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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.

Two designers are collaborating for this week. Make sure you visit both locations!!! Missouri by Day and by Night. One will be posted to the designers website, Laura Piland at Slice of Pi has her version posted on her website.  Denniele Bohannon is posting her version of the Missouri Block on her Facebook Page - Louanna Mary Quilt Design

Two designers are collaborating for this week. Make sure you visit both locations!!! Missouri by Day and by Night. One will be posted to the designers website, Laura Piland at Slice of Pi has her version posted on her website.  Denniele Bohannon is posting her version of the Missouri Block on her Facebook Page - Louanna Mary Quilt Design

We are starting out November in the Midwest and heading to Nebraska!!! Prairie Point Junction has designed a gorgeous Prairie Star Block.  This block is traditionally pieced and features the Nebraska State Flag colors.  The center square of her sample contains meadowlarks, the Nebraska State Bird. Zoom on by on Internet Virtual Interstate 80 and grab her Prairie Star Block.

Debra at Tuning My Heart Quilts has captured the majesty of the Western Pine Tree to embody the beauty of Oregon. Week 15 and we are visiting the West Coast.

Let's move a little in land from the west coast for Idaho. Idaho is known as the Gem State.  Charisma Horton has designed a gorgeous Gem State block for us to celebrate Idaho.  Stop by here website for the complimentary pattern.

BLOCK 17 is super cute.  We are in the Midwest in North Dakota with Marlene from KISSed Quilts. Stop by her website for this BEE-utiful pattern.

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 24 is a lovely depiction of a Rhode Island's Kenyon Grist Mill. Have you ever had a Johnny Cake?  Well, stop by the Usquepaugh Baking Company for some Johnny Cake talk, a Gristmill Quilt block pattern, and even a wool felt grist mill pattern,  

Block  25 01-17-2021. Carolyn at Appliques Quilts and More has designed a stunning tropical applique block to capture the flora and fauna of Puerto Rico.

BLOCK 26 01-24-2021 The Quilting Room with Mel is bringing us the Kansas Block.  A beautiful sunny sunflower block to brighten our wintery days.  Can't wait to see fields of sunflowers this summer.  Jump into her website store for the free download.

BLOCK 27 01-31-2021. This week Laura Piland from Slice of Pi brings us some fun from Nevada. Click the button to go to her website and get this amazing applique pattern.

BLOCK 28 02-07-2021 is brought to us by Carolyn at Appliques Quilts and More.  SHe has given us not one but TWO!!! stunning blocks.  One for our Nation's capitol, DC. The second for the US territory, The Vigin Islands.  Shoot over to her page and download these lovely blocks.  She has kits available as well.

BLOCK 29 02-14-2021  Ok all you leaf peepers!!! This Vermont block captures all the beauty of the Green Mountain State.  Click the button below to go to and grab this gorgeous block. 

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

Block 36 celebrates New Mexico's blue skies and hot air balloon festival.  What a gorgeous way to pay homage to New Mexico. 04-04-2021

Block 37 brings out the beauty of New England.  Lilacs and birch branches sing of the Granite State. 04-11-2021

BLOCK 38 04-18-2021.  Lady Liberty welcomes us this week to the Big Apple.  Our host, Dragonfly's Quilting Design Studio captures the essence of our state this week.  Hop on over to her website for this amazing applique pattern with optional kits available.

BLOCK 39 is Maryland. 04-25-2021 This amazing foundation paper pieced block by Flying Parrot Quilts perfectly embodies Maryland's state flower, the black-eyed susan.  Click the link below to receive you complimentary Maryland block.

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BLOCK 40 05-01-2021

Small Wonder is the Delaware Block.  The link below will take you to the webstore.  Check out with a zero balance. Stop by our blog for more on Delaware, the First State

BLOCK 41 05-08-2021 The Mountaineer State is this week's block. Carolyn has another wonderfully appliqued block capturing the essence of West Virginia.  Stop by her website for the complimentary block

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.

Block 48 celebrates my history.  My dad's family called Kentucky home.  Bluegrass Crossroads speaks to my quilting heart and celebrates my Grandma Ruth's heritage and love of quilting 

This week we are in wild and wonderful Wyoming.  What does Wyoming have to offer?  Let's explore the wild west of Wyoming together. 

Staying in those high prairie states that embody the spirit of the Western US; we are traveling this week to Montana.  Won't you meet me there?

Aloha!!! This is a lovely applique block by Carolyn BUrgess over at Applique Quilts and More. She also gave us the US Territory of Guam this week.  So we have a double feature!!!! Let's explore the South Pacific and wash that man right out of our hair.

Here is the second block for this week !!! A big bonus from Carolyn!! She has been so generous throughout this tour.  Surf on over to her island paradise this week and grab some South Pacific fun.

The block tour end here!!! In my current home state, Illinois.  Kathryn at Dragonfly's has done a fabulous job with this year long tour!!! Grab you blocks and a copy of our Country Roads pattern and do some patriotic sewing!!!!  Thank you for joining the tour.