Thanks Meadow Mist! If you do decide to make this quilt there is a group on facebook where you can find great hints. Just do a search for Circa 1880 and you'll find it.
Linda, the blocks are made using the strip method so it's really easy to make the small blocks. I found it very relaxing. Each block went really fast since it's so small. I made mine larger than the pattern called for. It's going on a queen size bed in our guest room.