You saw this coming… didn’t you? By combining these states into one block, we have a perfect 48 block quilt from our 50 state union. And West Virgina and Virginia combine perfectly.
This block is inspired by both the state flags of West Virginia and Virginia as well as their geographical situation. Lots of fun!
Virginia State Facts
Capitol: Richmond
Admission To Statehood: June 25, 1788 (10th State)
State Bird: cardinal
State Flag: A deep blue field contains the seal of Virginia with the Latin motto “Sic Semper Tyrannis” – “Thus Always to Tyrants”. Adopted in 1776. The two figures are acting out the meaning of the motto. Both are dressed as warriors. The woman, Virtue, represents Virginia. The man holding a scourge and chain shows that he is a tyrant. His fallen crown is nearby.
State Flower: Dogwood
Largest Cities: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake
West Virginia State Facts
Capitol: Charleston
Admission To Statehood: June 20, 1863 (35th State)
State Bird: Cardinal
State Flag: Flag:
A white field is bordered in dark blue. West Virginia’s flag displays a rock containing the date June 20, 1863, the day West Virginia became a state. The two men represent farming and mining. Below them are two rifles with a “Liberty Cap” on top the rifles. A banner ribbon includes the state motto “Mountaineers Are Always Free”. Around the picture are a wreath of rhododendron and the name of the state on a red ribbon.
State Flower: Rhododendron
Largest Cities: Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg
Here is the Virginias States Of Modern Block PDF:
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Here is the Virginias States Of Modern Block PDF:
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