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The US Block Tour starts in Massachusetts. Head over to Dragonflyquiltshop.com for the first pattern.

Week two of the US Block Tour finds us on a dogsled in Alaska. Head over to Appliquesquiltsandmore,com for pattern #2

Week three of the US Block Tour finds us in an orchard in Washington state. Head over to KISSed quiltsfor pattern #3

Week 4 of the US Block Tour with Quilting Around the Block is going to California.  Carolina Moore at Alwaysexpectmoore,com has designed a beautiful California Poppy for us to stitch.

Week 5 of the tour we jump all the way back to the East Coast and visit the Sunshine state that is the pan handle of Florida.  Off the Wall Quilt chose to depict manatees in her block.  Manatees are an indigenous endangered species in Florida.  Did you know manatees are partly responsible for mermaid legends?

Cowboy, Take me away!!!  Week 6 we find ourselves deep in the heart of Texas.   Sarah Ruiz from Saroy (Sarah Ruiz Quilts) has added a beautiful Bluebonnet block for our Block Tour.  Mosey on down to her website and add Block 6 to your US Block Tour.

"OOOOOKlahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain.  And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet, when the wind comes right behind the rain."  My friend, Ashli, at Quilts 2 End ALZ has designed a stunning block that makes my Cherokee heart sing.  Indian Blanket embodies all that is Oklahoma.  This block is as Oklahomian as Braum's Ice Cream.  Stop by her site for a wonderful update on a traditional pattern and read her inspiring blog post.

OOOO, Ya, Sure, You betcha!!  Today we are visiting Minnesooota.  Minnesota is a second home to me. We had two of our children there and raised our family.  Minnesota will always feel like home.  Quilt Doodle Designs captures the Northwoods of the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, along with the silhouette of this state.  Holy buckets, is the one cute.  Uff da! 

"Ah one, and ah two..." Cheeseheads Unite!!! This week's block celebrates your homeland.  I have many friends from Wisconsin, America's Dairyland.  It is a beautiful state to visit and I am sure an even more wonderful place to call home.  Phoebe Moon at Scrapdash has given us a lovely depiction of WIsconsin's Dairyland prominence.  In the words of Lawrence Welk, "It's wunnerful, just wunnerful!!!"

The day has arrived!!!  Today is my home block y'all!!  Virginia is the Mother of Presidents, the Old Dominion, and I call her home.  Hop over to my blog to read about my beloved home state..  Then, jump over to my web store to download my free pattern.  Thank you for stopping by.

This week we are raveling south to my husband's childhood home.  Georgia!!! Go Dawgs!!! Visit Tamarinis and download this beautiful applique dogwood.

Jen Frost introduces us to the beauty and originality that is Pennsylvania in the autumn with Fall in the Poconos.  This block is available ONLY AS A TUTORIAL on her blog.  THERE IS NO DOWNLOAD for this block.  Her instructions are good and the block captures the majesty of God's paintbrush gloriously welcoming winter.

The epitome of the Midwest prairie states.  I have visited and love all that is South Dakota.  It has much to offer. Click the button below to hop over to Traditional Primitives website for this folk art inspired applique block.

Block 19 is a stunning tribute to Michigan.  Kathryn at Dragonfly's Quilt Design Studio has done it again.  What a way to celebrate the OOper YOOper!!

BLOCK 20  is brought to us this week by The Inquiring Quilter.  This block celebrates the automotive history of Indiana by depicting an Auburn and and Indy Car.  This would be great in a quilt for the motorhead in your family but fits perfectly into our 50 state tour.  Drop by Jennifer's website and ladies Start Your Engines!!!

BLOCK 21  is my second home.  so we are "heading down South to the land of the pines, thumbing our way into North Caroline"  Lynn at A Stitch in Time has honored Carolina's State bird with this adorable Cardinal block. Bounce over to her website with the button below to gather your block and read her blog.

BLOCK 22. Kimie and Missy over at On Williams St  has created a gorgeous and fun block in the shape of the ACTUAL state using Foundation Paper Piecing.  It is amazing Y'all.  This is so cute.  Go see what else they have to offer.

BLOCK 23 is brought to you by Textile Time Travels.  A lovely beehive block for the Beehive State

Block 30 02-21-2021.  The Hawkeye State is almost home for me.  We live on the banks of the Mississippi River looking directly into Iowa from our house.  There is so much wonderful adventure to the state of Iowa.

Block  31 02-28-2021.  Our host this week is Dragonfly's Quilt Design Studio with this gorgeous representation of the Mile High State.

BLOCK 32 03-07-2021, Today we are in the Midwest in the Buckeye State. Come and explore with Carolyn over at Appliques, Quilts, and More as she introduces us to Ohio.

BLOCK 33 03-14-2021. We are in New England this week. Connecticut is a wonderful state to explore.  Let's journey together.

BLOCK 34 03-21-2021. Today we are goin' down the shore!!! Come and check out this Jersey Block

BLOCK 35 03-28-2021. We have another wonderful block.  The Maine block shows us an evergreen that's too cute not to stitch.  Hop over to QuiltFabrication for your complimentary Maine Pine

WEEK 42 05-15-2021. This week we are in South Carlina.  Stitched in Purple is hosting this week and taking us to the carolinas with this lovely pieced block.  Head to their facebook page for the tutorial

Block  43 05-22-2021.  Kathryn at Dragonfly's Quilting Design Studio brings us a lovely depiction of the state flower and bird for Tennessee.  Fly on over to her website for the complimentary download.  She has kits for this block available.

BLOCK 44 05-30-2021. The Camillia is Alabama's state flower.  Katie Mae Quilts captures this in her lovely state flower depiction this wee, Roll on over to her website for the complimentary block

BLOCK 45 06-06-2021. Traditional Primitives gives us a lovely applique quilt block showing the relationship between generations. Click the button to explore her blog and receive this complimentary block.

BLOCK 46 06-13-2021.  Debbie Wendt brings us to Mardi Gras and Louisiana with this lovely Fleur-de-Lis block.  So, grab a handkerchief or a parasol and join us in "First Line"

BLOCK 47 06-20-2021.  Blue Bear Quilts gives us a lovely gem of a block to celebrate Arkansas.  You will need to sign up for email for this block.  Use the link below and sign up then they will send you a coupon code to download the block for free.