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….
I did not include any brown in our supply list. I am hoping you have a stash of brown fabric or can finagle a fat quarter or swap a scrap with a friend. He is too adorable to miss!
I simplified him a bit, smoothing out some edges and left the lettering off his banner for simplicity. I added the light blue circle to really highlight him (And I will ink in his eyes per the pattern… Just noticed I forgot that detail!) and I am so pleased with the results! I hope you will be too!
Illinois Facts:
Capital: Springfield
Admission to Statehood: December 13, 1818 (21st State)
Flag: The Illinois flag is a simple representation of the Great Seal of Illinois against a white background. In 1969, the General Assembly voted to add the word “ILLINOIS” under the Great Seal of the flag. The State’s name was added to the flag to ensure that people not familiar with the Great Seal of Illinois would still recognize the banner. Flag adopted 1915.
Bird: Cardinal
Flower: Purple Violet
Largest Cities: Chicago, Aurora and Rockford
Here is the States Of Modern 13 – Illinois Block Pattern PDF…
The State Of Modern Illinois Pattern PDF
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Again, here is the States Of Modern 13 – Illinois Block Pattern PDF…
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2 responses to “States Of Modern 13 – Illinois”
Thanks, Lyn! Not a problem with the brown. I am doing my whole quilt from my stash!
Thank you for doing Illinois. I live in Illinois and have been wanting to do something that will represent it.