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| Ribbon Dance Quilt Jan Altomare of Cocoa Quilts |
If you desire a quilt design that combines elegance with simplicity, the Ribbon Dance Quilt by Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Company is an ideal choice. The pattern uses half-square triangles to create a flowing ribbon, making it both pleasing to the eye and simple for quilters of every skill level.
About the Ribbon Dance Quilt:
The Ribbon Dance Quilt is about 78" x 86" and is made from 10" precut fabric squares, also referred to as layer cakes. The design uses a simple method of making half-square triangles, which are then set into place to create the energetic ribbon pattern. This method not only makes it easy to put the quilt together but also provides flexibility in the use of fabrics.
Materials Needed:
You'll need the following to make the Ribbon Dance Quilt:
- 1 layer cake (10" solid precut fabric squares) pack
- 1 layer cake (10" print precut fabric squares) pack
- ¾ yard inner border fabric
- 1½ yards outer border fabric
- 7¼ yards of backing fabric
The quilt used in the tutorial originally has the Garden Splendor collection by Wild Apple for Robert Kaufman as its focal point, featuring bold spring colors and prints.
Create Half-Square Triangles: Cut a solid and print 10'' square, draw diagonal line, quilt a quarter-inch on both sides of the line, and cut along drawn line to produce two half-square triangles.
Assemble the Blocks: Layer the half-square triangles to create the ribbon design, keeping the directionality in mind to achieve the desired flow.
Add Borders: Once the center design is complete, include the inner and outer borders to frame the quilt and improve its aesthetics.
This organized system enables design uniformity while giving flexibility of choice in block position and fabric selection.
Design Tips:
- Fabric Selection: Choose contrasting colors between the solid and print fabrics to accentuate the ribbon effect.
- Layout Planning: Sew your blocks together first to determine the most visually appealing arrangement and ensure the ribbon effect carries on unbroken.
- Seam Consistency: Employ an even quarter-inch seam throughout for balance and simplicity when assembling the quilting top.
For a step-by-step video tutorial and additional resources, visit the official Missouri Star Quilt Company tutorial: Ribbon Dance Quilt Tutorial
Final Thoughts!
Ribbon Dance Quilt pattern offers a contrast between simplicity and loveliness, perfect for a project that you are looking to create a piece that is both beautiful and without intricate piecing. Whether you are creating a gift or your personal collection, this pattern guarantees a rewarding quilting experience.
