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Powerscourt, Ireland. 
Flag Quilt

Max loves flags.  For as long as I remember, this has been a favorite item for Max.  When I bought my sewing machine in November 2010, I started sewing to fix Max's pants, so it came as a big surprise to me that in February I would be starting a flag quilt for my boy! The inspiration for this quilt was, of course, Max!  The catalyst was a flag bandanna he received as a party favor at a Fourth of July party long past.

I started by making a red border out of a worn sheet around the bandanna.  I then added another in the red & white star fabric.   I had the red dot and white dot fabrics, but I was stumped!  This is the second quilt I ever started, but third I've finished.  My other projects had been based on step by step tutorials.  I made 4 inch squares of both the red with white dots and the white with red dots.  I kept thinking that the quilt needed something extra.  I tried several different blue and patriotic fabrics, but none looked right. Because Max has anxious to use it, I went ahead and finished with what I had.  I backed it in a bright red flannel and used cotton batting. Max calls this his "Flanket" which I guess is a flag blanket. I tried my first ever applique on this project too...MAX!
I learned it's much easier to start with an end in mind, but I also learned that the journey of making the quilt...to see what it wanted to become...was also ﻿a rewarding experience.  The best is how much Max loves the flanket.  When I saw that Amy's Creative Side was hosting a Spring Blogger's Quilt Festival, I knew I needed to share this one!

Click to see the other entries in the Bloggers Quilt Festival Posted by martilindsey at 10:06 AM
Labels: Bloggers Quilt Festival, flag, Max, Quilt, Sewing

Welcome to My Adventures

Hello and welcome to my adventures.

Please see my new blog at: martisnewadventures.blogspot.com

I hope you'll be entertained and informed! West Antelope Valley, CA
I have a great life! In 2013 we moved from the La Playa neighborhood of Point Loma to our new adventure in the West Antelope Valley. I spend most of my time with my fabulous husband and amazing son, Max! Max is such a little character and keeps us laughing (and on our toes) every day! I have a great passion for growing our own food and green living. I am active with Max's activities and have served on several non-profit boards. In my spare time, I'm enjoying teaching myself how to sew and documenting the process. I have a small business, Marti Lindsey--The Garden Lady where I share my passion for growing starting from the ground up....with children! I hold certifications from University of California as a Master Gardener and a Grow LA Victory Gardener.
