I found this blog about an 1880 quilt. All blocks are free and still available. The explaination makes it a great site for starters as well.
http://samplerquiltpatterns.blogspot.com/

Thank You. Some interesting blocks.

thanks!

That's very nice, thanks for sharing it!

I go to http://www.quiltindex.org/index.php
and search for antique quilts. You can search by era, by region or state, or by pattern. You can zoom in and really see details. It is an awesome site.

great info its now on my to do list i love the old patterns

Thanks! That's been going on for awhile!

That is a great site! Thank you.

Wow, girls, thank you so much:) I love the old timey blocks.

Thank you for sharing the link ;0)