When looking at the "ribbon" block alone, I guess I can see what some people are objecting to/concerned about. Reading Bonnie's text and looking at the overall project, I rather like the "ribbon" block -- especially if made with 2 consistent fabrics to hold the scrappy stars together. I'm rather crunched for time right now and wasn't planning on the sew along, as I'm working on a Christmas themed string quilt before the mystery starts for this year. I'll print out the instructions and I drew up a ribbon block in case I come back to this project later.