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Civil War Generals’ Wives BOM – Setting Blocks

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I received the fabric and instructions for setting blocks several months ago, but procrastinated in assembling them.  Please don’t laugh, but being the novice quilter that I am, I had no clue what a setting block was!  So in my effort to understand said blocks, I came upon an article at McCalls Quilting that explained it quite well.  These blocks are oversized blocks that are used around the perimeter of the design blocks so they can be trimmed to size without cutting into the design blocks.

So here are my first two setting blocks:

Setting Block #1 – I made 12 of these

and . . .

Setting Block #2 – I made 4 of these

I am waiting for design block #7, which should be here next week.  Until then, that is my quilting for now. 

I am moving on to tweaking the fit of my Jalie jeans pattern and altering the design a wee bit to make a pair of capris.  I purchased some black stretch denim from Joann Fabrics this week and it is pre-washed and ready to go.

I also completed a dress this week, but I don’t have photos to share as of yet.  Hopefully I will get that one posted this weekend.  Have a blessed Easter.

Civil War Generals’ Wives BOM – Month Six

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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.

Civil War Generals’ Wives BOM – Month Five

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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.