Wow! What a great website! Thanks, Julie. Nancy, how lucky you are to have met Cuesta Benberry! I remember her name mentioned so many times in the 1980's. That block is beautiful and I'm tempted to draft it and make it. I would probably hand piece it. What method will you use? I don't remember seeing it in any publication before. Your making the block will be a great tribute to her. Judy in Torrance

Julie,

You're right. It does seem complex, especially since it's only an 8" block. However, I will try it now that I know the fabric values to use. It appears to be made of five different values--light, med light, medium, med dark, and dark.

I will post my finished block when I complete it. I might try making a larger block first, just to make it easier. You will be notified when it's posted on my profile.

Cuesta was an honorary member of my guild, but hadn't attended meetings since I joined due to her ill health. Fortunately, I did get to meet her once and exchange a few e-mails with her. She was a lovely woman. I wanted to make a Cuesta's Choice block in her honor.

Have a good weekend,
Nancy

Oh,I see....I didn't notice that was the same block behind them.Knowing the colors or at least the lights and darks makes a big difference.I like to piece,but this one looks pretty compicated.If you make it,post a picture.Glad to be of some help.Maybe I'll fool with it too if I get a free moment. Julie

Hi Julie,

How did you ever find this????

Thanks so much! Actually, I already had a copy of the Cuesta's Choice quilt block pattern (as in photos 5 & 6). What I didn't have is a copy of the finished block, so I didn't know which pieces should be dark or light or medium fabrics. I did notice in the background of photo 7 is a small image of the finished block--oh, how I wish it were in color. Anyway, this gives me a some idea of what the finished block should look like. This is the best I've found so far. Now, I know why a search on "Cuesta's Choice" doesn't return these webpages--it's only printed in the photo.

I was told that this pattern was published in a book somewhere, but so far I haven't had any luck finding it. If I ever do find it, I will let you know.

Again, thanks,
Nancy

Hi again,this might be less confusing.Just go to http://www.centerforthequilt.org. The page you are looking for is quilting treasures.There are several different links to it,but right in the center is a circle of icons,just click on the treasure box.On the treasure page under portraits click on Cuesta,then on photo gallery,then on Cuesta gallery.Photos 5&6are of the block.Much less confusing,right?Sorry, I'm a computer dunce! Hope this helps.Julie

Hi Nancy,I found a block called Cuesta's Choice designed by Hazel Carter at the centerforthequilt.org/gallery.Also centerforthequilt.org/timeline mentions "Kennedy Eternal Flame"designed by Ceusta Benberry and a quilt called "Jo Baker's Birthday" designed by Faith Ringgold in honor of Cuesta installed in the St. Louis Art Museum. Hope this helps.Sorry,I don't know how to put a link into this message. Julie

Years ago, a block was designed in honor of Cuesta Benberry. Has anyone made this block or seen a photo of this block finished? If so, please post where I can see it. I heard that the pattern is published in a book, but I've been unable to find it online or in a library. If you know the name of the book, please let me know.

Thanks!!!