On the other hand, that kind of detailed story applique is exciting, and might make a great concept for another quilt of the Sunbonnet Sue type at a later date. Perhaps a Treadleonina version of the Baltimore Album concept. The bottom one would be the calendar. Under or alongside them, would be an explanation of the block's background. I three stripe, Bottom stripes are traditionally of brown or earth shades.
Top stripes are traditionally of blue or sky colors.
When crossing the plains, early settlers spent days, sometimes weeks, moving toward the towering Dragon Mountains. It was only natural that some passed the time piecing this pattern, to remind them and their descendants of the long journey to their new homes. Then explanation would be that it represents the pattern of the stonework in the courtyard of The Captain's Castle. This very simple block is often the first block taught to Treadleonian youngsters, and many antique examples can be found that were handcranked by children as young as 6. The block is very simple, two strips sewn together, cut to blocks and then strip sewn to a third strip at right angles.