It's Day 2 of our Bali Blog Hop! We're back with another inspiring tutorial for using these rich, gorgeous Bali prints! Today Stephanie from Stitched Together Studios shares her wonky version of the classic Jacob's Ladder block. Enjoy!
I love batiks … all colors, all designs, every single thing about them, so I was thrilled to open up my fabric package and find the Rio and Dolce collections! I think they blend together beautifully (as do most batiks) so I chose to mix them up and use them together.
I immediately thought of the Jacob’s Ladder block – quick
and easy, and it creates so many cool secondary patterns depending on how you
put it all together! I whipped out my rulers and rotary cutter, and in just a
few minutes I had this on my design wall:
Pretty, but lacking a little something …. There is RIO in
these blocks for goodness sakes, land of the samba, Carnival, Copacabana Beach,
and the upcoming Summer Olympics! I could do better.
Enter “A Escada de Jaco” (loose translation in Portuguese, the official language of Brazil)
Fabric Requirements
Enter “A Escada de Jaco” (loose translation in Portuguese, the official language of Brazil)
Fabric Requirements
(1) each 3-1/2” square from (10) batiks
(10) 3-1/2” squares of white
(2) each 5” squares from (2) batiks
Four Patch Units (make 5): Sew
3-1/2” batik and white squares together in pairs, then sew the pairs together
into 4 patch units. Using your 4-1/2” ruler trim block at a fun wonky angle.
Half Square Triangle Units (make
4): Lay (1) white half square triangle right sides together at an angle on top
of (1) 5” batik square, then sew along the angled line. Trim batik fabric, then
press with seam allowance towards batik. Again, use your 4-1/2” ruler to trim
square at a fun wonky angle.
To complete your block, lay out
your four patch units making one diagonal white line and one diagonal batik
line, then add in your half square triangle units with the white towards the
center. Sew your units together into rows, then sew your rows together – and
there you have it … “A Escada de Jaco.”
The finished block: Brazilian pizzazz!
Thanks, Stephanie!
Inspired by her block for this tutorial, Stephanie used the rest of her fat quarters and about a yard of white solid to create 6 Escada de Jaco blocks. She framed them with a 1" white border and a 5" improvisationally pieced border to create a 36" x 48" quilt top. So bright and beautiful! She'll be donating this to Quilted EMbrace, a group dedicated to "covering our seniors with a hug, one quilt at a time." (Click here to learn more about Quilted EMbrace.)
For a chance to win a fat quarter bundle of the Dolce and Rio fabrics we're featuring in this blog hop, make sure you're following us, either through a blog reader or by email (both options in the right-hand sidebar). Leave a comment below letting us know that you are, and also telling us if you've ever made a wonky block. Giveaway is open through Sunday, May 15th at 11:59 pm EST.
Click here to see the entire Rio collection.
Click here to see the entire Dolce collection.
Stop back each day this week to catch all of the tutorials!
Monday: Chris @ made by ChrissieD
Tuesday: Stephanie @ Stitched Together Studios
Wednesday: Benartex Blog Design Team
Thursday: Kirsten @ KD Quilts
Friday: Alison @ Little Bunny Quilts
Saturday: Debby @ Debby Kratovil Quilts
Click here to see the entire Dolce collection.
Stop back each day this week to catch all of the tutorials!
Monday: Chris @ made by ChrissieD
Tuesday: Stephanie @ Stitched Together Studios
Wednesday: Benartex Blog Design Team
Thursday: Kirsten @ KD Quilts
Friday: Alison @ Little Bunny Quilts
Saturday: Debby @ Debby Kratovil Quilts
I have never made a wonky block, but your tutorial makes it look easy. Following on Bloglovin and e-mail. crystalbluern at tds dot net
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ReplyDeleteI follow you via bloglovin - I did make some wonky blocks to be inclused in a wall hanging project - problem was that they were small and you couldn't really tell they were wonky, looked like they were sewn by a 2 year old!
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I follow by email and bloglovin! I made a wonky block last night for a mug rug! churcae(at)auburn(dot)edu
ReplyDeleteI follow via Bloglovin. Yes, love wonky blocks...nothing has to match, and it's ok if points are cut off!
ReplyDeleteI follow via email. =) Yes, I've made wonky blocks and they work great for kids quilts.
ReplyDeleteYes, I've made wonky blocks. On purpose, most of the time! This block looks really cool and seems fun to make, I'll have to try it. I follow by GFC and email.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. i LOVE batiks and I love your wonky blocks. they turned out great! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI follow you via e-mail. I haven't made a wonky block but Jacob's ladder is on my to-do list. Thank you for sharing the detailed tutorial.
ReplyDeleteYes I am following you but I haven't made a wonky block yet.
