This week I figured I we’d do two blocks!
The first block is Massachusetts!
We’re still using the 8″ QUBE set for both blocks
With Dark Blue cut a 5 1/2″ WOF strip and cut out (16) #4 triangles, save (8) for this block and (8) for later–5 1/4″ squares cut diagonally twice
(8) White of #4 triangles should already be cut — 5 1/4″ squares cut diagonally twice
also (3) of #3 large triangles should be cut already (I think from last week)– 4 7/8″ squares cut diagonally
then with white cut a 5 1/4″ WOF strip (plus maybe scraps) and cut out (23) of shape #3 save (3) for this block and put the rest aside –4 7/8″ squares cut diagonally
with white again cut a 5″ WOF and cut out (6) of #1 squares , save one for this block and put the rest aside — 4 1/2″ cut squares
also with dark blue either cut a 5″ WOF or use scraps and cut (4) #1 squares , save 1 for this block and put the rest aside — 4 1/2″ cut squares
Then it’s pretty easy, sew large HSTs together and 4 QSTs too
Then put the block together like this paying attention to the diagonal and that the star tips then are opposite too!
Here’s some facts about this state
Admission to Statehood: February 6, 1788 (6th State)
Boston built the first subway system in the United States in 1897.
There is a house in Rockport built entirely of newspaper.
The Fig Newton was named after Newton, Massachusetts.
Quincy boasts the first Dunkin Donuts on Hancock Street and the first Howard Johnson’s on Newport Ave.
The first U.S.Postal zip code in Massachusetts is 01001 at Agawam.
The Mather school was founded in Dorchester in 1639. It is the first public elementary school in America.
The Boston Tea Party reenactment takes place in Boston Harbor every December 16th.
The official state dessert of Massachusetts is Boston cream pie.
The first World Series, 1903: the Boston “Americans” (became the Red Sox in 1908) vs. the Pittsburg Pirates (Pittsburgh had no “h” between 1890–1911)
Next is Rhode Island! It’s a similar block and a simple Ohio star block!
With Dark Red cut a 5 1/2″ WOF strip and with die shape #4 cut out (8) triangles, save (4) for this block, put the rest aside — 5 1/4″ squares cut diagonally twice
You should already have (8) white triangles cut already from die #4– 5 1/4″ squares cut diagonally twice
With Light blue cut (2) 5″ WOF strips and cut out (15) #1 squares, save (5) for this block, put the rest aside –4 1/2″ squares
Easy, peasy sew QSTs together from the dark red and white
Then sew the block together like this
Here’s some facts about the Ocean state
Rhode Island’s official state name is Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Entered Union (rank): May 29, 1790 (13)
Rhode Island is the smallest state in size in the United States. It covers an area of 1,214 square miles. Its distances North to South are 48 miles and East to West 37 miles.
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Rhode Island was the last of the original thirteen colonies to become a state.
Rhode Island has no county government. It is divided into 39 municipalities each having its own form of local government.
The first circus in the United States was in Newport in 1774.
Rhode Island is known for making silverware and fine jewelry.
The world’s largest bug is on the roof of New England Pest Control in Providence. It’s a big blue termite, 58 feet long and 928 times actual termite size.
Portsmouth is home to the oldest schoolhouse in the United States. The school was built in 1716.
Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge in Foster is the only remaining covered bridge in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Red chickens, first bred in 1854; the start of poultry as a major American industry