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Return of the Swallows to Capistrano — California Civil War Quilt Block | NiftyFifty

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Return of the Swallows to Capistrano

Return of the Swallows to Capistrano

by Pat Knox

Civil War California

Colors:

Description

Civil War reproduction fabric block for CA. Part of NF13 swap.

Part of Swap

NF13 — Civil War Reproduction Fabrics

2001 · 52 blocks

State Facts

Capital: Sacramento

Flower: California Poppy

Bird: California Quail

Nickname: Golden State

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