It goes to reason that since last month’s block was commemorating General Grant’s wife, this month would inevitably pay homage to General Lee’s wife, Mary Curtis Lee.  She had a silver-spoon upbringing and she was highly educated, but the poor woman was just weak in many facets of her adulthood.  Her life was such a sharp contrast to Irene Grant.

I really like this block, I think it is rather detailed and quite attractive.  I’m now caught up on all my Civil War blocks, so you won’t be seeing another one until I receive my next shipment in April.  But of course I have clothing construction to share with you in upcoming posts.

Block five in this historical quilt series is ode to Irene Boggs (Dent) Grant, our 18th First Lady and wife of General (& President) U. S. Grant.   Bringing elegance and grace to the White House, Mrs. Grant was quite the socialite and hostess.  Her memoirs were published in 1975 – I may have to locate a copy as her story has peeked my interest.

I like this block very much.  I’m particularly drawn to the pinwheel in the middle of the star.

Admittedly, I’m behind on my Civil War Blocks of the Month.  This one was my January shipment!  I’m working on catching up with them this week because I truly would like to have all 12 complete by October so I can finish the quilt in time to give it to my Civil War enthusiast husband for Christmas.

This was a fun block to sew.  No itty bitty pieces to worry about.  And I’m really partial to green, so of course I like the color scheme.  This block is in honor of Irene (Rucker) Sheridan, wife of General Sheridan.  Following the Civil War, the Sheridan’s lived in Washington in a home that was purchased for them by Chicago citizens who were grateful to General Sheridan for his work following the great Chicago fire in 1871 – now that’s gratitude!!