This week’s block is Michigan (such an “odd” looking block, wonder why that was picked? looks kind of like M.C.Escher-ish) Here’s some facts about this wolverine state/ Great Lakes State. Admission to Statehood: January 26, 1837 (26th State) Although Michigan is often called the “Wolverine State” there are no longer any wolverines in Michigan. …
This week’s block is Massachusetts! (finally an easy block to construct!) 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. …
This week’s block is Maryland What a “tricky” block that was too and the large triangles didn’t fit right, may run into trouble when I sew the whole quilt together, we’ll see. Here’s some facts about Maryland Nicknames: Free State; Old Line State The first dental school in the United States opened at the University …
This week’s block is Maine! What a tricky block! at first it provided templates and I had a hard time sewing those odd triangles together, so instead I redid it in EQ and printed it out for FPP and it’s much better. Here’s some facts about Maine the Pine Tree state (my sister in law …
This week’s block is Louisiana Here’s some facts 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 …
This week’s block is Kentucky (a tricky block to make- lots of pieces) Here’s some facts about this bluegrass state Entered Union (rank): June 1, 1792 (15) Kentucky was the 15th state to join the Union and the first on the western frontier. The Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuously held horse race in the …
This week’s block is Kansas Here’s some facts about Kansas Entered Union (rank): Jan. 29, 1861 (34) Nicknames: Sunflower State; Jayhawk State Origin of name: From a Sioux word meaning “people of the south wind” Dodge City is the windiest city in the United States. At one time it was against the law to serve …
This week’s block is Iowa Here’s some facts about the Hawkeye State Admission to Statehood: December 28, 1846 (29th State) Iowa is the only state name that starts with two vowels. When Iowa became a state in 1846, its capital was Iowa City; the more centrally located Des Moines became the new capital in 1857. …
This week’s block is Indiana Here’s some info about the Hoosier state Entered Union (rank): Dec. 11, 1816 (19) Although Indiana means, “Land of the Indians” there are fewer than 8,000 Native Americans living in the state today. The first long-distance auto race in the U.S. was held May 30, 1911, at the Indianapolis Motor …
This week’s block is Illinois! Here’s some facts about THE PRAIRIE STATE Admission to Statehood: December 3, 1818 (21st State) The first Aquarium opened in Chicago, 1893 The world’s first Skyscraper was built in Chicago, 1885 The Sears Tower, Chicago is the tallest building on the North American continent The ice cream “sundae” was named …