AQS just posted this 50 state block summer sew along. It included a pattern for a state block and an accompanying mug rug pattern for each state. Not official, but free & fun.
It's called Quilt Across the US:
http://www.aqsblog.com/quilt-across-...te-quilt-bocks
you can still download the patterns for free.
Edit: oops. it looks like you have to register first to get the free patterns