ReplyDeleteThe wonky block is so much nicer than the traditional one, which I've never been the least bit interested in sewing. But now I'd love to sew a wonky one.
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ReplyDeleteI am a loyal follower via e-mail. I love wonky blocks of all kinds, don't have to worry about seams lining up perfectly. :)
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I follow by email. It has been awhile since doing a Wonky Block, but they are a lot of fun. This one looks like one I would do for a certain person in my life; so thank you so much for sharing it!
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your blocks are great. i think for the top block in the middle white section from corner to corner and between the colored blocks I would add a thin black line. I have never made a wonky block yet. on my to do list. i follow you by email
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I follow via e-mail and Bloglovin. I made 1 wonky block.
ReplyDeletei've made some that wasn't suppose to be wonky that was
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog earlier from ChrissieD's and got my 1st email from you! I have made a few wonky star blocks for a quilt a couple of years ago, but this one speaks to me!!! I love batiks and I am gonna run to my sewing room and make this block right now!!!! Yee haw!!!
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ReplyDeletethanks for the cute block! I have only made a few wonky blocks ever. I follow thru BlogLovin' pjrquilter(at)msn(dot)com
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! I love it! I've made a few wonky quilts and they are so much fun! I follow via email.
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I follow you thru blog lovin. Great blocks
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ReplyDeleteI love wonky blocks. Your tutorial explains why better than I ever could.
ReplyDeleteIt's been awhile since I've made wonky blocks, but they are fun and the results are always amazing!! I follow you via email and Bloglovin!! Batiks are a favourite of mine too!
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ReplyDeleteI've not intentionally made a wonky block, just a few cutting mishaps have made a block or two turn out that away.
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i am a follower and love to make wonky blocks! thanks!
ReplyDeleteI follow via email. Yes, I've made one quilt with wonky blocks and it was really cute. I think the wonkiness gives the quilt a whimsical look.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying your posts and ideas. Made a slice and dice throw in a class. I follow via email.
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This is such a beautiful block!
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I like wonky houses, & I've made stacknwack's that are pretty wonky.
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I made a block that had a wonky border. It was my first time, and I was not happy with it. But your tutorial looks so easy, that I may revisit it to make a more pleasing one. Thanks. I follow your blog via a blog reader.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower via Feedly. And I've made wonky stars and wonky 9-patches. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this Escada de Jaco block. The finished quilt is so very modern, colorful and stunning! I follow via Google Friends Connect.
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DeleteI follow you by email, and I have made wonky blocks. They are lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Your Block is sooo cool! LOVE the Quilt!!! AWESOME!! I made one Throw with wonky blocks...very fun!
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Pretty fabrics! I'm following you on GFC, and no, I have never made a wonky block. Thanks and God bless! ILuvTheEucharist (at) aol.com
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Beautiful fabric! I've never made it wonky block but I like how they look. I follow by email.
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I am a blog follower of yours on Bloglovin and yes, I've made a few wonky blocks and love them, especially because I don't have to be so precise with stitching and cutting!
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ReplyDeleteI have made a Wonky quilt but not like this one. Great quilt. Such fun and beautiful fabric.
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I follow your blog. I have made far to few wonky blocks in my life, only a couple, but I hope to make lots more in the future.
ReplyDeleteI follow you by e-mail. I have made a few wonky blocks and I really like this one!
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I follow via Bloglovin. I've made several wonky star blocks. They're great because points don't have to match!
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ReplyDeleteI follow you by email, and yes I've made wonky blocks before; they are fun and freeing!
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I am a follower by email. I have made only a few wonky star blocks.
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I follow by email. I have not made wonky blocks at least not intentionally.
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Im a follower of yours by email.
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I love this delightfully joyful wonky block! I've never made a wonky block, but I'm going to try this one. I follow via Bloglovin. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI follow by email and Bloglovin. I have made a wonky block. I had a shoe panel and added strips around it, then cut it Caty wonkus. So fun.
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ReplyDeleteI am a follower via bloglovin'. I have never made a wnky block until now! Looks great though!
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ReplyDeleteI follow on blogspot, and I also get the preview packs. I am allergic to non-parallel lines, so I can't do a wonky block ;-)
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Very nice looking block - the colors really make it stand out. I make wonky/liberated/improv blocks and like doing it! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteLove the wonky block. I think this would help my OCD a great deal. I struggle with traditional, must match, perfect piecing. Wonky could be a big relief.
ReplyDeleteLove the wonky block, very cool. Thanks for sharing. Diane O
ReplyDeleteLove the wonky block, very cool. Thanks for sharing. Diane O
ReplyDeleteLove the wonky block, very cool. Thanks for sharing. Diane O
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