Update of Twisting Ribbon Star Quilt Block Tutorial
- Kanitta
- May 30
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 12
Finished Block Size: 6" x 6" and 12" x 12"
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
🧵 Quilt Block Introduction:
Looking for a fresh twist on your next quilting project?
Meet the Twisting Ribbon Star — a playful block that gives the illusion of folded ribbons dancing around a center. It’s perfect for bright scraps or coordinated bundles, adding instant movement and charm to any quilt.
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to piece this block using simple triangles and basic units. Whether you're making a full quilt, a pillow, or a mini wall hanging, this block is sure to steal the show!
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What You’ll Need:
2 contrasting fabrics
Background fabric (solid or subtle tone-on-tone)
Rotary cutter and cutting mat (my favorite here)
Quilter’s ruler (I use this one daily)
1/4” foot or guide tape
An iron and pressing mat (I recommend this mat)
✨ Cutting Instructions (for one 6" and 12" block)
6" x 6" Block | Fabric | Size (cut) | Quantity |
A | Background | 1" x 6.5" | 2 |
B | Background | 1" x 5.5" | 2 |
C | Background | 1.5" x 1.5" | 16 |
D | Medium | 1.5" x 2.5" | 8 |
E | Dark | 1.5" x 1.5" | 1 |
F | Dark | 1.5" x 2.5" | 4 |
12" x 12" Block | Fabric | Size (cut) | Quantity |
A | Background | 12.5" x 1.5" | 2 |
B | Background | 10.5" x 1.5" | 2 |
C | Background | 2.5" x 2.5" | 16 |
D | Medium | 2.5" x 4.5" | 8 |
E | Dark | 2.5" x 2.5" | 1 |
F | Dark | 2.5" x 4.5" | 4 |
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🪡 Step-by-Step Instructions:
This block uses the Stitch-and-Flip technique — be sure to check your alignment before trimming the seam.
Check orientation carefully — the ribbons should spiral around the center!
A precise 1/4" seam is key to matching the angles—sew accurately and press after each seam.
*** If you'd like a slightly larger block, simply enlarge the border. For a finished size of 8", cut the borders to (2) 1.5" x 5.5" and (2) 1.5" x 8.5".
This example quilt layout for 6" square, measures approximately 44" x 55". You'll need about 1.5 yards of fabric for the background, 5/8 yard for the sashing, and 1/2 yard for the border.
On point layout.
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