There is directions for one on Martha Stewart.

sorry I've never done the state birds. I did the state flowers though. From start to finish..about 25+ years...but I have the quilt to prove it!!! LOL

I've seen some of these set on point with alternate solid blocks. I always thought someone could come up with a better idea.

Looking back I see that jaciqltznok has (a better idea.)

I did one of those for my oldest son. Did the state flowers for my dd. Do not have pictures. sorry

It looks like there is green in each of the blocks, maybe find a nice green that will go with the blocks and sash with that. I do think it needs sashing so it will set the blocks apart. Nice find, congratulations.

What a wonderful find! Would love to do one for my son's office. He has bird feeders hanging outside his double windows. He loves birds - we call him "The Bird Brain" - :)

Wow, such an awesome find. I would have bought it too!

I think you hit the auction jackpot. They are just beautiful. Have fun with it. :D

I bought all 50 and paid $4.44 each... They are a treasure to me. You are VERY lucky. They were a mail order embroidery from what I can understand. You ironed them on and embroidered them. The original pattern came with mine. I'll post a pic.
I am working on finding the PERFECT fabrics to finish this quilt and it will be my winter hand quilting project.

I'm going to use sashing out of a civil war green and cornerstones out of a pinkish/wine civil war type and an outer border that has a floral. I'll post about it at some point...