Originally Posted by
SuzSLO
I think one of the difficulties in identifying the block from historic source material is the nature of the block. While there is a block (see my markings on the photo), that is not the way the creator made the quilt. And because it was hand sewn, there is less of a bright line between pieced and appliqué. The crown makes me think that it is possible it was started in 1936 to commemorate the coronation of King Edward 8 or King George 7.
I agree that there isn't really a "block", like how I would piece a block on a machine now days. I have heard that with hand piecing, there isn't a need for a block, and the piecing can just be "continuous". I see a ring, with a blue diamond at the top, but it could kind of be a crown, if you look at the yellow only. Very interesting!!