Jacob's Ladder Another block with several names, Jacob's Ladder is also known as Road to Arkansas, Susie's Fancy, Going to Chicago, Off to San Francisco, and The Railroad For the Jacob's Ladder block you will need:         From your background cut two 4 7/8 inch squares and a 2 1/2 by 25 inch strip         From a contrasting color cut two 4 7/8 inch squares and one 2 1/2 by 25 inch strip         Step one: Sew, right sides together, your 2 1/2 inch strips. Cut into ten 2 1/2 inch segments. Sew together into five four-patch blocks. Step two: Place a dark and light 4 7/8 square right sides together. Carefully draw a line down the center, corner to corner, diagonally across the light. (This will be a cutting line when you are finished.) If you have a true 1/4 inch foot on your machine, you can sew on either side of this drawn line. If not, you will have to draw a second line on either side, exactly 1/4 inch from the first line. This will be your sewing line. After you have sewn on your sewing line, 1/4 inch on either side of your corner to corner to line, you will cut this square in half on your cutting line. You will now have two diagonal half-squares, which should measure exactly 4 1/2 inches. Repeat with second set of 4 7/8 inch squares. Step three: Make two sets like this Step four: Make one set like this Sew the sets together in order as shown. Your finished block will be 12 1/2 inches square. Here are a few Jacob's Ladder quilts from friends, thank you ladies for sharing your photos. This pattern can be used for personal use only and can not be used commercially without the owner's permission. No copies may be made without the owner's permission. This includes the patterns as well as any graphics and/or instructions that are associated with a pattern. The content on these pages, including text and images are the sole property of the Delaware Quilts and may not be used in any manner without consent. All Rights Reserved. Jacob's Ladder © Delaware Quilts May 2008 Updated October 11, 2025 |Home| Quilts| Email|