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United States Panel Quilt

I saw this pretty United States panel print at JoAnn a few months ago -- on sale! -- for just a few dollars and couldn't resist buying it. Such bright colors! Such cute drawings on each state! Little Guy driving across the U.S. while it was still a work in progress! I've been thinking the kids need a more-kid-sized quilt since they're quickly outgrowing their toddler-sized ones.  So I added sashing and some blocks from flannel I had left over from other projects. Finished quilt hanging on the garden fence. The resulting quilt is, well, I never actually measured it, but it's smaller than twin size and larger than crib size. I used a scrap of red knit to put a heart in Missouri. The kids thought that was the coolest thing ever! Uh oh, now I've posted a close-up shot and you can see my horrible attempt at free-motion quilting!  It was my first attempt!  I have a lot to learn (obviously), but it was so much fun and the kids don't car...