The first project that I want to get done is an American Flag Afghan that I am making to give to a former co-worker.  She has a son in the marines and wanted to give this to him.  She offered to pay me but I wouldn't let her as I really appreciate his service to our country.  This is a pattern from Leisure Arts called All American Afghan.  I am using Red Heart Super Saver yarn in the colors Cherry Red, Soft Navy, and Soft White.  I think I am going to add a single crochet border in a gold color.  I only have 8 more rows to finish the stripes and I have all of the hexagon star pieces done.  I have to attach the hexagons together to make the star field rectangle that will then be attached to the stripes.  I really hope to have it finished in a couple of weeks.