Knitting for the Fourth of July

Needlecrafts From Sarah White, your About Needlecrafts Editor Last week we looked at some projects celebrating Canada; this week it’s the USA’s turn. These projects are great for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day or any other patriotic holiday you might want to craft for. Happy crafting! Sew Your Own American Flag I will admit I’d never thought about sewing an American flag before I saw this tutorial. While it’s great in traditional nylon, wouldn’t it be sweet to make a flag in quilting cotton, too? Search Related Topics:  free patterns  American flag  Sew flags Patriotic Album Quilt And speaking of quilting, this red, white and blue beauty would be great to sew for a patriotic holiday, and it would make a great wall hanging or small picnic blanket to use any time of year. Search Related Topics:   Cozy chains  Baby quilts  Knit a Patriotic Bunting This red, white and blue bunting is great for celebrating any country with those colors (maybe in the World Cup?) and would be a fun addition to a backyard barbecue's decor. Or work in different colors for a birthday or holiday party. Search Related Topics:   Knit a hat  Pomp Scarf  Crocheted Fourth of July Scarf In some parts of the country it still gets cool in the evenings on the Fourth of July, so stitch this up to stay warm before the fireworks start. Search Related Topics:   Mesh scarf pattern  beginner crochet scarf  Related Searches Cross Stitch Fabric Sewing Patterns Embroidery Stitch Embroidery Projects Knitting Patterns Featured Articles Americana Heart Needlepoint Pattern Patriotic Pearl and Crystal Necklace Fourth of July Embroidery Patterns Red, White and Blue Cross Stitch Mini Heart Red, White and Blue Crocheted Pot Holder Red, White and Blue Beaded Necklace   More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com