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07-15-2009, 08:37 AM

#191

b.zang

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Originally Posted by kwhite

I like the bird idea too except for the fact that my state bird is ugly.

Ruffed grouse?? Ugly?!? They display like a peacock and are so-o-o interesting to watch. Did I mention they taste good?
I got lucky, the stellars jay is spectacular. They are eye-catching when flying through the woods.

I have no idea yet what my center block will be. It sounds like there's a lot of applique going on. I've never tried applique and was thinking of just a block in colours I like. But now it's time to hit the pattern and pictures books. Planning is as much fun as doing :)

07-15-2009, 08:40 AM

#192

kwhite

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Yeah I think the grouse is boring. No pretty colors like the gold finch or the cardinal but ...

07-15-2009, 08:41 AM

#193

Lacelady

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Wow, I have only been out for the day, and such a lot has changed on this thread. Well done, all those who jumped in the water with us, it's lovely, isn't it? I am into planning stage with my block, but as I am going to applique it, I will be taking a few weeks to get it done. Great list of maps, Klue - I have my world map panel (3ft x 5ft) on order from ebay, that I will be using as part of the backing, and when the time comes, I will use a length of ribbon to chart my quilt's progress around the world.

07-15-2009, 08:46 AM

#194

ai731

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Location: Maxville, Ontario, Canada

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Originally Posted by kwhite

OOOOOOO State Flowers really nice idea. Do Canadian regions have flowers?

Yes, every province (and territory) has a provincial flower:

British Columbia - Pacific Dogwood
Alberta - Wild Rose
Saskatchewan - Western Red Lily
Manitoba - Prairie Crocus
Ontario - White Trillium
Quebec - Blue Flag
New Brunswick - Purple Voilet
Nova Scotia - Mayflower
Prince Edward Island - Lady's Slipper
Newfoundland and Labrador - Pitcher Plant
Yukon Territory - Fireweed
Northwest Territory - Mountain Avens
Nunavut Territory - Purple Saxifraga

More info and pictures here: http://www.members.shaw.ca/kcic1/flowers.html

Jan

07-15-2009, 08:57 AM

#195

omak

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Originally Posted by sandpat

What a cool concept!!! Hmmm...maybe I could talk to someone and get in your group :lol: :lol:

I've had more fun with the international concept of my quilts. All the ladies at my PO, my LQS and all my friends know the trip my quilt is taking and they are as excited as me to see pics of it each time. They all wait just as anxiously as I do to see the next one that comes it...One of my neighor's daughter came over the other day and asked to see my "around the world" quilt. :lol: :lol:

Okay Sandpat, ya got me..."PO" = ????post office???

PO = post office
LQS = local quilt shop

07-15-2009, 09:04 AM

#196

kwhite

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Originally Posted by ai731

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Originally Posted by kwhite

OOOOOOO State Flowers really nice idea. Do Canadian regions have flowers?

I would have to live on Prince Edward Island. I love the lady slippers.

07-15-2009, 09:05 AM

#197

Butterflyspain

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Originally Posted by Lacelady

Great idea. think I am going to try the flags of the world on the back mine and when the Group is chosen I shall make up my label with the flags for them

Lots of great ideas mulling around, that is so lovely to see such enthusiasm.

Elle

07-15-2009, 09:18 AM

#198

omak

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Originally Posted by sandpat

I read the ideas of adding little somethings to the packages and I love the idea...please think about the additional weight that you might be adding though and just use something very light. Postcards are great (but I live in a tiny place and its famous for.........nothing :roll: ) And, there is nowhere here to get postcards...but I'll come up with something close enough :wink:

I don't know about anyone else, but your pictures of your working ranch and all is just wonderful! Idaho? Potatoes! <g> Maybe a pretty flower ... although, around here, our pretty flowers are obnoxious weeds! But, you know what I mean .... there are places on your property that you just love to stand and drink in the view ... that is a pretty nice postcard. (Just thinking .... shall I stop now??? LOL)