Ribbon Pole Quilt Block
What you need:
4 x different 100% cotton fabrics, with the suggested
combination of colours and prints below. If using
fabric off a bolt you will need:
(A) Background fabric, preferably a blender or solid
colour - 15cm strip.
(B) (B) Fabric for the First Ribbon, preferably a blender or
solid colour fabric - 15cm strip.
(C) Fabric for the Second Ribbon, preferably a blender
or solid colour fabric - 15cm strip.
(D) Fabric for the Pole, preferably a contrasting blender
or solid colour fabric - 15cm strip.
Rotary Cutter
Cutting Mat
Ruler
Sewing Machine
Iron
Tips before you start
- Pre-wash and press your fabric before you start to avoid shrinkage. Follow the care instructions for your chosen fabric.
- Press using a pressing cloth to prevent damaging your fabric. Test your iron settings on a scrap piece of fabric before you start your project.
Step 1: Cut the Pieces
Fabric (A) Cut four squares of 5” x 5”.
Fabric (B) Cut three squares of 5” x 5”.
Fabric (C) Cut three squares of 5” x 5”.
Fabric (D) Cut two squares of 5” x 5”.
Step 2: Creating the Half Square Triangles (HST)
Take one square of Fabric (A) and one of Fabric (B).
Right sides together, draw a diagonal line from opposite corners on the back of the Fabric (B).
Sew a line 1/4” away from each side of the drawn line.
Cut on the drawn line between the two rows of stitching.
Now you have two HST (Half Square Triangles). Press and trim these pieces to 4 ½” x 4 ½” squares.
Repeat the steps above combining:
- Another two squares, one of Fabric (A) + Fabric (B)
- Two squares, one of Fabric (A) + Fabric (C) (x2)
- Two squares, one of Fabric (C) + Fabric (D)
- Two squares, one of Fabric (B) + Fabric (D)
Step 3: Assembling the Rows
Place the HST squares into the formation below:
Sew the HST squares of each row together using a ¼” seam allowance.
Step 4: Assembling the 9 Patch Block
Sew the pieces of each row together using a ¼” seam allowance. Press and trim to 12 ½” x 12 ½”.
Finished Block
Optional Step: Creating the Ribbon Pole Sequence
The Ribbon Pole Block can turn into a longer quilt with the visual effect of “ribbons” twisting around a “pole”.
You can create the braided visual quilt by assembling four 9-patch blocks with a modified order for the HSTs:
Final Result
