Hello my quilty friends!
I wanted to share this picture with you. It’s the summer stars sampler, but easier! For this alternative, I’ve removed the center block which makes this version of the quilt beginner friendly. So here it is…..
Beginner friendly summer stars quilt pattern
You will also need the Fabric Requirements (click the link) if you’d like to make this quilt. So I hope if you were intimidated by the original Star Sampler, perhaps this one will get you quilting with us over the summer months!
This free quilt pattern will be released weekly, beginning July 6. If you would like to use fabrics from your own stash, you are certainly welcome to do so, I can not wait to see all the different versions of this quilt!!
Quilty Hugs,
Bradie
PS. Tomorrow, I will write a post addressing all the questions that readers have asked about the Summer Star Sampler Quilt. Feel free to leave your questions, and I will do my best to include them!
Oh I love it! I have been wanting to make a star sampler quilt so will have to give this one a try!
Comment by Lynn Taylor — June 30, 2010 @ 6:51 am |
I understand how that might be a bit intimidation for some. But, I’ll be sticking with the original center star. It was that center block that got my attention for this quilt as something new and different and a little challenge
Thanks for offering the options to get everyone in on this
Comment by Wanda — June 30, 2010 @ 7:27 am |
This is beautiful!
Comment by teresamnj — June 30, 2010 @ 8:02 am |
It’s a pity you’ve changed because I much prefer the first quilt.
Maybe you could provide the opportunity to do both ways. It is harder or more work, I know. You could also give the central block and that each person fits the measures of the other blocks. I do not know, please Could you give us other solution?
Quilty hugs,
Yasmin Barril
Comment by Yasmin — June 30, 2010 @ 8:04 am |
Hi Yasmin,
I will still offer the original layout for this quilt. I wanted to offer a second option for quilters with less experience. Both patterns will be available over the course of the summer.
Comment by quiltcetera — June 30, 2010 @ 9:09 am |
Very pretty Bradie. I still haven’t picked my fabric, but I think I’ll just grab an FQ bundle and go with it.
Comment by Mishka — June 30, 2010 @ 9:24 am |
Bradie
Thanks for clarifying my doubt. Perhaps your explanation was correct but I and my English with 80% not well understood.
Now I am very happy and I will make a quilt with the medallion in the center.
Comment by Yasmin — June 30, 2010 @ 9:34 am |
Bradie, do you think a layer cake will work for this pattern? With something else for borders of course.
Comment by Mishka — June 30, 2010 @ 3:34 pm |
Okay! I actually like the layout better with this one:0)
Comment by Sarah — June 30, 2010 @ 4:25 pm |
Phew – I have been considering this for a few days so you have convinced me now that there is a beginners version. I’m in and off to my workshop to sort fabric
Comment by Janette — July 1, 2010 @ 2:20 am |
What a beautiful quilt! I would love to make that center star block! Will the original center block pattern be available?
Comment by Pam — July 3, 2010 @ 8:35 pm |
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Love it!! I’m in!
Comment by Melinda — July 7, 2010 @ 3:46 pm |
I assume we can use other fabrics? (I know this is a sponsored quilt-along, but I think my hubby would kill me if I went out and bought more! LOL)
Comment by Melinda — July 7, 2010 @ 4:05 pm |
Oops, nevermind! I just saw the other post.
Comment by Melinda — July 7, 2010 @ 4:08 pm |
I have been wanting to learn to quilt well for so long. Thank you so much for providing tis tutorial. I am going to use fabric from around my home. I am reading the fabric needed so we need that many different fabrics in order to get the desired results.
Comment by Mary Sloan — July 8, 2010 @ 10:45 pm |
Please explain to me what exactly “patches” are next to fabric requirements 18 patches 5/8 yard or 8 patches 1/4 yard
Comment by Mary Sloan — July 9, 2010 @ 9:26 pm |
Hi Mary!
Please disregard that number. It is the number of patches you will cut from that specific fabric. It means nothing without the exact measurements though.
Comment by quiltcetera — July 10, 2010 @ 12:52 pm |
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Love your blocks they awesome..
Comment by Beutiful Seams — July 26, 2010 @ 12:20 pm |
My name was mispelled sorry about that..
Comment by Beautiful Seams — July 26, 2010 @ 12:21 pm |
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Hello, did I miss week 4 blocks. I just checked my emails and I didn’t see them.
Comment by Mary Sloan — July 27, 2010 @ 6:21 pm |
Hi Mary! Hope you found them! If you ever have trouble, just visit the main page of my blog, and you will find the latest update.
Comment by quiltcetera — August 3, 2010 @ 1:36 am |
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i don’t understand where the template shape goes. what have i missed? i have all the instructions up to and including 10.
are there 2 more that came along that i somehow missed? i’m getting glad that i saved the instructions until i had all
of them.
Comment by barbara — August 9, 2010 @ 7:17 pm |
Barbara, the block instructions will be available tomorrow morning. The post about templates is just general instructions for anyone who is unfamiliar with using them. See you in the morning!
B.
Comment by quiltcetera — August 9, 2010 @ 7:28 pm |
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