Hello Ladies...OK, here we have #26 for the State Flower Quilt project. I'm having no trouble at all stitching these up, as they are small and easy to do, but lately, I seem to have very little time for blogging. My darling 13 year-old "office assistant" has volunteered to do the research for the flowers so that will most definitely help me out time-wise, and I'm hoping this will keep the project moving along more quickly.
So. Today we have the last Violet (viola soroia), for Rhode Island this time--the last state to officially adopt a flower. In 1897, the school children voted it in, but it was not legislated until 1968. (And I don't know any more, cuz that's all I have on my 3 x 5 card.) See? We are moving along quickly!
But anyway...what can I say about the dear little violet that hasn't already been said here? If you missed the other three posts, you can find links to them on the State Flower List page and find out all about them. I find myself going back to this page time and again whenever I need to find one of the blocks for someone. It gets updated with a new blog link as I finish each flower--please check that out if you are looking for info about a particular flower.
COLORS: Blues this time-and oh how I adore a blue violet! Used the J&P Coats variegated floss again--love that stuff--which makes such a pretty effect on the petals. The green is DMC#3349. To get the pattern for RHODE ISLAND click on the image or go to the pattern page HERE.
Enjoy!
Hooray for helpers! I know that she'll do a great job of research for you. I have yet to bring down my basket for evening sewing. I spend the hour from 7 to 8 in the living room and I know that that would be a good time for this task.
Posted by: Vee | March 10, 2011 at 06:22 AM
Hello! I'm just getting back to blogging after being away from it for a year. I plan on featuring a blog a day on mine. So today I have chosen your delightful blog to feature. And would like to add a picture, with your permission. Check it out at Blueberries Forever. I will add anything you suggest...I'm still new at this. P.S. I'm not done with the post on your blog yet...will finish later.
Posted by: valiegal | March 10, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Lovely as ever! Yay for helpers.
Posted by: Mom Wald | March 12, 2011 at 01:23 PM
Vicki, your new banner is my favorite so far! I love it. So, so pretty.
Isn't it nice that a quiet little flower like the violet is appreciated by so many people? I like the thought of that.
I like the thread that you've used. It adds just enough variation to mix things up a bit.
xo
Posted by: Account Deleted | March 15, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Your banner is SOOO beautiful! ahhh hurry Spring!
Posted by: Account Deleted | March 15, 2011 at 07:28 PM