American Album Block of the Month - Block 6 - Maryland

American Album Block of the Month - Block 6 - Maryland

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Block #6 Maryland - Old Line State Marylands nickname, the Old Line State� was given during the Revolutionary War when 400 soldiers in the First Maryland Regiment fought a British force of 10,000 and helped General George Washingtons army to escape. Washington depended on the Maryland Line throughout the war, and the soldiers discipline and bravery earned Maryland its nickname. Annapolis Naval Academy represented by the trident, torches and anchor; other state symbols leaves based on the Wye Oak, a 400 plus-year-old white oak tree; and the Black-Eyed Susan, and Maryland Blue Crabs scientific name (Callinectes sapidus Rathbun) translates to beautiful swimmer that is savory� and is Marylands official State Crustacean.The love for the Baltimore Album Quilts made during the 1800s was the inspiration for the American Album Blocks. Each new 15� realistic album style block is filled with flowers, birds and a little American history. Each Pattern includes full size numbered pattern with detailed embroidery instructions and Pearls Easy Applique Techniques. Join us as we travel across America block by block and state by state. Watch your quilt grow.