The Great American Flower Quilt: 50 State Patchwork Blooms

Patchwork Meets Petals in This 50-State Celebration!

Get ready to stitch your way across the U.S.A.—one beautiful bloom at a time! This colorful, year-long quilting adventure invites you to create 50 dazzling quilt blocks, each representing a U.S. state flower in vibrant, pieced form—including a special bonus block for the District of Columbia. Guided by Mary Anne Fontana’s signature speed-friendly, stress-free approach, you’ll find that quilting doesn’t have to be intimidating or overly fussy. She brings energy, clarity, and a bit of humor to every step, making the entire journey feel joyful, manageable, and seriously satisfying.

Your 50-state flower quilt journey begins with a warm welcome in Week 1—an overview video, suggested color palette, and yardage recommendations to help you plan your year with ease. From Week 2 on, each week unlocks a brand-new 12" finished quilt block inspired by the official flower of one of the 50 U.S. states. The bonus block for Washington, D.C. will drop the last week, along with the “finishing” video. Each downloadable pattern includes cutting instructions for rotary cutters and AccuQuilt dies, along with templates when needed. Once your fabric is cut, Mary Anne guides you through the full piecing process for each block with close-up video and clear commentary.

These blocks are all traditionally pieced, making the class ideal for adventurous beginners and seasoned quilters alike. You’ll learn how to piece everything from HSTs and QSTs to kite shapes, bowtie units, trapezoids, chisels, and more. Each block is broken down with detailed, easy-to-follow steps and shares her favorite time-saving tricks that will help you boost accuracy and efficiency. You'll even master her “KISS” method for perfect seam matching every time.