Twisting Ribbon Star Quilt Block

Twisting Ribbon Star Quilt Block

This block design is going to be your best find if you're searching for a way to include some fabulous motion to your upcoming quilting venture. Beautifully designed by Kanitta of Cats & Quilts, the Twisting Ribbon Star Quilt Block is a wonderful design that makes the illusion of folded ribbon fabric spinning around a central point.

The beauty of this pattern is that it's accessible to quilters of all levels. It is designed for a confident beginner and is done in a very simple piecing style and with the classic stitch and flip technique for those sharp sweeping angles. There's no need to be intimidated by paper piecing in order to achieve these clean results, just good paper folding and a precise quarter-inch seam makes it happen.

Kanitta has made updates to her tutorial, making it very versatile as it includes cutting directions for a sweet 6" x 6" mini size, and a large 12" x 12" block. If you're looking to break out your colored stash, it's a great scrap buster but if you're looking to work up a scrap in a tight three-color palette of contrasting dark, medium and background colors, it looks just as vibrant. This block is perfect for use as a single statement pillow or as a continual motif throughout the entire size of quilt.

Looking for some inspiration? Go to the full Cats & Quilts Pattern:

🎀 Twisting Ribbon Star Quilt Block FREE PDF PATTERN by Cats & Quilts

Easter Lily Block

Easter Lily Block

Friends, it's back to the sewing room! I always seem to be searching for new, pretty prints to represent the springtime. If you're thinking of adding a little flowery flower to your next quilting endeavor, you are going to love the Easter Lily Quilt Block this week!

This traditional block is just a sticher's delight and was designed by the brilliant Wendy Russell at PatchworkSquare.

Wendy's design is so great because of the balance between traditional piecing and “cute” movement. This is a clever layout of half square triangles (HSTs) and squares into a beautiful stylized lily. Look at how the main dynamic extends outward, leading you to step right into the cream colored petals and the surrounding green leaves. It seems like a pretty complex design but it's all done using traditional patchwork methods, so it should be completed surprisingly quickly!

This block is ideal for the stash! For a classic spring look, go with the traditional whites and pastels, or for a more modern approach, try adding some colorful batiks for a pop in the floral geometry. It is excellent as an individual element for a table runner or be repeated throughout the top of a quilt for a great perennial garden look.

Looking to cut into your favourite fabrics? To create your own spring masterpiece, download the complete, step-by-step layout guide directly from PatchworkSquare and grab a roll of fabric! Happy stitching!

🎀 Easter Lily Block FREE PDF PATTERN by PatchworkSquare.