Similar to the Jacob's Ladder Block, the Road to California Block consists of four-patches and half square triangles arranged in alternating fashion.
Skill level: Confident beginner
Block Construction
Exploded version of the Road to California Quilt Block
Patches required:
| Patch |  |
 |
 |
 |
| # to cut | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
3x3 Grid Patch with 4-Patch units embedded
Examples: Jacobs ladder| Finished Block Size | Patch Shape | Shape to cut to make patch | Size to Cut | Subcut? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6" |  |  | 2 7/8" |  |
| 6" | | | 1 1/2" | no |
| 9" | | | 2" | no |
| 9" | | | 3 7/8" | |
| 12" | | | 4 7/8" | |
| 12" | | | 2 1/2" | no |
| 15" | | | 3" | no |
| 15" | | | 5 7/8" | |