Saturday, October 1, 2011

Civil War Block 40: Order Number Eleven

Fascinating history about this week's block on Barbara Brackman's Civil War Quilts... Order Number Eleven.

Order Number Eleven by Becky Brown

I love the block but it's applique and I was ready to give it a pass when I spotted a blue and white block from an antique quilt...

Photo from Civil War Quilts


I love anything blue and white.... so I dug in and machine appliqued all the curved pieces.


This block is also known as "The Reel" or "The Hickory Leaf" and dates back to 1840.

 Photo from Mary L.'s Quilting in Oz blog

In addition to "The Reel" and "The Hickory Leaf," Mary L. refers to this block as:   "Orange Peel" or "Rob Peter to Pay Paul."

Whatever you call the block... it's lovely!



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15 comments:

  1. *karendianne.October 1, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. RoosOctober 1, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    It's indeed a beautiful block...

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  3. berylthepearlOctober 1, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Wow it's lovely - aren't you glad you didn't pass!

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  4. CynthiaOctober 1, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Very pretty!!! I reckon this means you might do other applique blocks, long as they're blue!?

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  5. PipOctober 1, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Love your fabrics, I'd better stop reading blogs and get started on my block now.

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  6. Linda October 1, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Yeah, I really like that block!!

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  7. AmyOctober 1, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I love this block! So glad you didn't pass on it.

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  8. Mama SparkOctober 1, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I love this block! GREAT!

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  9. Janet O.October 1, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    It is a beauty and I admire that you found a way to make it. I would probably skipped it, being applique challenged whether by machine or hand!

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  10. Betty LouOctober 2, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Yours is beautiful, will get mine done tomorrow. Machine applique of course.

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  11. EllenOctober 2, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Good for you for tackling it and getting it done. Well worth the effort - it's gorgeous!

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  12. SheilaOctober 2, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    NICE! Looks difficult! Good job!

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  13. CeleOctober 2, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    That is a striking design!

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  14. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I really like the fabrics you chose for this block.

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  15. JenOctober 4, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    You did such a great job! I was intimidated when I first saw this block but maybe I can do it :)

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