Iowa - Block 1 of 50 for our Celebrating the States -Block of the Month- a 4+ year quilt project!

We are starting a multi year, January 2022 through February 2026, Block of the Month to celebrate the Semi-quincentennial of the USA that will happen in 2026! One block a month for four years to make this quilt a manageable project for a once in a lifetime celebration for The United States! 250 years might seem young to our friends from all over the world but we’re going to celebrate! It’s going to be a great scrappy block quilt! This month we are celebrating the State of Iowa- where we are located! This block is known as the corn and beans block. The block will measure 12 1/2“ x 12 1/2“ (12“ x 12“ finished in the quilt.) I grew up on a farm near Fertile, Iowa where my Dad planted a lot of corn and beans and so it seems like the ideal block to represent Iowa to me! For this month you’ll need: 2 red squares, 5“ x 5“ 2 white squares, 5“ x 5“ 6 blue squares, 3“ x 3“ 6 white squares, 3“ x 3&quo