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Does anyone know the name of this block pattern ?

Does anyone know the name of this block pattern ?

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Old 07-03-2011, 08:22 AM
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This was made by my great-greatgrandmother in 1833. I have checked everywhere and cannot find this pattern.

Can anyone help?
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Old 07-03-2011, 08:24 AM
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Check (google) Delectable Mountains--very similar.
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Old 07-03-2011, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by janRN
Check (google) Delectable Mountains--very similar.
That is what I was going to suggest as well.
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Old 07-03-2011, 08:34 AM
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Ohhhh what a rare treasure you have there! I would kill to have something that my great grandmother made :) Most especially a quilt!
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Old 07-03-2011, 08:41 AM
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That is beautiful and I love the fabrics in it!
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Old 07-03-2011, 08:42 AM
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That may be an original pattern. Double treasure.
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Old 07-03-2011, 08:52 AM
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Congratulations, this is lovely .....no name for the pattern though.
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Old 07-03-2011, 08:59 AM
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I don't have a clue, but love it.
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Old 07-03-2011, 01:55 PM
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Wonderful quilt. You have really been blessed with an heirloom there. Enjoy. Don't know the name of block but delectable mountains sounds good to me.
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Old 07-03-2011, 02:13 PM
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What a great quilt!! I do not know the answer however!
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