meanmom- I LOVE both of your blocks! I think Kansas is my favorite- i could see a whole quilt out of that one! but i like the Iowa too-
great job! and don't worry about 'catching up' you will- and we don't mind a bit being able to -look back- & see other versions of ones we did- it is great fun- and so INSPIRING! boy, i Love that Kansas block---i may have to go back & look at that one again