Stars are a part of quilting history, popping up in numerous traditional quilt block patterns. But the star motif is being used in new and exciting ways all the time! From scrappy and wonky stars to precise and paper-pieced stars, star quilt blocks offer a versatile and exciting way to add whimsy to your quilting projects.
Here are 10 of our favorite FREE star quilt patterns for you to stitch up!
Photo via DuringQuietTime
1. Confetti Star Block
The Confetti Star Block is a free star quilt pattern from designer DuringQuietTime. The wonky look of the star is planned rather than improvisational, however, with a paper-piecing method. Use an assortment of colored fabric scraps to make this fun star quilt block. A group of four stars makes a 12″ finished quilt block.
Photo via Elizabeth Dackson
2. Marinar’s Star Pillow
Elizabeth’s Mariner’s Star Pillow Pattern is a free download that you can use to make a stand-alone quilt block, a pillow cover or an entire quilt. The paper-pieced block makes a great 20″ holiday pillow or anytime design, depending on your color scheme. Use a planned or scrappy fabric approach for this pillow, which incorporates log cabin piecing around the border.
Photo via Quiet Play
3. Diamond Star Paper Pieced Block
If you can’t get enough of paper-pieced star patterns, try the Diamond Star, designed by Kristy. “I love stars and I love blocks set on point. So I have combined these two loves in this pattern,” she says. Each 10″ star quilt block can represent its own color scheme. This block works great on point quilting techniques.
Photo via swimbikequilt
4. Star Bright Quilt
Katie’s free Star Bright Quilt Pattern comes in a few sizes: crib, throw and another version that uses pre-cut 5″ or 10″ squares for added convenience! She designed this simple, beginner-friendly quilt pattern as a resource for participants in the 100 Quilts for Kids Charity Quilt drive.
Photo via Nydia Kehnle
5. Basketweave Star Block
The Basketweave Star Block pattern is a four-section paper-pieced design that uses a “braided” fabric technique to achieve stunning results. Try this block in monochromatic scrappy prints, coordinating solids or perhaps a rainbow of fabric prints. Add a border to the resulting block to make a fabulous throw pillow.
Photo via Jeni Baker
6. Giant Vintage Star Quilt
This Giant Vintage Star Quilt tutorial, which uses 8 to 16 fat quarters and 2 yards of background fabric. You can also follow Jeni’s lead and use vintage sheets to make a fabulous floral quilt.
Photo via Melissa Corry
7. STARS Quilt
The STARS quilt pattern makes a queen-size quilt, and incorporates 6 blocks each of 6 different star pattern blocks. You can also individualize your quilt by creating the stars in slightly different sizes (instructions included), though the blocks will measure the same size when you add borders and trim the blocks at a wonky angle.
Photo via Common Threads
8. Inverted Star Block
This easy star quilt block pattern combines squares and half-square triangles for a rainbow-colored block that looks great in any colors you choose. Practice lining up your seams with an accurate ¼” seam allowance, and you’ll have no trouble whipping up several of these quilt blocks for a quilting bee or a project of your own.
Photo via Six White Horses
9. Star Seams Block
The challenge of the Star Seams Quilt Block adds to its beauty. Anna has created the free template for this advanced paper-pieced star quilt block inspired by a decorative mirror. You’ll just need to print two copies of the pattern for a 12.5″ finished block.
Photo via Sheila
10. Oh My Stars! Quilt
Created as part of Sheila’s Oh My Stars! Quilt Along, this free printable planning tool will help you arrange your star blocks for a throw, twin, full or queen-size quilt. Pick up 16 fat quarters or raid your overflowing stash of fabric scraps to make this quilt, pieced from star units in different sizes.
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I am looking for the confetti star quilt pattern. I do not see any of these free patterns available. How and where can they be downloaded?
I’m interested in different star patterns
How do download the free patterns?
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Stars
Confetti star
Like them all, but Oh My Stars is my favorite.
confetti star
inverted star like them all
Oh my Stars Quilt
I only see ONE link for the free patterns, and read below that free pattern links will be provided on November 15th, today is the 16th? Thanks!
Hello Customer,
Thank you for contacting us. The free patterns are still getting added to the site. I apologize for the wait.
Thank you!
Can’t make my mind up which one I like best but think Oh my stars is beautiful!
Confetti
I love the confetti star quilt, but also want to make the large stars that would be easy enough to give away as gifts to family who do not take care of quilts over time and need a simpler pattern. I love the colors on the Star Bright and Vintage Star quilts.
Confetti star block.
How can I download them
Is there a download available for the Wallflower quilt pattern?
Hello Reggie,
Patterns will be added to the site on November 15th. I apologize for the wait.
Thank you,
Lindsay
I collect star quilt patterns and make most and give away to my students and elders on CRST Reservation.
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I would like the patter for the confetti star quilt block. Can you email me this?? Thank you. Mary
Looking for the Confetti Star Block pattern
How can I download them?
how can I download them
I am trying to find the FREE pattern for Confetti Star Quilt. I don’t see a PDF anywhere?
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love the Oh My Stars
10. am looking for a way to use stash.