Flag Day...

You might be asking yourself, and then again you might not, but I'll tell you anyway. I honestly have no recollection of not celebrating June 14th, Flag Day. No it is not Christmas, nor Thanksgiving, not a special someone's birthday or a day to celebrate our independence...but simply the day that in 1916, by proclamation from the President established June 14th as Flag Day to commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. So in some form I celebrate this day in honor of all of those that believe in what it stands for, for those that have defended it and on this day are defending it, and for those that believe with all heart and soul what it stands for. This year was no different. Well maybe a little. I never thought I would ever celebrate it quilting. I mean really, like who knew? Long will it wave.

The back is loaded, getting ready to cut the backing...

The top is pressed and ready to load...

Stitched up the test block to check the tension...

The sandwich is complete and ready to quilt...

Basting down the left side...

Basting down the right...all ready to quilt.

The finished product. Oh did I mention it is a Quilt of Valor? But I'm guessing you knew that already. What else would I be quilting on Flag Day?

I hope you enjoyed Flag Day as much as I did. It may not be a major holiday, it doesn't get you a day off and I don't recall any Flag Day sales of anything. But rest assured it is one that I don't forget. It represents a lot of dedication, sacrifice, patriotism, strength, courage, commitment and freedoms that should not be taken for granted. Semper Fi. Thee Leatherneck Kilted Quilter...

To answer the question about Santa Claus sitting on top of our longarm. Well we own an Innova from ABM International in Texas. And if you own an Innova, everyday is Christmas.

Oh yeah, quilt till you wilt...we do...