Fourth of July

by Linda

A few patriotic crafts and other decorating ideas for Americans.

Glory Latch Hook Kit 20 x 27 Also available: Grosgrain Tri-Stripe Ribbon 3/8 inch wide - in red, white and blue!	Crochet Collection includes directions for this gorgeous afghan.
US Flag Applique 1 7/8 x3 R/W/B can be applied to jackets, bags, just about anything! USA Flag Patch - Small - 2 3/4 by 2 inches USA Flag Patch - Large - 3 1/2 by 2 3/8 inches	Bucilla Mini Stamped Cross Stitch Kit-God Bless America - 7 by 5 inches, includes 14 ct Aida, floss, needle, multilingual instructions.

More Crafts and Decorative Ideas

All links below open in a new window. All have photos except those noted otherwise.

Note 1: Be sure to get the correct type of chart. Knitting charts are designed for stitches that are wider than they are tall, cross stitch charts are designed for square stitches, crochet varies depending on the stitch used, etc.

Note 2: You probably have most of the needed supplies already. If not, the links will take you to an online supplier (or for magazines, you'll be able to subscribe online).

Crochet

American Flag Throw - crocheted with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Sportweight .
Americana Crocheted Stool Covers - cover your bar or kitchen stools, courtesy of Joann.
Crocheted American Flag - on 28 sts, shown in worsted.
Crocheted American Flag Sweater - made with Lion Brand Jamie 3 ply, but Lion Brand Wool-Ease Sportweight should work to the same gauge (tension).
New! - Crocheted Americana Hat
New! - Crocheted Americana Scarf
Fourth of July Bookmark - crocheted with DMC Cebelia Crochet Ctn Sz 10 and DMC Pearl Cotton sz 5 .
Fourth of July Potholder - crocheted with a worsted cotton, such as Sugar'nCream Cotton Yarn .
Grand Ole Flag Placemat - crocheted with Red Heart Super Saver Yarn , courtesy of Fast & Fun Crochet .
Independence Fashion Doll Outfit - for 11 1/2 inch fashion dolls like Barbie(tm), crocheted with size 10 cotton, DMC Traditions Crochet Cotton Size 10 comes in the right colours.
Let Freedom Ring Windchime - crocheted with nylon or acrylic worsted yarn.
Crocheted Memorial Day Hat - done in acrylic yarns.
Miniature Crocheted Flag - made with floss, such as DMC Cotton 6-strand Embroidery Floss .
Jennifer's Patriotic Dog Jacket using worsted weight yarn and G hook, has photo.
Patriotic Crocheted Hat and Scarf - bundle up and show your patriotism at the same time with this red white and blue flag scarf and hat, courtesy of Joann.
Patriotic Wreath crocheted with yarn, size and type was not given.
Stars and Stripes Afghan - self explanatory, has gold coloured trim.

Cross Stitch

Eagle Cross Stitch - broken down into 3 charts, for 10 by 16 inch 15 count fabric using 2 strands at a time, DMC colours ( DMC Cotton 6-strand Embroidery Floss ) given.
Fourth of July Heart - chart for cross stitch, DMC colours given.
God Bless America Cross Stitch Chart at the Vermillion Stitchery, DMC colours.
Patriotic Cross Stitch Charts - such as flag, star, coaster, heart, God Bless America, Made in the USA - charts are in colour but no DMC numbers etc. are given.
Patriotic Cross Stitch Charts from Herrschners, DMC and Anchor colours.
Patriotic Stars and Stripes - GO USA - cross stitch chart, uses one ply of Caron's Watercolours (a 3 ply silky thread, similar in weight to pearl size 5 or six strands of cotton floss).
Stars and Stripes Cross Stitch Chart - DMC, Anchor and Eterna Silk colours given.
Stars n Stripes Needleroll - Cross stitch chart, Olde Willow Stitchery and DMC colours given.
United We Stand - cross stitch chart, with corresponding DMC key chart.

Knitting

American Flag Chullo Hat - knitted with double knitting yarn, hat is 16 inches around.
American Flag Spiral Hat - done up in worsted, at about
Beaded Lace Mini Flag in PDF format, and corresponding chart.
Knitted star shaped Doily - uses about 100 yards worsted.
Eagle Flag Chart - for knitting.
Eagle Flying over the Flag - Suggested chart for knitting a patriotic sweater.
Knitted American Flag - in worsted, on 40 sts, finished size 9 by 7 inches, at about
Knitted American Flag Sweater - in Lion Brand Wool-Ease .
Knitting Charts for dove of peace and bald eagle.
Knitting Chart for the American Flag - 26 by 26 stitches, completed piece will have the correct proportions.
Patriotic Bear Sweater - knitted with worsted, fits bear that's 14 inches from top of head to the tail and 18 inches around the chest, go halfway down the page to find it.
Patriotic Socks - done in fingering yarn, courtesty of Red Bird Knits
Patriotic Tie - in diagonal stripes of red white and blue, knitted with silk. An historical knitting pattern. (no photo)
US Flag Chart - for knitting, done on 72 stitches.

Machine Embroidery

Embroidery Patterns - in HUS format (for Designer I), includes Be Thankful, Bushel of Beauty, Holiday Greens, While Bethlehem Slept, Celebrating the Precious Freedoms That We Have - keep scrolling down...
God Bless America Embroidery File at the Vermillion Stitchery.
Laniesew's Freebie's Page - free embroidery designs in PES format for a 4x4 hoop, to commemorate those lost the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon.
United We Stand Machine Embroidery - see very bottom right hand corner of page, in PES and ART format sas well as HUS, CSD, EXP, PCS, SEW, DST, XXX and JEF.

Machine Knitting

American Flag Throw - for the Bond sweater machine, need 2 beds bolted together (192 stitches).

Quilting and Sewing

Amerihearts at Home Quilt Block - 6 inch square
Flag Block - for the Electric Quilt.
Flag Block - courtesy of Quiltmaker .
Make Your Own American Flag from about com.
Old Glory Window Panel - from Country Sampler Decorating Ideas , fits 40 by 56 inch window, can be adjusted.
Old Glory Mini Quilt Top finished size 19 by 25 in, makes a nice pet snuggle.
Paper Pieced American Flag Quilts- 3 styles include Horizontal, Vertical and Waving Flags. Includes link to Paper Piecing Primer.
Stars and Stripes Forever - tabletopper and pillow, courtesy of Quilt World .
United We Stand Quilted Ribbon - block pattern in two sizes.
US Ribbon Quilt Block Pattern - size 3 by 6 inches.
US Star Flag Quilt Pattern - 15 by 13 inches, pattern is in PDF format.

Other Crafts

Grand Uncle Sam Pin - you'll need a scroll saw and some 1/16 inch Baltic birch plywood...
Patriotic Photo Frame - courtesy of Joann.
Patriotic Pinwheel Napkin Ring - done in plastic canvas.
Stars and Stripes Grapevine Wreath - start with a grapevine wreath , add a few wooden hearts , some raffia...

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