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Well, we visited 9 states & DC in the 2 weeks, so will have to figure that out. Can you tell I'm just in the planning stages?
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You'll probably put the dates, etc, in a signature type block. What do you think you'll do for the 12th block? I never asked how old your granddaughter is. Will she remember the trip on her own?
I don't think I'd take any of my 6 grandchildren on an extended trip. (LOL) Day trips are enough.
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...
It's about learning to dance in the rain."
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My granddaughter was 10; we decided to take each of our grandchildren on a 2 week vacation when they turned 10. We took our grandson (the oldest) west, and I have patterns for all his states visited. Next year our next granddaughter will turn 10, so are considering where to take her. If I get busy quilting, I hope to have each child's done by the time they graduate or marry. The 12th block may be something related to camping (how we traveled) or something special relating to the trip. You have given me LOTS of food for thought!
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I found some fabric at fabricsgalore.com called "Washington DC Monuments" from Timeless Treasures. It's rather a neutral color and I plan on using some as a background for a D.C. block in a 50 state quilt. Haven't decided on the block yet, found a few I like but still looking.
Fabricsgalore ships quickly and everything I've gotten from them so far is quality fabric. Hope this helps.
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We have been to DC twice and I did lots of scrapbooking but not anything quilt related. I looked at the monument fabric that Pat in WA suggested...I think it is great way to represent time spent in DC perhaps as large blocks, border or even the back.
Good luck with the planning.
CINDY
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I think it would also be a great 'USA' fabric without being so Red White and Blue. Patriotic and not in your face. I like it.
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...
It's about learning to dance in the rain."
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Thanks to all for the info. I looked at the fabric, Pat and do like it. You have all been putting much more effort into this than I have as we've spent the summer in Alaska and quilting hasn't been a high priority! I plan to really get serious once we arrive in Tucson, AZ for the winter.
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