Field of Valor – A Patriotic Take on the St. Paddy’s Field Quilt

 

Field of Valor – A Patriotic Take on the St. Paddy’s Field Quilt

This quilt may look familiar… and that’s because Field of Valor is simply a different colorway of my St. Paddy’s Field quilt pattern. Changing fabrics can completely transform the story a quilt tells, and this version speaks to something very close to my heart — patriotism, gratitude, and honoring those who have served our country.

As we celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, I wanted to create something that reflects appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy and the sacrifices made by our veterans. The red, white, and blue palette gives this design a timeless patriotic feel, while the movement of the blocks creates a sense of strength and unity.

This quilt will be donated to Coming Home Incorporated here in Idaho Falls, Idaho to be raffled at their Summer Fundraiser, supporting veterans in our community. It is truly an honor to contribute in a small way to an organization that gives so much to those who have served. Quilts have always been symbols of comfort, care, and connection, and I hope this one wraps someone in warmth and appreciation.

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One Pattern – Endless Possibilities

One of the things I love most about this pattern is how easily it adapts to any theme simply by changing the fabrics.

Imagine this design in:

• cheerful prints for a summer picnic quilt

• warm tones for a cozy fall quilt

• playful orange and black for Halloween

• festive reds and greens for Christmas

• soft pinks and reds for Valentine’s Day

The structure of the blocks creates movement and visual interest no matter the palette, making it a wonderful pattern to revisit again and again. Each version tells a different story.

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Quilting With Purpose

Creating quilts for meaningful causes adds another layer of fulfillment to the process. Knowing that this quilt will help support veterans through Coming Home Incorporated makes every stitch even more special.

As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, it feels especially appropriate to reflect on the courage and dedication of those who have protected our country. This quilt is my way of saying thank you — not only to those who served, but also to the families who stood beside them.

I hope Field of Valor inspires you to think about how fabric choices can transform a pattern and how quilting can be a way to give back to causes close to your heart.

Whether patriotic, seasonal, or scrappy, this design is proof that sometimes all it takes is a change of color to create an entirely new story.

Happy quilting🧵✨

If you would like to make this quilt, look back to our posts on St. Paddy's Field for the Step by Step instructions and videos. This week I will be editing videos of the construction process for this quilt and will post links here as that task is completed. If you have joined us on Sister of The Divide Quilt Alongs on Facebook, you can view the live demonstrations that are posted there. Your comments and questions are always welcomed! 

Block B Assembly - Step 4 St. Paddy's Field QAL

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Step 3: Assemble Block B

Now that your four-patch units are complete, it’s time to combine them to create Block B.

Each Block B uses 4 four-patch units. PDF Instructions

1. Lay Out Your Units

Place the four four-patch units on your design surface in a 2 × 2 grid.

Rotate the units so the dark green squares form a diagonal line running from the upper right to the lower left of the block as shown in the picture above.

Your layout should look like this:

Top Row

• Four-patch with dark green in the upper right

Bottom Row

• Four-patch with dark green in the lower left

Take a moment to double-check the orientation before sewing.

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2. Sew the Rows Click here for Video Tutorial on Block B Assembly

1. Sew the top two units together.

2. Sew the bottom two units together.

Use a ¼" seam allowance.

Press the seams in the rows toward the darker green squares if possible.

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3. Spin the Center Seams

To reduce bulk in the center:

1. On the back of each row, gently loosen the stitching at the seam intersection.

2. Spin the center seam so the seam allowances rotate in a circular direction.

This creates a small four-patch “pinwheel” seam on the back and allows the block to lay flatter.

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4. Join the Rows

1. Place the two rows right sides together.

2. Nest the center seams so the intersections lock together.

3. Sew across the center using a ¼" seam.

Spin the center Seam and Press, Refer to video linked above for visual instructions

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5. Check Your Block 

Your finished Block B should measure the unfinished size 8.5"square and show the diagonal chain of dark green squares across the block.

Be sure to join us on Facebook at Sister of The Divide Quilt Alongs  and Share your progress!

