Download the free pattern here! Mount Rainier This year my husband and I went on a great vacation to Washington State. We were able to visit all of the national parks while we were there (hint hint on upcoming blocks). The trip was so much fun and as always with the National Parks, beautiful. The first … Continue reading Mount Rainier National Park Star Block – 6 of 59
Download the free pattern here! Badlands Badlands National Park is the 38th park to become a National Park in 1978. The park is filled buttes and pinnacles formed by erosion. These formations make beautiful yet challenging terrain. It has made a perfect home for prairie dogs, bison, big horn sheep, and the elusive black footed ferret. … Continue reading Badlands National Park Star Block – 5 of 59
Download the free pattern here! Arches National Park Block Pattern Arches National Park is home to more than 2,000 arches, mostly the result of sandstone eroding over time. The park is in the Utah dessert near Moab where it get less than 10 inches of rain per year. In addition to the arches there are … Continue reading Arches National Park Star Block – 4 OF 59
Download the free pattern here! Black Canyon of the Gunnison Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a "local" park to me. It sits in the mountains of Colorado about 5 hours from where I live. I have not been there yet, but my husband and I plan on going this summer. My husband has … Continue reading Black Canyon of the Gunnison Star Block – 3 of 59
Download the free pattern here! Channel Islands Block This post is the first of many where I will make each of the national park blocks designed by Susan Davis of American Quilt Blocks. She designed blocks for the National Park Service Centennial in 2016. You can buy the blocks printed on a high quality fabric from … Continue reading Channel Islands National Park Quilt Block 1 of 60
