It’s the last week of making blocks! (I’ll do the assembly next week)
block #48 is Missouri (Not surprised by the block as it’s the MSQ block too-well their star tips are split in half but I couldn’t do that here)
again all the pieces for these blocks are already cut so grab
(1) #6 white on point square (2 5/8″ square)
(4) dark red and (8) dark blue #5 triangles (2 3/8″ triangles)
(4) white #4 triangles (4 1/4″ squares cut diagonally twice)
(4) white #2 squares (2″ squares)
sew 4 flying geese and the center on point square block
and here’s the block all done, remember to press seams OPEN!
Here’s some facts about this “show me” state
Entered Union (rank): Aug. 10, 1821 (24)
The most destructive tornado on record occurred in Annapolis. In 3 hours, it tore through the town on March 18, 1925 leaving a 980-foot wide trail of demolished buildings, uprooted trees, and overturned cars. It left 823 people dead and almost 3,000 injured.
The most powerful earthquake to strike the United States occurred in 1811, centered in New Madrid, Missouri. The quake shook more than one million square miles, and was felt as far as 1,000 miles away.
At the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904, Richard Blechyden, served tea with ice and invented iced tea.
Also, at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904, the ice cream cone was invented. An ice cream vendor ran out of cups and asked a waffle vendor to help by rolling up waffles to hold ice cream.
Missouri ties with Tennessee as the most neighborly state in the union, bordered by 8 states.
The state animal is the Mule
St. Louis; is also called, “The Gateway to the West” and “Home of the Blues”.
The tallest man in documented medical history was Robert Pershing Wadlow from St. Louis. He was 8 feet, 11.1 inches tall
Anheuser-Busch brewery in St. Louis, Missouri is the largest beer producing plant in the nation.
and some fun facts
Where to Dry your Clothes?
Watch where you dry your undies in Columbia, Missouri. Clotheslines are forbidden in the city, but fence posts work just as well.
Is this even Possible?
Learn to smoke a pipe properly before doing so in this state. Inhaling through the ear may be enough to land you in jail.
That is Weird!
Clam chowder is delicious, but it cannot be enjoyed between 11:50 and 12:48 on Sunday.
The next block is Connecticut (My husband is from there)
a nice two colored block!
grab (1) white #6 on point square
(4) white #4 triangles
(4) white and (16) dark blue #5 triangles
sew the on point square block, 4 flying geese and 4 HSTs
then sew the block together like this (looks almost black!)
here’s some facts about CT
Connecticut was the fifth state to join the union with official statehood taking place in January of 1788. The state bird is the robin
Hartford has remained the capital city of Connecticut since 1875.
The first telephone book ever issued contained only fifty names. The New Haven District Telephone Company published it in New Haven in February 1878.
On January 28, 1878, 21 venturous citizens of New Haven became the world’s first subscribers to telephone exchange service. (They must be 21 of the 50 in the phonebook!)
In Hartford, you may not, under any circumstances, cross the street walking on your hands!
Connecticut is home to the oldest U.S. newspaper still being published: The Hartford Courant, established in 1764.
Connecticut is home to the first hamburger (1895), Polaroid camera (1934), helicopter (1939), and color television (1948).
The first automobile law was passed by the state of CT in 1901. The speed limit was set at 12 miles per hour. (WOW! better watch out)
In 1937, Connecticut became the first state to issue permanent license plates for cars.
Connecticut State insect is the Praying Mantis.
song
“Yankee Doodle” (1978)
PEZ® Candy is made in the city of Orange. (Hey, I love PEZ, haven’t had those in years)
Nickname: Constitution State (official, 1959); Nutmeg State
The first American cookbook, published in Hartford in 1796: American Cookery by Amelia Simmons
Smarty Pants
The “Town Bicentennial Emblem” of New Hartford was designed by a 7 year old named James. Who says kids are to be seen but not heard?
Bounce That Pickle!
Connecticut residents love pickles just as much as anyone else in the world, but they have one special law that most people don’t have to worry about: in order for a pickle to be officially considered a pickle, it has to bounce.
Keeping Up
You’ve been training for that triathlon and your leg muscles are roaring to go.
That’s wonderful, but don’t bike too fast behind the RV in Connecticut. There is a state law prohibiting bikers from exceeding 65 mph
Tattoo Taboo
How does your dog like her new tattoo? You better tell her to put a coat on in Connecticut, since residents running into tattooed dogs have to report the crime to the police. Fluffy, pull out the long sleeves, we’re almost in Connecticut! (Who does that??)
Forget Jay Walking
You may be a skilled gymnast and walking on your hands may feel perfectly normal in your world, but don’t try it while vacationing in Connecticut.
It is illegal to walk on your hands when crossing the street. (wait!? that doesn’t match the other law in Hartford!!??? hmm)
No Strings Attached
Birthday parties aren’t that much fun in Southington, Connecticut. Silly string has been banned, probably at the special request of mothers who love their carpeting pristine. Kids all over the city are buying it on the underground market and hiding it under their pillows.
and the last block for this QAL is Alabama (the first one alphabetically of the 50 states!)
grab (2) white and (2) dark blue #2 squares (2″)
(4) white #4 triangles
(4) white, (4) light blue, (4) dark red #5 triangles
sew together flying geese with dark red, four patch block with dark blue and white and the HSTs with light blue and white
And finish the block like this
Here’s some fun facts about Alabama!
Capital, Montgomery
Statehood, Dec. 14, 1819 (22d state)
Nickname, Heart of Dixie
Motto, We Dare Defend Our Rights
Home of
George Washington Carver, who discovered more than 300 uses for peanuts
In the city of Magnolia Springs the mailmen paddle along the river to deliver mail.
This is the only mail route operating entirely on water today.
Silly Alabama Laws
Boogy Woogy
It is illegal to flick your boogers into the Alabama wind, so keep your fingers to your sides when passing through this state. Picking your brother or sister’s boogers for them isn’t legal either!
Domino Defiance
Put away the Dominoes before going to sleep Saturday night because they are illegal here on Sundays. Where do you think you are? Vegas?
Hunting Ban
It is also illegal to go out hunting on Sunday. Put the guns away with the dominoes on Saturday night.
Here’s all my blocks together, next week we’ll put the top together!
