Patchwork Flag

Patchwork Flag
Total Cost – 4.50

I finally was able to finish the Patchwork Flag. Ever since I saw the one from Pottery Barn, I knew I wanted to try and make my own version. Theirs is lovely but at $299, would not even think of purchasing. Here is their patchwork flag, http://www.potterybarn.com/products/planked-patchwork-flag/ It looked simple enough to do and I thought it would be perfect for July 4th. Not sure where I will hang it after the holiday but I will find somewhere.

It wasn’t hard to make, a bit aggravating. After cutting all the scrap pieces into smaller ones, I spent 3 days trying to make the pieces fit onto the plywood. I am not a puzzle person! Once that part was done the rest was easy.

Supplies – I used all scrap wood and left over paint. I did have to purchase a pint of red paint.

Plywood – 24 x 24 – I think it is 3/8”
Scrap Wood – 1x3, 1x4, 1x6 and 1x8
Paint – leftover white and royal blue
Pint of cherry red - $4.50
Antique Silver glaze – craft paint and water

Tools
Table saw
Brad nailer


I had no rhyme or reason to the wood; I just cut a bunch of pieces different sizes and went to town. This could be why I spent 3 days trying to make it work. After I had all the pieces placed, I marked which board would be painted which color. I took a picture, so I would not forget where each piece went. I painted all the boards, and nailed them to the plywood. I cut a few different sizes of a star shape, using a cricut and used the negative image as a stencil. I then applied an antique silver glaze to the entire piece.

Placement of wood and marked for painting

Painted before the stars and gaze finish

Finished