Nicknamed the “Land of Lincoln”, Illinois is also known for vast farmlands, delicious pizza and hot dogs, and a rich and diverse art scene embracing all mediums, including stained glass. From the world’s largest Tiffany stained-glass dome at the Chicago Cultural center and the dome of the capitol building in Springfield to numerous churches, chapels, museums and private homes throughout the state, stained glass has become a beloved art form for generations of Illinoisans.

In this colorful interpretation of stained glass, simple images represent the heart of the state from agriculture (pumpkins and corn) and state symbols (violets and white oak leaves) to Mr. Abraham Lincoln himself.

Colors and amounts used as shown:

A: Schmutzerella Yarns Epic: I Want to Be a Bellhop (25 g/ 54 yd./49 m)
B: Malabrigo Rios: Black (33 g/ 84 yd./ 79 m)
C: Aly Bee Workshop Merino Worsted: Honeybee (20 g/ 40 yd./ 36 m)
D: Polka Dot Sheep Whitefish Worsted: Helena (15 g/ 32 yd./ 29m)
E: Malabrigo Rios: Cian (10 g/ 21 yd./ 19m)
F: Malabrigo Rios: Matisse Blue (10 g/ 21 yd./ 19m)