This is the consensus:
Create a block consisting of 2 triangles. ====> 8 1/2 UNfinished for Carsey (It will make 8 finished).
The top left will be dark representative of state/country and the bottom right will be light and contain text.
Visual of block (Note: Not to size 8 1/2"):
http://www.psiquilt.com/2010/02/half...-tutorial.html
Text:
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International Fabric Swap 2012
Your real name
Your state/country
Your board name
Thank You Carsey
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******* Please try to mail to Carsey by March 30.*********