West Virginia State Block
May 11, 1858
12″ x 12″
American Made Brand Fabrics:
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Download the English Paper Piecing Templates.
- Print 4 of template A.
- Print 24 of template B.
- Print 4 of template C.
- Print 8 of template D.
Instructions:
From the dark blue fabric, prepare 12 of template B.
From the dark tomato fabric, prepare 12 of template B.
From the white fabric, prepare 4 of template A, 4 of template C, and 8 of template D.
Corner Units
Sew a red B to the end of D using the diagram below for placement. Make 4.
Sew a blue B to the end of D using the diagram below for placement. Make 4.
Sew a red and a blue BD unit to each side of a white C using the diagram below as a placement guide. Make 4.
Center Units
Sew a red B to a blue B to each other, using the color image above for placement. Make 8.
Sew the red/blue B unit to each side of a white A using the diagram below as placement. Make 4.
Block Assembly:
Sew the corner units to each side of a center unit to make the top and bottom rows.
Using the 2 remaining center units, sew the rows together to complete the block.
Block measures 12 1/2″ unfinished.
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Special thanks to Bonnie Browning for use of her book for reference, Vintage Quilt Blocks State by State by Bonnie K. Browning.
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