72 by 64 inches
top finished 2025
Block finishes 3 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches
768 blocks
I have sketched many variations of the ladder quilt design over the years.
You can see one version posted in 2022 HERE.
A reverse coloration with double-width blocks of this current one I posted HERE.
I first used this design with this current proportions in a doll quilt I made in 1995. I will hunt down the pre-digital life photograph of it.
Block is two pieces:
Red rectangle cut 1 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches, cut 786
White square cut 2 1/2 inches, cut 786
Press to the red
Sew into 2s, 4s, then 8s.
Keep the pressing consistant, always pressing to the edge that ends in a red rectangle.
Take three 8s, and sew into a row
Make 32 rows
Press again to the end with a red rectangle
Take two rows, rotate one, and sew together, putting into the machine with the row that starts with a square on the top. This allows the subsequent rows to go together with the seams butting, making accuracy easier.
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| make blocks, sew into pairs, then into 4s, and then into 8s (the 8s are pictured in next picture) |
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| Three 8-block segmants, sew into one row Sew into pairs, then 4s, then 8s |
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| Sew into four panels of 8 rows each |
Sew the 32 rows into 16 pairs
Press to the left
Sew into 4-row panels
Press to the left
Sew into 8-row panels
Press to the left
Sew the top together
Press all row seams to the left
Stay-stitch right away to keep all those seams from popping
Everything nests
My design, use at your pleasure.
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| Backing is Clara Jean for Dear Stella, DCJ2844 |
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