Jacob’s Ladder Box Baby Quilt
This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share a commission.The batik Jacob’s Ladder blocks are finally finished and make an adorable baby quilt. I am using the Jacob’s Ladder variation quilt block that I showed you not too long ago.
Jacob’s Ladder Box Baby Quilt
24″ x 36″
I asked if anyone knew the name of the block I made but never heard anything so I’m going to call it Jacob’s Ladder Box for this baby quilt.
The batik fabrics are from the new Graphics Gem collection from Island Batik. I received the collection in my last Island Batik ambassador box and also the gray and white solid batiks that I used for my basic colors.
Jacob’s Ladder Box quilt pattern is now available as a PDF with instructions and full color diagrams to make it in 5 different sizes!
I only used the teal batiks for my blocks so I’ll have plenty of fabrics for another quilt project.
I always think it is funny how I can miss something that really pops out at me in a photo! Notice the top right corner of the Jacob’s Ladder quilt block, I forgot to quilt two of the white squares!
I hauled my white ladder downstairs and used it outside to take photos of my quilt. This is the same ladder I showed in my quilt photography backdrop post. I really miss my brick wall!
You can read my post on the Jacob’s Ladder variation block tutorial which has directions on how to make the block by rotary cutting or using AccuQuilt dies.
The quilt blocks can also be made in no time at all with the AccuQuilt cutter and 8 inch Qube dies which are on sale right now.
I did a simple meandering free motion quilting using white and teal Aurifil thread. Oops..another photo before I finished my quilting.
How to make the baby quilt
Make six 12″ quilt blocks using this tutorial.
Yardage for the baby quilt:
- White – 7/8 yard
- Gray – 1/4 yard
- Teal – 6 different batiks – 1/4 yard each
- Teal for binding – 1/2 yard
- Backing – 1 yard
I use the Electric Quilt program to design my quilt blocks and quilts. I thought you might like to see a few more ways you could use this block.
48″ x 60″ Quilt
20 blocks
- White – 1 5/8 yard
- Gray – 5/8 yard
- Pink – 5/8 yard
- Dark Pink – 5/8 yard
- Binding – 1/2 yard
- Backing – 4 yards
60″ x 72″ Quilt
30 blocks
- White – 2 1/8 yards
- Gray – 7/8 yard
- Fabrics for the blocks – you can get 2 blocks from each 1/4 yard of fabric
Jacob’s Ladder Box quilt pattern is now available as a PDF with instructions and full color diagrams to make it in 5 different sizes!
The binding was sewn on with my vintage 15-91 Singer sewing machine using my easy machine binding tutorial.
Leftover purple batik blocks
I originally was going to make the baby quilt bigger with a mixture of teal and purple blocks but changed my mind and just made a small quilt.
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I have been looking for months for a pattern for king size quilt. This is what I want to use…tan, gray brown and charcoal. Will send pix next year!. I am from St Louis long ago. I remember Miss.river flooding.
What a pretty design! The Graphic Gems fabric collection really pops against that bright white. Have a fabulous day!
Connie great name for ur baby quilt..
Thanks Teresa!
Another great project Connie!
Yes, please put this in a PDF format…..love the quilt!
Finally got the PDF finished and it has 5 different sizes of the quilt!
I would love to have a PDF of the Jacob pattern!
Finally got the PDF finished and it has 5 different sizes of the quilt!
Love your version of Jacob’s Ladder. It is just the pattern that will showcase a favorite bunch of fabrics I have been saving! And that white ladder works great!
This is a beautiful baby quilt and I love the fabrics you used.
Hello Connie, This quilt is fabulous! Jacobs Ladder is one of my favorite blocks. Yet, the way that you designed this block around that block is brilliant! I imagine that you could easily have it published, if you so desired. I know that I will be making this quilt for sure! Thank you so much for sharing the tutorial! Have a wonderful day!
Thanks Brenda!
Such a pretty block and quilt. I haven’t seen that block before, so your name for it totally works!! Looking forward to making this!
Love this quilt – thought aha a signature quilt for retirement parties, wedding anniversary…..and so flexible. This is going to be the next wedding shower quilt I make unless I make your Fiesta or Star Dust. Might try this for a table runner first. The Fiesta has been staring me in the face while I collect the fabrics. So pretty.
Thanks,
Joan
A signature quilt is a great idea Joan!