4th of July

4th of July 2026 is an updated publication featuring a new color layout for the 2021 update of an old-time favorite pattern first published by Quiltworx in 2005. The new publication is not compatible with the older pattern. This pattern is comprised of five basic block groups designed with our newest Quiltworx Mixer Group called Fireworks. The quilt blocks were designed by Judy and Bradley Niemeyer. The layout and colorway was created by Judel Niemeyer using Quiltster using Timeless Treasures ColorStock collection.

Want to get a head start on your blocks? Because 4th of July shares the same blocks as the Geodes pattern, you can watch Judy Niemeyer in action online — for free! This demonstration features Judy walking you through fabric cutting using templates, paper piecing, and block assembly so you can jump in with confidence before your pattern even arrives. View the Geodes playlist!

There are many ways to expand your Quiltworx designs into larger sizes with compatible border packages by clicking the Buy Now button. If listed, you should purchase the Introduction Booklet for the size quilt you want. Then, you should select expansion borders of your choice. The following information explains ways to expand your quilt.

Queen: To expand this to 87″x108″, purchase 1 pattern, and 1 package of Replacement Papers listed under the Buy Now button.*
King: To expand this to 108″x108″, purchase 1 pattern, 1 package of Replacement Papers, and 1 King Expansion Package listed under the Buy Now button.*
King: To expand to 108″x129″, purchase 1 pattern, 1 package of Replacement Papers, and 2 King Expansion Package listed under the Buy Now button.*

(*) Expanding using Replacement and Expansion Papers: Depending on your project, you may have leftover blocks. See the pattern for information on what to do with your leftovers.

We have notions available to help this quilt come together more easily, including Judy’s Mini Arcs Ruler Set that helps you trim all the curves with confidence, along with glue sticks and pens, rotary cutters, blades, threads, needles, the Purple Thang, and more!

This pattern is available in Quiltster! This means you can color the quilt with your favorite fabric collections in Quiltster before you make it. Quiltster will even provide you with yardage! You can also purchase kits designed by Quiltster Sellers right in the application!

Click on the Project button to access the pattern templates and begin coloring with fabrics uploaded from your stash and/or fabric collections from across the industry! A Quiltster account is required to use the coloring tool. If you do not have a Quiltster account already, you will need to subscribe and log in before these links will work. Subscriptions can be obtained by going to http://www.quiltster.com, click on Subscribe!

If you’d like to purchase a kit from a Quiltster Seller, click the Marketplace button! A subscription is not needed in Quiltster to purchase a kit through the Marketplace.

Click below for a downloadable .PDF of various kitting handouts!

Pattern Size: 66″ x 87″
Price: $84.00
Pattern Includes: Instructions, Cover Sheet, Yardage Information, Foundation Papers