New Hampshire joined the United States, along eight other states in 1788, the country quickly growing as more and more states ratified the Constitution. Tucked up next to Maine, this small state has only 9,349 sq. mi. and it seems that most of it is still in its natural state.
I’ve visited New Hampshire a few times, most recently for the New England Quilt Expo, hosted by Bits N Pieces, a shop in Pelham. I’ve taught at both places, including my Elemental Coat pattern, Cuddle® blankets and robes. In fact, if you’re looking for Cuddle® fabrics, it’s the place to go.
Quilt Block
This is a pictorial style of foundation paper piecing (FPP) and is a completely different look from the Delaware block which was also FPP. The tutorial will walk you through the whole process.
While the logo to the right bears the face of the The Old Man on the Mountain, there are other famous mountains in New Hampshire and this quilt block takes inspiration from the White Mountains, popular with skiers from around the world.
Tips for the New Hampshire White Mountains block:
- Starch your fabrics before you start
- Precut your fabric to make it easier to cut the right sizes.
- Use a shorter stitch length, like 1.4-1.6mm
- Press and trim after every seam.
- Use the Add-a-Quarter Plus ruler.
- Give it a good press with a clapper, if available, at the end.
Quilt Shops
Bits n Pieces (Pelham, NH) website
Pintuck and Purl (North Hampton, NH) website
Compass Point Quilts (East Kingston, NH) website
I can’t wait to see what you make with the White Mountain block and if you’ve been to or live in New Hampshire, tell me about your favorite quilt shops or places to visit in Connecticut!
Happy sewing!
