Foundation Piecing
This version of the Awareness Ribbon quilt block is foundation pieced. If that method is new to you, be sure to read foundation piecing basics, and perhaps make a sample Log Cabin block before you begin.Foundation templates are a mirror image of the actual quilt block. For this block, you'll sew mostly with long triangles (cut from bars) and long strips of fabric.
Cancer Ribbon Quilt Block Templates
The file contains templates for two ribbon block sizes, 3" x 4" and 6" x 7" (finished).
- Most bias edges are positioned on the interior of the block, where they're stabilized by other patches.
6" x 7" Ribbon Block, Top Half
Background:Sizes are approximate; use scraps if you like.
- (1) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" square (piece 1)
- (2) 2-1/2" x 2-3/4" bars, each cut in half once diagonally (creates mirror image pairs) (pieces 7 through 10)
- (2) 1-3/8" x 5" bars (pieces 11 and 12)
Pink: (or other appropriate color)
- (1) 2" x 2-1/2" bar (piece 4)
- (2) 1-3/4" x 5" bars (pieces 12 and 13)
- 2-1/2" wide strip, start with at least 10" in length (pieces 2, 3, 5 and 6)
6" x 7" Ribbon Block, Bottom Half
Background:
- (2) 4" x 2-3/4" bars (cut each in half once diagonally -- cut the bars along opposite diagonals, two triangles won't be used) (pieces 2 and 5)
- (1) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" square (piece 3)
Pink: (or other appropriate color)
- 2-1/4" wide strip, about 9" long (pieces 1 and 4)
