Had my brother-in-law, Alex, been a soldier in the Civil War, his culinary skills undoubtedly would have earned him the job of cooking for his fellow soldiers. Even if the available supplies were limited to dried beans, as was often the case, he would have figured out how to make a tasty meal! The round shape in the 4 ½” block reminds me of a pot, and coincidentally, the border fabric has a motif that even looks like kidney beans. Finished size: - 36" x 42" Designed by Carol Hopkins