The States Of Modern: Oregon
Oregon is just north of my home state of California. Home of the Cascade Mountains, the Bend River and the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show! The show began when founder, Jean Wells Keenan, hung a dozen quilts made by her students outside her quilt shop on a Saturday in July. A few more ladies brought their quilts to show, then a few more and a few more. The show became an annual event and now boasts over 12,000 visitors each year on the second Saturday in July.
Oregon Facts:
Capital: Salem
Admission To Statehood: February 14, 1859
State Bird: Western Meadowlark
Flag: The flag of Oregon is the only state flag with different pictures on each side. On the reverse appears a beaver the state animal. Both sides have a field of navy blue with design in gold. The front picture includes a heart shaped shield with an eagle on top,surrounded by thirty-three stars. (The number of states in 1859.) The shield shows the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean, mountains, forests and a covered wagon. A plow, wheat and pickax represent farming and mining. Of the two ships: The one leaving is a British ship and the one arriving is a United States ship representing trade. The eagle represents the United States. On a banner are the words “The Union” representing support for the United States. Finally the flag is emblazoned with the words “State of Oregon” above the picture and the date of statehood “1859” below.
State Flower: Oregon Grape
Largest Cities: Portland, Eugene and Salem
It is the heart shaped shield on the Oregon flag that inspires our Oregon block.
Here is the Oregon Pattern PDF:
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At 81″ Square, SuperNovae finishes LARGE! And with just four large blocks, SuperNovae finishes QUICKLY! And with big pieces, SuperNovae finishes EASILY!
Use up your scraps! Or dig into that lovely Layer Cake set of 10″ squares! Or that stack of Fat Quarters you’ve been anxious to use… And make this beautiful quilt.
SuperNovae Pattern On Craftsy
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I’ve always loved this Petal Pusher design, but it got lost in the pattern archives… So I dug it up and planted these flowers on Craftsy! Just 99 cents and you can start on this simple but adorable quilt!
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99 Cent Petal Pusher Flower Quilt
The Triangle Sherbet quilt is so much fun to put together. I made mine all in flannel, but this quilt would be wonderful in any grouping… How about starting with a group of Hoffman Batik fat quarters! Yum! It’s easy so it’s great for a beginner and also a quick go-to quilt for the more advanced quilter. The pattern is just 99 Cents!
The Very Quick Quilt (V.Q.Q.) is perhaps the easiest block quilt you can make… Just a square! Shown here in Nearly Christmas prints, imagine it in Kaffe Fassett or 30s prints. Starting with a group of coordinated squares, the V.Q.Q. makes up into a stylish statement… And in multiple sizes. Only 99 Cents!
The HourGlass quilt is made up of scrappy reds with black and white accents. Or maybe you’d like it in Lime Greens… Sunflower Yellows or Bright Blues! Using a slick HourGlass trick and lots of scraps, you’ll soon have a fabulous quilt. Just 99 Cents!
Here again is the Oregon Block Pattern PDF…
