Due to its civil-rights history, Wyoming’s state nickname is “The Equality State”, and the official state motto is “Equal Rights”. On December 10, 1869, territorial Governor John Allen Campbell gave the right to vote to women, making Wyoming the first territory (and then U.S. state) to grant suffrage to women. In addition, Wyoming was also a pioneer in welcoming women into politics. Women first served on juries in Wyoming (Laramie in 1870); Wyoming had the first female court bailiff (Mary Atkinson, Laramie, in 1870); and the first female justice of the peace in the country (Esther Hobart Morris, South Pass City, in 1870). Also, in 1924, Wyoming became the first state to elect a female governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross, who took office in January 1925. Now that’s some HIStory!
Category: Quilt Block OF The Month
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The States Of Modern: Utah, The Beehive State
The name “Utah” is derived from the name of the Ute tribe. It means “people of the mountains” in the Ute language.In 1847 Brigham Young led a group of people to the Salt Lake Valley to reestablish in Utah the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, also know as The Mormons. -
States Of Modern: Maine
Maine, The Pine Tree State, is our northernmost state on the Atlantic seaboard. With the motto, “Dirigo” which means “I Lead” it isn’t surprisiong that the North Star is included on the Maine State seal and its flag.
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States Of Modern: Kansas
Recently, my sister and brother-in-law moved to Kansas and are building a house near their daughter so I am planning on visiting soon. I’ve been puzzling over how to represent the state til I learned the geographic center of the contiguous United States is located about 2.6 miles northwest of the center of Lebanon, Kansas, just about 12 miles south of the Kansas-Nebraska border. So I have designed our Kansas block with a shining gold square (representing Kansas) in the center of our block to signify the center of the country.
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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 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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Do You See…? Christmas Quilt… The Border!
Oh My STARS! This is my last Do You See…? Instructional/Pattern Post! Christmas is just a week away so it would take a Christmas Miracle to have this quilt quilted, bound and labeled for this year, but that was never my intention. Christmas will come again next year! So relax and enjoy finishing this quilt for 2015!
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Do You See…? Block Of The Week 48 JOY Banner
This Series has brought me much JOY! Christmas all year long! And though this is our “LAST BLOCK” I do have a cool bonus or two you need to watch for as well. And I will be posting setting instructions too!
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