LOVE that you clipped the picture in the "N" and the large title. I really like the button and flair you used to hold down the string, and the stitching along the edge is a nice detail.
Oh, wow!! This is gorgeous! The first thing that caught my eye was the stitching around the border, love it! The photos are so iconic and you have used them amazingly well. I love the eagle charm hanging from the string and the title work is just awesome!
I really like the patriot colors page. The pairing of the photo and element of Lady Liberty is wonderful. The large size title is great- made even more so by the extra large photo filled N. The messy stitching border is fun. I really love the idea of the long curly string going across the page and anchored only with a button and flair. Creative use instead of having tucked into a cluster or connecting two separate clsuters. Must remember that trick!
The picture that you've got of lady liberty is awesome. However, my favorite part of your layout is the way that you did the picture of the skyline within your N.