This summer, take your quilting to new heights with a fresh twist on the traditional Jacob's Ladder block - Escalated Jacob is perfect for a vibrant and adventurous sewing season. The Escalated Jacob block is all about color and layout!
Join Jacob on his whirlwind Summer Vacation, starting with a festive 4th of July picnic in the park. Picture the day filled with fireworks, hotdogs, and apple pie, surrounded by family and friends celebrating all things USA. This project is not just about creating a beautiful quilt, but also about capturing the essence of summer memories in every stitch.
Gather your supplies, unleash your creativity.. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a beginner, this adventure promises joy, color, and a touch of summer magic in every block you create.
July Fourth Fun Facts
● 88% of Americans celebrate the 4th of July
● 150 million hot dogs are eaten each July 4th
● Americans plan to spend $3 billion on beer and wine
● 74% of all fireworks injuries occur within a month of July 4th
● Independence Day was actually July 2, 1776
● Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on July 4, 1826
● President Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4,1872
● It’s a tradition to eat Salmon on July 4th in New England
● The shortest 4th of July parade is in Aptos, California- 0.6 miles
Fun History Lesson
In 1958, as Alaska and Hawaii were nearing statehood, a history teacher in Lancaster, Ohio gave an assignment to his students to redesign the national flag. A 16-year-old student, Robert G. Heft, used an old 48-star flag and $2.87 worth of blue fabric and white iron-on material to create his design. The teacher gave him a B minus for the assignment. Robert challenged the grade by sending his flag to Washington DC to be considered by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. According to reports, Robert was one of thousands to submit a flag design but the only one who actually sent a stitched flag to DC for consideration. Once his flag was selected, the teacher rightfully changed his grade to an “A”.
General Block Directions:
Nine-Patch Units – with a variety of different colors and prints use nine 2.5” squares and stitch them together in rows of 3 to form a nine-patch unit that finishes at 6.5” x 6.5”.
Make 5
Half Square Triangle Units – Using a background color and a main color, cut 2 – 7” squares of each to make 4 matching HSTs. Square them up to 6.5” (see Basic Beginnings for easy HST directions).
Make 4
Each completed block will measure a whopping 18.5" square. To make our favorite Jacob On The Fourth of July layout you will need 20 Escalated Jacob blocks. Cut a 2.5" white inner border and a 3.5" dark or medium blue outer border to complete the top. Quilt will measure 82" x 100"
Where will Jacob take us next?? Dive into your stack of 2 ½” squares and join us. Select the colors that resonate with your summer travels as you embark on a fun and carefree summer quilting journey. The sewing is straightforward, but the real WOW factor comes from your choice of colors and fabrics.
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