Heartland

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. In some parts of the country, it's also the official start of red, white and blue season. To acknowledge this fact, I finished this cloth this morning.

It goes well with my red, white and blue collection, including the heart coaster shown below.

From now through September, folks will be flying the American flag and hauling out all sorts of patriotic decorations to celebrate a series of summertime national holidays. These include:

• Memorial Day | last Monday in May
• D-Day | June 6
• Flag Day | June 14
• Independence Day | July 4
• Labor Day | first Monday in September

Throughout the country, this weekend will be devoted to many things: Cookouts with family and friends. Community celebrations. Yard work.

Here in the heartland of America, it's also dedicated to honoring those who have fought or died to protect us and the freedoms we enjoy. To those who have served or are serving now, we thank you one and all.


UPDATE
The Sweet Hearts & Soft Spots pattern is now available.

In response to your questions: The photos show two separate cloths, one mitered square and one heart-shaped. Also, other red, white and blue holidays such as Veterans Day (November 11) are scattered  throughout the year, so one day soon, I'll issue a more comprehensive list.