Fig Tree Quilts has a pattern for this block called Nutmeg Stars that I recently bought. It finishes to an 11 inch finished block. If you want to skip drafting it yourself, you might want to consider buying this pattern.

Hi Nancy,
I just posted photos on my profile for you to copy. I didn't see a way to attach file using your profile. If it doesn't work from my profile, send my your e-mail and I send it there. I put up the cutting measurments for an 16 inch block and one paper piecing. Let me know what size block you want to make and I could let you how to cut your strips. THe only pieces they don't give measurments for are the odd shaped B & D and also the center but you should be able to figure that out.

Let me know if I can help with different size block. Cheryl

Look what I found: http://www.dianegaudynski.net/

Diane's "Shadows of Umbria" uses this block, but in multiple colors.

littleflower wrote:
Hi Teri,

Thanks so much for the offer, but there's no need for you to do that. I can create the pattern and piecing instructions, but was more concerned with the name and history of the block. I think the piecing could be similar to piecing of the "Rolling Stone" block.

Florence is so right about the value of this forum. It's not only a great information resource, but it's great to know that there are others who share my passion.

Nancy

cjbeg wrote:
Hi Cheryl,

I'd love that! Buttons and Bows is a great block name.

Thanks,
Nancy

sandytn wrote:
Hi Sandy,

That block is just like the one I was trying to name. I prefer the name "Wheel of Fortune" to "Octagon Star". This gives me more to go on.

Thanks,
Nancy

This is such an amazing example of the VALUE of this site, and forum participation! Mystery solved with more than one answer!
Florence

Nancy, I had just looked this block up yesterday and printed out the cutting directions.. If you want I could send it to your e-mail. What got me looking into this block, is

http://www.quiltuniversity.com/classlist.htm#ButtonsAndBows

THere is a class on how to make it. But I thought I would just as easy to use my EQ 6

Cheryl

Wow, Sandy, that's the pattern. Nancy, given a bit of time I could probably come up with directions for you. At this point it would have to wait until mid-November, however, I'd be happy to do this for you.

Teri

You block may be Wheel of Fortune. I found it in my EQ6 and found a reference to it at the following site. It shows it as a block pattern and actually is an easy pattern. There is a modern Wheel of Fortune block that looks nothing like this. Hope this is what you are looking for.

http://ladiesartcompany.com/history.htm

http://www.quiltindex.org/basicdisplay.php?pbd=MichiganMSUMuseum-a0a7c6-a

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BLESS YOU for trying such a difficult pattern. This looks like something that would be very complicated. Do keep us posted on your progress even if you only get a few done for a wall hanging... I bet it will be beautiful.

I decided to search "The Quilt Index" for Peaceful Valley, but did not get any hits. My instincts suggested that the block should be named "Octagon Star" and voila, I found an antique quilt made with this block. You can see the quilt at http://www.quiltindex.org/basicdisplay.php?pbd=MichiganMSUMuseum-a0a7c6-a

I'm thrilled to find the name, but think I'll have to draft my own pattern.

Thanks Teri & Julie for your help,
Nancy

jamonty wrote:
Julie,

My internet search on "peaceful valley" + "quilt" only returned an appliqued picture quilt. I'll check out the book at the library.

Thanks,
Nancy