West Virginia State Block Quilt Pattern

If you’re a fan of traditional quilting with a vibrant twist, the West Virginia State Block is a must-try for your next project. With striking colors and bold geometric symmetry, this 12″ x 12″ quilt block celebrates state pride while offering a beautiful exercise in precision piecing. Whether you’re exploring all 50 U.S. state blocks or just want a fresh design to feature, this one shines with elegance and contrast.

Whether you’re on a journey to stitch your way through all the U.S. state quilt blocks or simply looking for a bold and beautiful geometric design, the West Virginia State Block offers both tradition and charm. This timeless 12″ block design features crisp points, dynamic color contrast, and a star-like formation that captures the eye and invites creativity.

What makes this block especially appealing is its versatility. You can use it as a standalone feature in wall hangings or pillows, or repeat it across a full quilt top for a striking pattern full of movement and symmetry. Its combination of paper piecing and traditional color placement makes it both a fun challenge and a rewarding finish for quilters of all skill levels.

West Virginia State Block Quilt Pattern

Fabric Requirements

To complete this block, you’ll need three main fabric colors:

• Dark Blue

• Dark Tomato (Red)

These strong contrasts create a bold visual impact while staying true to the traditional palette used in many state block collections.

Template Requirements

To make this block using English Paper Piecing (EPP), you’ll need to download and print the templates in the following quantities:

• Template A – Print 4 copies

• Template B – Print 24 copies

• Template C – Print 4 copies

• Template D – Print 8 copies

Cutting Instructions

Use your printed templates to cut the following from your chosen fabrics:

• From Dark Blue Fabric:

  • 12 of Template B

• From Dark Tomato Fabric:

  • 12 of Template B

• From White Fabric:

  • 4 of Template A

  • 4 of Template C

  • 8 of Template D

Sewing Instructions

Corner Units

1. Make 4 units by sewing a red B to the end of template D.

2. Make 4 units by sewing a blue B to the end of template D.

3. Join one red BD unit and one blue BD unit to opposite sides of a white template C piece, following the layout. Make 4 corner units in total.

Center Units

1. Join a red B and blue B piece together to form a unit. Make 8.

2. Sew a red/blue B unit to each side of a white template A piece. Make 4 center units.

Block Assembly

1. Sew a corner unit to each side of one center unit to create the top and bottom rows.

2. Join the two remaining center units to form the middle row.

3. Sew all rows together to complete the block layout.

Finished Size: 12 ½″ unfinished (will finish at 12″ square when sewn into a quilt)

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The West Virginia State Block is a great project for fans of English Paper Piecing and those who love a structured yet colorful quilt design. Its combination of classic shapes and sharp color contrast makes it ideal for state-themed samplers, patriotic quilts, or even standalone pillows or framed mini quilts.

👉 Don’t forget to download the EPP templates to get started!

Happy quilting!