Arkansas is located in the Southern section of the United States.  The state’s geography ranges from the Ozark Mountains to the densely forested Arkansas Timberlands to the Mississippi River and the Arkansas Delta. Known as “the Natural State”, it’s diverse regions offer residents and tourists a variety of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Arkansas
Capital: Little Rock
Admission to Statehood:  June 15, 1836
Flag: A diamond on a red field represents the only place in North America where diamonds had (at the time) been discovered and mined.
Bird: Mockingbird
Flower: Apple Blossom
Largest Cities:  Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville

I thought that Diamond info was very interesting… so our block this week is variation on the Arkansas flag, concentrating on the diamond.   The clean, straight lines and clear colors keep this very modern.

Here is the States Of Modern Arkansas Pattern PDF.

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Kaffe Squall Layer Cake/Scrap/Fat Quarter Quilt Pattern… See how each block design is just one fabric fused and cut into the shape with eight petals or arms or spokes… each block has just one piece of fabric appliqued onto the background.  This method really shows off your beautiful fabrics.  It is way fun!
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Kaffe Squall Pattern PDF on Craftsy

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Recently, I put together 12 ornament patterns into one packet and it’s available for immediate download now on Craftsy!  And best of all, it is Just 99 Cents for a limited time!

2 different Ornaments to make quickly… Selvedge Christmas Tree, Rotund Santa, Burlap Swan, Baby Block, and many more!  Easy and fun to make with the scraps in your sewing room!

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Here is the Phat Fats Quick Fat Quarter Quilt (Just 99 Cents at my Craftsy Store)…

Crazy Patch Purse By Machine 99 Cents!

As you can see, this is Crazy Patch for the machine age.  All stitching is by machine.  It is wondrous to use all those decorative stitches and different threads.  Sometimes I put two threads through the needle (one on a bobbin) just to see what would happen.  The results are fantastic!  The Crazy Patch is done flat then the purse is made from the created piece in a very simple manner.  Dig out your fancy fabrics… or just your favorite cottons!  And have a great time making this purse!

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The Quilt Carrier Tote  Quick AND Easy!

Cute and Easy Tea Towel Hat (Or Make it from a couple of Fat Quarters!)

Really FUN Solana Beach Jelly Roll quilt pattern

Modern City Blocks Quilt (Crisp and Clean!)

Ruffled T-Shirt Knit  Scarf  (A Great Last Minute GIFT!)

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Here again is the instructional PDF for States Of Modern Arkansas Modern Block

Make A Great Quilt!