Originally Posted by Krisb

In Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian and Hopeful arrive at the Delectable Mountains after escaping from the giant Despair. The mountains are filled with beautiful gardens, orchards and vineyards. From the mountains, the pilgrims can see the Celestial City—their destination. But the mountains also contain hazards for those who lack faith.
Quilting tradition places the origin of the Delectable Mountains block in trek of those who crossed the Rockies to the Oregon and California territories.