Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Westering Women - Block 7 - July

This month's block is named Courthouse Rock, for the outcropping of the same name in western Nebraska. It is the familiar Log Cabin variation more commonly known as Courthouse Steps. At a distance, my version tends to appear more like a square-in-a-square with the alternating light and dark fabrics.

I was happy for this easy-to-piece block this month. Choosing the fabrics took longer than stitching the block!

We should be entering the mountain states next month. Looking forward to seeing what block Barbara chooses to feature next.  More information on the Westering Women BOM is available on Barbara Brackman's Civil War Quilts blog.


7 comments:

Chantal said...

Your quilt is coming along so beautifully. Lovely fabrics in the Courthouse Rock. ;^)

Barbara said...

These are so pretty. I know what you mean about the choice of fabrics taking as long as the sewing sometimes.

Janet O. said...

Just realized when I saw this post that I haven't seen others posting their July blocks. Must be a busy month. I like the way your value placement has made it a square-in-a-square, and yet the variety of fabrics gives it depth.

Kyle said...

Your blocks are fitting together as you continue along the trail.

Dana Gaffney said...

It may have taken time to pick those fabrics but it looks worth it, I love the balance, it's beautiful.

Lara B. said...

The series of blocks all look wonderful together Pat! And the little tidbits of history and stories make them even better!

Ruth said...

I agree it was nice to have an easier block to make for July. It helped me decide to go ahead and get it done!