New Jersey- 10" Quilt Block

The next block in our state block series is New Jersey. This striped block is made up of four identical foundation paper-pieced units.  Foundation units for this pattern are provided in PDF format.

Sewing Instructions:

Step 1:   Print out the paper-piecing foundations by clicking here.  (This is a PDF file and will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open.)  Trim around each of the 4 units about 1/8" outside of the dotted line of the seam allowance.  Paper-piece each unit using a very short stitch length setting on your sewing machine.  When you've finished paper-piecing each unit, trim away the excess fabric and paper by cutting along the dotted line of the seam allowance.    Not sure how to paper-piece?  Try our Foundation Paper-Piecing Tutorial for Quilters to learn how!

Step 2:  Using the block illustration above, sew the paper-pieced units together, first in rows, then sew rows together to form block.  Carefully remove paper foundation from the back of the block. and you are done!