If you’ve made any of my previous patterns, you know that I usually name my quilts after family members and friends.  So perhaps you’re curious about who the hooker is!  Well, there’s no scandalous family story here (at least not that I know of).  General Hooker was an officer in the Civil War who rewarded the valiant efforts of his troops with a red patch to be worn on their hats.  (Sort of reminds me of the stickers on college football helmets for outstanding plays in a game!)  Perhaps Hooker’s patches looked something like the 3” red blocks in this quilt.  Finished size: -  29" x 33"    Designed by Carol Hopkins