Holiday Ribbons Quilt Pattern

By Janet Wickell, About.com Guide

1. Use the easy sandwich method to pair a neutral 2-7/8" x 2-7/8" square with a red square of the same size. When complete, you will have two red/neutral half square triangle units that measure 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" each.

2. Repeat, pairing all remaining red and neutral squares of that size to make a total of (16) identical half square triangle units.

3. Refer to the illustration, upper left portion. Arrange (1) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" neutral square with (2) half square triangles to create the top row; one half square triangle unit and (2) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" dark, multicolor squares to form row 2; one half square triangle unit, one 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" dark squares and one 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" medium green square to form row 3.

4. Sew components of each row together. Press seam allowances in adjoining rows in opposite directions and then sew the rows together. Press. The unit should measure 6-1/2" x 6-1/2".

5. Make three more identical 6-1/2" x 6-1/2" for block corners.

6. Arrange two block corners as shown, illustration's center. Place a 2-1/2" x 6-1/2" light green bar between them vertically. Sew the three pieces together, pressing the seam allowances towards the green bars.

7. Repeat to make a second block unit.

8. Sew a 2-1/2" x 6-1/2" light green bar to opposite sides of a 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" red square. Press seam allowances towards the square.

9. Sew the new bar unit horizontally between the block halves. Press. The quilt block should measure 14-1/2" x 14-1/2".

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• 30" Holiday Ribbons Quilt
• Make the Holiday Ribbons Quilt Block
• Assemble the Holiday Ribbons Quilt
• Make a Coordinating Table Runner
• Make Coordinating Holiday Ribbon Placemats
• Alternate Color Layout for Holiday Ribbons Quilt

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