More Free US State Quilt Blocks - 21 thru 30

Time to catch up and collect more US State quilt blocks from the Around the Block - USA Tour.

Today we're covering ten more blocks, 21 thru 30, making it easy to collect several blocks at once. Just joining in? Find the lists of previous blocks thru the links below:

More FREE US State Quilt Blocks - 15 thru 20

More FREE USA Quilt Blocks - 10 thru 14

Keeping Up with the FREE USA Quilt Blocks - 1 thru 9

Now on to blocks 21 thru 30.

Block 21, from A Stitch in Time, is a beautiful cardinal from North Carolina. 

Block 22, from On Williams Street, oozes all the sunshine of Arizona,

Block 23, from Utah Quilt Appraiser, features the beauty of Utah with this beehive block,

Block 24, designed by MMMunchys  for Rhode Island, comes in two versions, the pieced one shown, and wool applique.

Moving on to Block 25, Appliques Quilts and More visits Peurto Rico, with a fun frog and pretty flower, 

and another pretty flower in Block 26 from The Quilting Room with Mel and the Kansas sunflower block.

Just a few more to go! Block 27, designed by Slice of Pi Quilts, features Nevada,

and Block 28, by Appliques, Quilts, and More, visits both Washington, DC, and the US Virgin Islands. 

With Block 29, we'll head up to Vermont with Seams Like a Dream, 

finally ending back in Iowa, Block 30, with Lizard Creek Quilting. 

  

Wow! That was quite the road trip, zig-zagging back and forth across the United States. I'll have another update in a few more weeks, plus be on the lookout for my block, Maine, #35. Until then, have fun collecting blocks 1-30!

My Favorite Patterns

Four Star Salute

It's my day to share in the fun of the Show Your Stripes blog hop, hosted by Carla of Creatin' In the Sticks. And when I think of stripes, the color scheme of red, white and blue immediately comes to mind. 

Does it also matter that it's one of my favorite color schemes? And that the Fourth of July is at the top of my list for favorite holidays? When someone mentions stripes, anything patriotic just goes hand in hand. So without further ado, I give you a Four Star Salute.

 

How about that name? I owe it all to hubby! Without me even asking for help as I often do, he immediately came up with Four Star Salute upon seeing my finish. Thanks hubby, for a great name! I'm thrilled to add this runner to my patriotic collection!

Here's a pic of the full runner, which measures in at approximately 13" x 51", a very nice table size. 

Pair it with a patriotic themed floral display for a lovely way to salute the USA this summer.

What do you think of the quilting in the stars? 

 

It's a motif from Amanda Murphy's book, Free Motion Quilting Idea Book (affiliate link), found on page 87, under Friendship Star. Looks great here, right?

And did I mention how easy the Four Star Salute runner is to put together? With only three fabrics, I had it together in a day, making it perfect for a beginner quilter, or those wanting a quick patriotic project.  

Oh I hope those wide 135 degree binding angles don't scare you off! I put together a short video, Binding Wide Angle Corners, on how to master those - it's easier than you think.

Though the Show Your Stripes hop is on it's last day, I want to keep the fun going, which means that the Four Star Salute table runner pattern will be available at special pricing through March 7. Grab your copy now to have the runner completed in time to give a four star salute to everyone this Memorial Day and Fourth of July.

Be sure to visit today's list of quilters for more stripes projects and become inspired! 

Thursday, February 25th

Becky’s adventures in quilting and travel 

Patchwork Breeze

Kathy Kwilts and More

Elizabeth Coughlin Designs

Cynthia's Creating Ark

Inflorescence: Starting to Bloom by Choosing Joy

QuiltFabrication 

Stitch and Quilt

Creatin' in the Sticks

Please visit Carol at Creatin' In the Sticks for the full list of participating quilters -thanks again, Carol, for hosting another fabulous hop!

Happy Quilting!

 

My Favorite Patterns

Midweek Makers 268

Welcome to another week of sharing with Midweek Makers! I'm putting the finishing touches on my project for the Show Your Stripes hop, going on now and hosted by Carla of Creatin' In the Sticks.

As you can see, I'm using one of my favorite color schemes - red, white, and blue. The hop started Monday, Feb 22, and finishes up tomorrow, which is when I'll show more. If you're just finding this hop, check out Carla's list of all the fabulous quilters participating - see you tomorrow.

Did you see these creations from last week's Midweek Makers?

From Grace and Peace Quilting, this miniature Linkety Split quilt,

from Terry Aske Art Quilts, her appropriately named Touchy-Feely quilt piece,

and from MMM Quilts, this very creative Wake Up-Makeup mat.

Now it's your turn - what do you have to share?

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