Mkotch

Family lore says this is from World War I. I have looked through all sorts of resources, including Jinny Beyer's humungous book of patchwork patterns. But I can't find the name of this block. Do you know what it is?

[ATTACH=CONFIG]327455[/ATTACH] The quilt looks like this: [ATTACH=CONFIG]327456[/ATTACH] The mystery block alternates with uneven nine patch (or puss in the corner).

gemmyfrog

It almost looks like an X's and O's quilt, but not quite.

tutt

I can't name the block, wish I could. It's a WONDERFUL quilt and you're very lucky to have it in the family.

roseirish48

i looked through my "1001 Patchwork designs" by Maggie Malone. Looked a little like one she calls " girl's joy' but
not exact.

JenniePenny

It is known as Night and Day 2 on Quilters cache.

Edited to add, I'm making a quilt now out of this block.

burchquilts

Isn't it absolutely fabulous? I love how soft & snuggly it looks. And the muted colors arewonderful.

EvelynJ

That is breathtaking. Thank you for the wonderful picture and thank you JenniePenny for knowing the name and where to find this fabulous pattern. It's been added to my USB/Flash drive

mighty

Awesome quilt!!!!

Mkotch

Yes, "Night and Day" is similar to one in Jinny Beyer's book, but the proportions are just a bit different. I tried to duplicate the block, and it's really difficult. Makes sense to piece it by hand as Aunt Eliza did.

gsbuffalo

wow that is a great quilt