I was in the library last week and found a book called "Create Your Family Quilt" by Barbara Brackman, published by Electric quilt. There is a CD and the CD does not need EQ to run. I opened it and there are blocks, state birds, flowers etc from each state, Nice part is that they are all 12 inches, can be printed out etc. The book sells for $29.95 retail, but you make get lucky and get it at your library like I did. Then some fabrics from each state would just make it special. Enjoy your trip.:)