Hang out with us and in Step 5 we will begin to assemble the Quilt Top!

St. Paddy's Field Quilt Along - Step 3

 

St. Paddy’s Field Quilt Along Block B Components

 

Four-Patch Units PDF Link

For this step you will make:

• 64 Dark Four-Patch Units
• 64 Light Four-Patch Units

Each unit will measure 4½" x 4½" unfinished.

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Before You Begin

• Use a ¼" seam allowance for all piecing.
• WOF = Width of Fabric.
• Press carefully to keep units accurate.
• For best results, chain piece your units whenever possible.

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Cutting

All strips are cut 2½" x WOF (Width of Fabric).

Dark Four-Patch Units

Cut:

• 4 Dark Green strips
• 4 Background strips

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Light Four-Patch Units

Cut:

• 2 Medium Green strips
• 6 Background strips

These will be used to create two different strip sets.

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Dark Four-Patch Units

Make the Strip Set

1. Sew one dark green strip to one background strip, right sides together, using a ¼" seam allowance.
2. Press the seam toward the dark fabric.

Subcut

3. Cut the strip set into 2½" segments.

Assemble Units

4. Pair two segments together to form the four-patch unit.
5. Sew using a ¼" seam allowance.
6. Spin your seams when you press. See the detailed video on spinning seams. Video Link

Repeat to make 64 Dark Four-Patch Units.

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Light Four-Patch Units

The light four-patch units are made using two strip sets.

Strip Set A

1. Sew one medium green strip to one background strip, right sides together.
2. Press the seam toward the medium fabric.

Strip Set B

1. Sew one background strip to one background strip, right sides together.
2. Press the seam to one side.

Subcut

3. Cut both strip sets into 2½" segments.

Assemble Units

4. Pair one segment from Strip Set A with one segment from Strip Set B.
5. Sew using a ¼" seam allowance.
6. Spin your seams when you press. See the detailed video on spinning seams.

Repeat to make 64 Light Four-Patch Units.

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Quilter’s Tip

Chain piecing your four-patch units will make this step go quickly and keep your pieces organized.

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Progress Check

At this stage you should have:

• 64 Dark Four-Patch Units
• 64 Light Four-Patch Units

Each unit should measure 4½" x 4½" unfinished.

Tomorrow we will put the four patch blocks together to finish creating Block B

Come Quilt Along - St. Paddy's Field

Let's Skip though St. Paddy's Field together! In this quilt along we will be making the quilt shown in the picture above. Beginner Friendly! Honest!

This year's Kona Cotton Color for 2026 is called Wander. It is a calm, confident Green that invites curiosity and open ended possibility! You do not have to make this quilt in Green. I will be making two colorways as we move through this quilt. It lends itself to scrappy (which I love). Fabric requirements will be listed here today to give you time to gather your bits and bobs.

The quilt will finish at 64.5" x 64.5". You can elect to make a table runner, a baby quilt, a larger quilt by simply increasing or decreasing the number of blocks you make. Your choice! This quilt is very suitable for a beginner quilter and will also provide a base for a more advanced quilter who may wish to experiment a bit.

Okay! Let's get down to business here. You will need the following fabrics:

For a scrappy look you will need:

11 Fat Quarters of low volume for your backgrounds

9 Fat Quarters of your main color (the dark green in the photo)

3 Fat Quarters of your secondary color (the light green in the photo)

You can also use your scraps in any combination that will equal those quantities listed above.

If you are using Yardage, you will need:

3 3/4 yards of your background fabric

3 yards of your main color

3/8 yard of your secondary color

1/2 yard of binding color

So Gather your fabrics, mark your calendars, we will meet here again on February 19th for cutting  instructions. 

This quilt will be chain pieced and will go quickly. We should have fun!

Sunday, February 15, I will post up some fat quarter bundles in our Etsy Shop if you are needing a selection. They will be $2.00/fat quarter in a bundle of 5 for $10.00 and as always, if you order $30. or more your shipping will be free! 

Contact me at SisterofTheDivide@gmail.com if you have questions.