WMUTeach - did you want Americana or Patriotic? I though Americana but I might have missed a post. I think my block could go either way - but can always change it.
I do enjoy getting double F8 s - it allows me to use more in one block where a favorite pattern needs it. And pushes me when it is a pattern not in my comfort zone. I must say that I modern is getting easier!!
On Long Island for the week - and already have been to a great Italian restaurant having Eggplant Rollitinni , and Chinese where my family all passes it around so we get variety! one week of eating all the things I can not get anywhere else in the country!