The moment I saw this quilt idea by Rob Apell of Man Sewing on YouTube I was instantly intrigued by the pattern and since then have always wanted to try making it. It was easily one of the best decisions and projects I ever did in a while and it turned out so beautiful that I just want to keep repeating the same quilt again and again.
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With that said, I highly recommend everyone to give this quilt project a try, especially beginners, I bet you will enjoy this quilt and find it easy to make. This tutorial also comes with a technique that will make quilting this ribbon pole quilt much easier, and it’s perfect for newbies! Watch the video tutorial below now to learn how.
Materials for Ribbon Pole Quilt:
- 1½ yards of white fabric, for the background
- 1¼ yards each of blue fabric, in different shades
- Black fabric, for the pole
- Marking pen, pencil, or chalk
- Ruler
- Needle and thread
- Scissors or rotary cutter and a cutting mat
- Needle and thread
- Iron, for pressing
- Sewing machine
- Pattern (Click here to download the pattern)
How to Make a Ribbon Pole Quilt:
Step 1
Cut the fabric into 10-inch squares, then check the pattern guide, and see what combinations you need before proceeding to make the half-square triangles.
Step 2
To make the half-square triangles, stack 2 fabric squares together with their right sides facing and edges lined up, then sew all 4 sides with ¼ inch allowance, and trim off the corners at an angle making sure not to cut the stitching.
Step 3
Cut the block in half diagonally from both directions to make a total of 4, then open the fabric, and press the seams toward the blue fabric.
Step 4
Do the same steps and make the rest of the half-square triangle blocks, then start arranging the blocks together as demonstrated in the video, and make sure to refer to the pattern guide.
Step 5
Stitch them one at a time, then stitch them per row and then the rows to each other, and press the seams as you go. Finish your quilt however you want.
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How to Make a “Ribbon Pole” Quilt
