California dreaming .....

on a Winter's Autumn's Day...

California ....

State motto: Eureka (you gotta love that as a motto!)

31st State to join the Union - September 9th, 1850.

I now have FIVE states out of FIFTY stitched - 10% of the way there - yay!

... and, of course, stitching this State makes me think of the Mamas and the Papas....

California, a western U.S. state, stretches from the Mexican border along the Pacific for nearly 900 miles. It's known for its dramatic terrain encompassing cliff-lined beaches, redwood forest, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Central Valley farmland and the arid Mojave Desert. Its cities include sprawling Los Angeles, seat of the Hollywood entertainment industry, and hilly San Francisco, home to the Golden Gate Bridge.

Capital: Sacramento

Population: 38.8 million (2014) (which makes it the most populous state)

Another stunning State - I am so enjoying writing these posts on each state - it so makes me want to go back there on another trip.

That's all for now, 

hugs, Kaye

Progress

Finally dug it out again! Made some progress. Had to finish my part on a crazy quilt RR. So I didn't get to stitch on it as much as I'd have liked to. Maybe I can work on it some more this next week-end.

Arizona and Arkansas....

 I am making some good progress on my American Sampler now, America, Land that we love, I have now finished four states - only 46 to go!

Arizona ....

State motto:  Ditat Deus (God enriches)

48th State to join the Union - February 14, 1912 (last of the contiguous (on the one land mass) states to join)

Isn't the scenery amazing?  The Grand Canyon is definitely on my travel list.

Arkansas ...

State Motto:  Regnant Populus (the people rule)

25th state to join the union  - June 15, 1836

Arkansas is a southeastern U.S. state bordering the Mississippi River. It's known for its abundant parkland and recreational areas, with terrain encompassing mountains, caves, rivers and hot springs. The rugged Ozarks region in its northwest has hiking trails and limestone caves such as Blanchard Springs Caverns. Its capital, Little Rock, hosts the Clinton Presidential Center, housing Bill Clinton’s presidential archives and exhibits.

Capital: Little Rock

Colleges and Universities: University of Arkansas, more

Neighbouring states: Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Oklahoma,Louisiana, Mississippi

Arkansas is a beautiful state, too. Just gorgeous.

... and here is the entire sampler so far.

As you can see, the California block is started as well - yay!

Well, that's all for me for now, 

hugs, Kaye

Alaska ....

... North to the future  (State motto) ....

49th State to join the Union - January 3rd, 1959.

I am so enjoying stitching on this every Monday, however  I would like to pick up the pace a little as it would be wonderful to finish this sampler by the end of the year.

"Alaska, northwest of Canada, is the largest and most sparsely populated U.S. state. It's known for its dramatic, diverse terrain of wide-open spaces, mountains and forests, with abundant wildlife and many small towns. It’s a destination for outdoor activities including skiing, mountain biking and kayaking. Massive Denali National Park, home to Denali (fka Mt. McKinley), North America’s highest peak, is a site of animal-viewing tours."

Capital: Juneau

Area: 1.718 million km²

Population: 736,732 (2014)

Stunning, isn't it?  One day I would like to go there to view the calving of the icebergs - I am sure it would be a majestic sight.

hugs, Kaye

Some more states

Hi friends,

after the last picture that I posted here somewhen last year I have added a couple more states to my America Sampler the latest being Ohio.

My intention is to have the individual states finished by the end of the year. And then only the top remains to be stitched. But I have no idea if this is realistic when I look at all the plastic bags with projects that are kitted up and ready to be started, lol. We'll see.

Happy stitching,

Brigitte

One state done.....

.... only 49 more to go! lol!

Alabama ... Audemus jura nostra defendre (We dare defend our rights) ...State motto coined in 1923.

The 22nd State to join the Union, on December 14, 1819.

"Alabama is a southeastern U.S. state that’s home to significant landmarks from the American Civil Rights Movement. The city of Birmingham's 16th Street Baptist Church, now a museum, was a protest headquarters in the 1960s. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s church and the Rosa Parks Museum, dedicated to the activist, can be found in the capital of Montgomery.

Capital: Montgomery

Abbreviation: AL

State flower: Tea

Neighbouring states: Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee

Colleges and Universities: University of Alabama, more

America, Land that we love

Jean Farish Designs

28 ct linen

Mainly the suggested DMC threads

"Alabama is a southeastern U.S. state that’s home to significant landmarks from the American Civil Rights Movement. The city of Birmingham's 16th Street Baptist Church, now a museum, was a protest headquarters in the 1960s. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s church and the Rosa Parks Museum, dedicated to the activist, can be found in the capital of Montgomery.

Capital: Montgomery

Abbreviation: AL

State flower: Tea

Neighbouring states: Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee

Colleges and Universities: University of Alabama

TraderVic and I have actually been to Alabama, we did a day trip down to the Space museum in Huntsville when were staying with our friends in Nashville - it is certainly a beautiful state.

Hopefully, I will finish Alaska tomorrow night (my next 'Merica Monday stitching night) and get started on the next "A" state - I think maybe it is Arizona but I could be wrong - I will let you know - are there any other "A" states?  Not sure, but I think that I am going to know them all very well by the time I am done!

hugs, Kaye

Note:  Just googled it and yes, Arizona is next but I forgot about the fourth "A" state - Arkansas!