State Capitals Quilt Blocks

50 quilt blocks for the 50 states from "Hearth & Home" Magazine.

—Each postage stamp design reflects the unique qualities of every state in the Union plus the nation's capital —Raw-edge fusible applique makes the layered patterns quick and easy to complete —6-inch quilt blocks can be enlarged to any size via the included pattern CD —Make a fun souvenir block for your home state and every state you've visited Print Patterns Any Size from CD. Quilt a travelogue of your adventures across the country! Every state is represented in a realistic pictorial landscape that shows off state flowers and animals, national landmarks, and the scenery that make each state special. These applique designs are a great way to use favorite fabrics from your stash and treasured scraps to sew up vacation memories.

Familiar patterns take on a dazzling new look through unusual color and placement schemes. Color photos of 37 multiblock quilts, scores of suggestions for obtaining similarly vibrant results, 38 diagrams, 7 full-size templates. "

Enjoy stately patterns with a beauty and heritage as rich as the places they represent. Over 50 patterns designated for each state in America can be used to create a family travelogue, document your family tree, or make a commemorative quilt. Traditional quilt designs were chosen for each state and are shown in 6 inch blocks. The block enlargement chart enables you to increase the block size up to 24 inches. Customized color schemes highlight various parts of the block designs to help you create your own color palette for a harmonious quilt. Secondary designs for some of the block patterns are revealed in a block-settings section, which shows how turning blocks different ways or reversing the colors can give a new look.

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