One Block at a Time

I'm finally getting back to a project that I began in late 2006/early 2007, when I lived in Israel... A vintage-inspired peacock quilt.

Here's how it looks so far:

Here is a close-up of one block (the one my husband says is his favorite!)

This quilt is based on a vintage photo of a quilt that I stumbled upon accidentally several years ago.  I have no idea who made it or when, but I was so intrigued that I felt I HAD to have the pattern for the blocks.  It was quite difficult to figure out!  I can actually remember sweating during the process!
I am so glad I did it though, but I will be even more happy if I can finish this quilt once and for all :-)

Here is the original photo:

My quilt will call for 8 blocks per color: 4 left-facing and 4 right-facing.
Back in 2007, a few people helped me make a few blocks.  I don't know how long it will take me to make all these blocks by myself!  But I will try.

Now that it's on the wall, it inspires me to work on it... one block at a time!