Welcome to month 6 of the Star Rise BOM. This month, we’re creating the Ribbon Star in two styles. These two smaller blocks are pieced together into a three-star panel, and I love how their smaller size balances against the larger blocks in the layout. As someone who is very visually motivated, I’m really enjoying this month’s change-up.
The Ribbon Star's history is relatively modern. It was named for the four corners resembling a ribbon's cut ends. I enjoy researching the history and meaning of all the blocks we’re making, but sometimes I can only find a phrase or two. The Ribbon Star falls into that category!
We’re creating this block in two styles. One features a square-in-a-square block in the center, while the other is a simple square. Typically, these blocks are pieced using half-square triangles, but I designed the pattern with the square-in-a-square block and flying geese to minimize the number of seams. (And we have a lot of HSTs coming up in a couple of months!!)
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