Stars are probably the most common motif used on quilts. Homesteaders traveling West used the stars for guidance; and they looked upon stars as religious symbols of their faith in God.
There are hundreds of star patterns. Some quilts have just one large radiating star, often called the Star of Bethlehem or Blazing Star, while in other quilts, dozens of smaller stars are used. The simplest and most popular star pattern is an eight-pointed star.
A star pattern is not an easy design to cut or sew. Precision is extremely important as any inaccuracy in cutting or piec-ing is multiplied as pieces are added. If poorly pieced, the quilt will not lie flat when finished. An intricate star pattern was one way for a woman to show her needlework skills. Taken from… National Park service.
I have lots of scraps left of vintage fabric that I want to use up. I came across a photo of this quilt. I really liked the scrappy stars ,but I didn’t have enough plain vintage fabric .

I kept searching ,find this idea from Missouri star ,and fell in love with it.



This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another. If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.
Kathy, Margaret, Tracy, Susan, Nanette, Edith, Sharon, Karrin, Gretchen, Kathi, Daisy, Connie, Monica and Sherrie
For the non-quilter, all this lore is fascinating. And I love the star shapes.
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Thank you! I loved that sunflower you had on your post… and I love the morning glory.. and the fungi… and the ballon flower….
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Smiling here!
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Love the star pattern, I have a quilt that my great grandma stitched with those stars I think. I’ll have to pull it out and take another look!
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I hope you show it off!
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It’s a single sized bed quilt, so I put it on when company comes!
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I enjoyed the background information about the star pattern. It also made me realize how complicated these patterns are to execute well.
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Some of those ladies were wonderful with a needle! They have my admiration.
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There were a lot of talented women back then. I don’t think they had the detailed instructions that we do.
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I don’t think either they did… just cut out hundreds a little blocks by scissors would be a mountain for me!
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Why is the easy way cheating? If the end result is a good looking and serviceable quilt, with less aggravation, then I say it is the right thing to do! I can’t wait to see your star quilt’s progress.
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I like your way of thinking!👏👏
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Those old reproduction type quilts are wonderful jewels to have and replicate! Hugs
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Wonderful jewels… perfect word for the old quilts.😊
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You know Deb – there is a pattern for a Lone Star quilt that I made 2 of all with HSTs. You will enjoy the HST method. Have a great day!
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I am enjoying it. I looked up those two quilts… beautiful!
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I am not a non quilter (smile) and I love that you put in the background to patterns and some history. Always something to learn. The Eight Point Star Tutorial is brilliant for creating the star – I need this in my arsenal of do’s. Love the quilt your working on ~
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And we’re never to old to learn!🙂 that tutorial is great… worked out for me nicely. Thank you for your kind comment!
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Either way you do the star, it will be very pretty! I like your quilt you are quilting, and the way you are doing it, too.
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Thank you! The old quilters may have quilted in simpler ways than day ,but I like that simple way of quilting…besides the old top would look out of place with a modern design.
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