Games, Music and Knitting

Happy Civil War Saturday!  This week I worked on the block named, 'Games, Music and Knitting'. I got a kick out of this particular entry in Isabella's diary.  Sounds like she had a wonderful day, a happy day even though the Civil War was going on.  I would guess good days were few and far between during the Civil War at times. I love that she finished knitting a sock after being challenged that she couldn't get it done.  That is quite an accomplishment to get done in an evening.  I've knit socks a couple of times, takes me all winter, winters are l-o-n-g in Minnesota. I marvel she got one done in an evening.

My fabrics are similar to what is shown in Rosemary Youngs book, The Civil War Diary Quilt.

I printed up the foundation paper using the companion CD.  The block is broken down into three sections.  I wrote the fabric colors in the different sections so that I can keep track as I sew along.

Sewing on the lines... remember to sew pass the line 1/4" to form a 'seam'.

The three sections are sewn and trimmed, all ready to be pieced together.  This is a 'Churn Dash' block...

'Games, Music and Knitting'
July 20, 1864

Remember to post you Civil War Saturday blocks on the flickr group!  I love to see photos.  Rosemary has a new book out.  'The Civil War Anniversary Quilt'  There is also a companion CD available which I highly recommend if you buy the book.  I've gotten a copy of her new book.  Instead of making one big quilt she has broken it down into three smaller quilts. It'll be awhile before I tackle a quilt from her new book.  Need to get my Civil War Diary Quilt done first. You can order her book through her website.

Happy quilting and perfect stitches to you,