you choose a scrappy or coordinated look. For a scrappy look, use several different fabrics.
For the Top only
| Color | Fat Quarters | Yardage (yards) |
| Red(s) | 6 | 1 ½ |
| Blue(s) | 8 | 2 |
| White(s) and Cream(s) | 12 | 3 |
Borders: Inner 1-2” border, ¼ yard; Outer 2 ½”- 3 ½” border: 2/3 yard
Binding: ½ yard
Backing: 3 yards
Batting: 62” x 74” (For a stationary machine) 67” x 78” (For a long arm)
Batt and Robin 