Quilt Nation, in this update I’m checking in on my “Our Flag Stands For Freedom” quilt build and giving you a real-world look at where the project sits right now. I’m not trying to make it fancy—this is the honest progress report: what’s moving along, what still needs attention, and how I keep a big, bold patriotic quilt from turning into a UFO (unfinished object) when life and travel are happening at the same time. By the time you’re watching this, Andrew and I are out sailing the high seas on the Patriot cruise, and I’m also looking ahead to Shipshewana with Stitchin Heaven for the Land Ahoy event (June 8–13, 2025) with Rob Appell. I share how I balance events and commitments while still pushing the quilt forward, because that’s the reality for a lot of us—quilting has to fit into the schedule we’ve got. If you’re following this build, this video keeps you in the loop on the direction I’m taking and what’s coming next as I keep stitching this freedom-themed project together.