2020 QUBE QOV QAL block #25 LA and #26 MN

We’re half way thru the QAL!! and now it’s time to get out the 6″ QUBE set as all the blocks from now on will be 6″ finished

The first block is Louisiana

It’s an easy block and uses dies #4,5,8 from the 6″ QUBE set (I’ve actually used this block in one of my patterns too!)

As before, I am going to give you directions to cut out all the pieces for the rest of the quilt with that fabric and die so it reduces the fabric waste. Rotary cutting is also included.

With white and die #5 cut (2)-5″ WOF strips and cut out 80 HSTs, set aside 8 for this block. (2 3/8″ squares cut diagonally)

With red and die #4 cut a 4 3/4″ WOF and cut out 20 QSTs and save 4 for this block (4 1/4″ squares cut diagonally TWICE)

With dark blue and die #8, cut out a 4 1/2″ WOF and cut out 8 rectangles and save 4 for this block (2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangles)

make 4 flying geese with the red large triangles and 8 white small HSTs like this and press the seams OPEN!

Then add the dark blue rectangle above the flying geese

and sew the block together

If your spinning is going the other way, that’s okay, no one will know 😉

Here’s some information about the Pelican state

Entered Union (rank): April 30, 1812 (18)

The world famous “Mardi Gras” is celebrated in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is an ancient custom that originated in southern Europe. It celebrates food and fun just before the 40 days of Lent: a Catholic time of prayer and sacrifice.

Louisiana was named in honor of King Louis XIV.

Louisiana is the only state in the union that does not have counties. Its political subdivisions are called parishes.

Louisiana is the only state that still refers to the Napoleonic Code in its state law.

Breaux Bridge is known as the “Crawfish Capital of the World”.

In Louisiana, biting someone with your natural teeth is considered a simple assault, but biting someone with your false teeth is considered an aggravated assault.

bayou: BUY-you n. a French name for slow-moving “river”

The city of Kaplan is referred to as “The Most Cajun place on earth”.

Bad Bananas
Bananas are healthy for you, but they aren’t a popular fruit in Louisiana. You’ll need a good banana hat to conceal this yellow fruit, since the state makes it illegal to carry in public.
Gargle at Home
It is also against the law to gargle while you are in public. Unfortunately, there is no hat that can hide the swishing inside your mouth.

The next block is Minnesota

a super easy block too with die #4 and red and light blue

The red was already cut earlier so grab 8 of those

With light blue and die #4 cut a 4 3/4″ WOF strips and cut out (16) QSTs, save 8 for this block (4 1/4″ squares cut diagonally TWICE)

Sew the blocks together like this

the completed block looks like this, again it doesn’t matter if you have the QSTs flipped.

Here’s some information about this North Star State / Land of 10,000 Lakes

• Admission to Statehood:

  May 11, 1858 (32nd State)

 

The first open heart surgery and the first bone marrow transplant in the United States were done at the University of Minnesota.

The stapler was invented in Spring Valley.

The first Automatic Pop-up toaster was marketed in June 1926 by McGraw Electric Co. in Minneapolis under the name Toastmaster. The retail price was $13.50.

Rollerblades were the first commercially successful in-line Roller Skates. Minnesota students Scott and Brennan Olson invented them in 1980, when they were looking for a way to practice Hockey during the off-season. Their design was an ice hockey boot with 3 inline wheels instead of a blade.

Tonka Trucks were developed and are continued to be manufactured in Minnetonka.

Candy maker Frank C. Mars of Minnesota introduced the Milky Way candy bar in 1923. Mars marketed the Snickers bar in 1930 and introduced the 5 cent Three Musketeers bar in 1937. The original 3 Musketeers bar contained 3 bars in one wrapper. Each with different flavor nougat.

Author Laura Ingalls Wilder lived on Plum Creek near Walnut Grove.

Largest Mall in the US
Minnesota is home to the largest shopping mall in the United States. The Mall of America is a major attraction for the state, and hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the state just for this unique shopping experience.

Watch out for the kittens
In Darwin, Minnesota, you can find the largest ball of twine in the world. This ball of twine weighs more than 17,000 pounds! Try rolling that out for your kitten to chase.

Ever wanted an excuse to grow a Beard? Try living here.
If you are male and live in Brainerd, Minnesota, throw away the razors. Every man in this city is required to grow a beard.

Weird Drunk Law
Alcoholics should all flock to Minnesota. In 2010, a law was passed forbidding anyone from being arrested for drunkenness, even if they are drunk in public.

Skunk law
Leave the skunks alone while passing through Minnesota. It is illegal to tease them. (who would want to?? LOL)