Patchwork Square Blog: Henry Clay quotes

January 04, 2016

Clay's Choice II

For those new quilters it is sometimes helpful to sew larger blocks and therefore there are less blocks to make to create your quilt. This Clay's Choice II quilt block does have quite a few pieces, but I have taken liberties with the pattern to simplify it. Where there were many identical squares sewn together, I made rectangles instead. Where there were two half square triangle patches sewn together, I used flying geese units. (I can't resist those flying geese patches, and if you are a steady reader of this website, you will know those are my favourites.) By simply taking your time, the block goes together quickly.

Many of you will know of Clay's Choice as a different block. And ... you would be right. However, as is quite common in the quilting world, you might find more than one block with the same name. So, to avoid confusion, I have named this one Clay's Choice II.

If you are at all interested in the history of Clay's Choice, the original block was designed by Nancy Cabot for her daily column in the Chicago Tribune in 1933 under the heading "Henry Clay's Efforts to Maintain Union Inspired Interesting Quilt". However, that was in reference to the original Clay's Choice block. I cannot find any information on today's featured block with the same name, so would be pleased if anyone does know and would like to contact me.

Interesting Quotes from Henry Clay

Statistics are no substitute for judgment.

Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart.

Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.

Of all human powers operating on the affairs of mankind, none is greater than that of competition.

There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America.

Sir, I would rather be right than be President.

_{'Clay's Choice II' quilt block image © W. Russell, patchworksquare.com

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