When I think of Iowa, I think of three things: Radar O’Reilly, American Pickers and agriculture… Corny, Cornball and CORN! So our modern Iowa block mixes little bit of the Iowa flag and a modern, minimalist interpretation of an Iowa cornfield.
Category: 2015 States Of Modern Block Of The Week
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The States Of Modern Quilt Block Of The Week: Indiana 14
I don’t know much about Indiana… If you have ever lived there or visited, leave a comment below and tell me about our 19th State! Thanks!
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States Of Modern 13 – Illinois
As I was researching Illinois, I fell in love with the eagle on their flag! His is regal and tough and absolutely beautiful. The banner he has in his beak on the flag says: State Sovereignty – National Union, the very crux of our governmental system. I had to include him in this series, but there is a slight problem….
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States Of Modern Block Of The Week: Idaho
Idaho is more than potatoes. It is wide open spaces and lots of history, beautiful vistas and gorgeous rivers. 60% of Idaho land is held by the National Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management and contains some of the largest unspoiled areas in the lower 48 states.
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States Of Modern Quilt Block Of The Week: Hawaii
Hawaii… Beautiful Hawaii! I visited there many years ago, but the memory remains with me. Beautiful beaches, lovely landscapes and revitalizing relaxation! Such a gorgeous place! And Hawaii has a rich quilting history!
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The States Of Modern Quilt Block Of The Week: Georgia
Many years ago, near the end of WWII, my folks spent their honeymoon in Georgia. Throughout their marriage, they spoke glowingly of their time there. I’ve always wanted to visit there and one day I shall. In the meantime, I present my States of Modern Georgia block. (more…)
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The States Of Modern Block Of The Week 8: Delaware
Delaware, one of the original 13 colonies and our first state! It is 1,954 square miles and is our second smallest state after Rhode Island. Delaware is a low lying state with its highest point, Ebright Azimuth, just 450 feet above sea level! (more…)
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States Of Modern Block Of The Week 7: Connecticut
Is it possible that we’re already on the seventh week of the year? My, time does fly. This week we’re going to talk about Connecticut. One of the original colonies, it was the fifth state admitted to the union. (more…)
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States Of Modern Block Of The Week 6 Colorado
This is so much FUN! Designing a block for each state is a blast and keeping it modern makes it both more challenging and a bit easier if that is actually possible! This week we visit glorious Colorado…
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2015 States Of Modern Block Of The Week 5: California
Here in my home state of California, we have an abundance of natural wonders. Mountains, lakes, streams, beautiful sky, desert, shoreline, ocean. But the thing that people think about when they think about California all over the world is the man-made golden gate bridge.