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5 Square AccuQuilt Dies

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AccuQuilt’s new square dies are a versatile and essential tool for any quilter. With a range of sizes from 10 1/2″ to 5 1/2″, you’ll be able to easily incorporate squares into your quilting designs with precise and accurate cuts. The convenience of the AccuQuilt system also allows for multiple cuts to be made at once, saving you time and effort in the cutting process.

Not only does the AccuQuilt system offer precision and efficiency, but it also offers versatility in its range of machines available. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned quilter, there’s a machine to suit your needs and budget. And with a variety of dies to choose from, including shapes, letters, borders, and corners, the creative possibilities are endless.

If you haven’t used the AccuQuilt system before, now is the perfect time to give it a try. You’ll be amazed at the difference it makes in your quilting process, and the precision and accuracy of your cuts will give your quilts a professional finish.

  1. 10 1/2″ square die 
  2. 9 1/2″ square die
  3. 7 1/2″ square die
  4. 5 1/2″ square die
  5. Bundle of all four sizes of square dies

 

If you’re already using the AccuQuilt system, the new square dies are a must-have addition to your collection. With the convenience of multiple cuts at once and the accuracy of the cuts, you’ll be able to create beautiful quilts with ease.

The AccuQuilt square dies are a versatile and valuable tool for any quilter. Whether you’re just starting out or have been quilting for years, the precision, efficiency, and versatility of the AccuQuilt system will elevate your quilting projects to the next level. So why wait? Head over to AccuQuilt and get your hands on these new square dies today!If you have never used the AccuQuilt cutting systems you may want to think about giving it a try.  Precise cutting all of the time and they have so many different dies to choose from.  There are also a number of different machines, depending on what you are interested in.

If you already have the system then you know what I am talking about.

 

[photos from AccuQuilt]

 

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7 Woven Ribbons Quilt Patterns for a Beautiful Interlaced Look

There is something wonderfully satisfying about a quilt that makes you look twice. A woven ribbons quilt has that clever over-and-under effect, yet the “ribbons” are usually made from pieced fabric. Change the colours and the same design can feel bright and modern, soft and traditional, or like a very good excuse to use those prints you’ve been saving.

If you’re curious about the technique, I’d start with a single woven ribbon quilt block. It lets you play with colour and see how the pieces create that interlaced look before committing to a whole quilt. If you’re ready to spread fabric across the sewing table, there are full-size patterns here too. I’ve included free options alongside a paid pattern, with skill levels where the designers provide them.

Free Woven Ribbons Quilt Patterns

Woven Ribbons Quilt by FreeSpirit Fabrics

This free pattern uses Tula Pink’s True Colors fabrics for a wonderfully lively woven effect. Designed by Stacey Day, it finishes at 80 × 93½ inches and is marked for advanced beginners. I’d lay the pieces out before sewing each section so those gorgeous colour paths stay easy to follow.

Woven Ribbons Quilt featuring Hoffman Fabrics

If you like a calmer palette, this free pattern has a lovely seaside feel. The finished quilt measures approximately 72 × 84 inches and uses 12-inch blocks. It’s a useful choice when you want the woven design to make an impact across a larger quilt.

Ribbon Weave Quilt by Wishwell

The fabric strips in this design appear to travel across the quilt top and slip beneath one another. This free Robert Kaufman pattern finishes at 82 × 82 inches and is listed as intermediate. It’s the one I’d choose for a generous sofa quilt with plenty of room to show off the design.

Woven Ribbon Quilt Blocks to Try First

Interlocking Ribbons Quilt Block by Cats and Quilts

This free 7-inch block gets its woven look from four sections made with squares and rectangles. Try making just one as a colour test, then turn a few into a cushion front or a small quilt. It’s a manageable way to enjoy the effect without clearing an entire weekend.

Woven Ribbons 12-Inch Block by Berrima Patchwork

This free block is a nice choice for a sampler or for repeating across a quilt. I can picture it in three colours: one for each ribbon and a quiet background to let the weaving stand out. The post links to the block pattern.

Woven Ribbon Quilt Block by Teresa DownUnder

Teresa’s short preview makes it easy to see how the block comes together and decide whether you like the finished look. The full tutorial and block companion are available through her Patreon, so check the access details before settling in with your fabric and a cup of tea.

A Paid Woven Ribbons Quilt Pattern

Woven Ribbons Quilt by Highview QuiltWorks

This downloadable, intermediate pattern uses strip piecing and colour placement to create its woven illusion. It includes lap and throw and king-size versions, which makes it appealing if you already know exactly where the finished quilt needs to go.

If you love the interlaced look but fancy a smaller sewing project first, the recycled ribbons cushion cover on CraftBits offers another way to bring ribbons into your sewing. For a different ribbon design in patchwork, see the Ribbon Border Quilt block featured on CraftGossip.

My advice? Pull out a few fabric combinations and make one block before choosing colours for a full quilt. That little test piece might tell you more than an hour of rearranging fabric on the table—although, if you’re anything like me, you’ll happily do both.