There’s a new pattern in the Shop called My Stars. This fast and fun quilt pattern comes in four sizes: Pillow set, crib, throw, and full and is sure to add some sparkle to your holiday sewing!
The cover quilt is the throw-size seen here with the pair of pillows you can also make from the pattern. I wanted to create a super sweet and girly quilt using Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids and the pink and gold prints from my new Bookish fabric collection but you can see the Tester quilts (scroll down) in a variety of looks which shows the versatility of this pattern. I also used Shannon Fabrics Cuddle 3 Wide Blossom backing for a luxurious feel and weight and used Chenille-It Blooming Bias Just Peachy for the binding treatment—keep reading to see more of those products.
Our friends at Chenille-It have the cover throw quilt available to order as a KIT and includes all the fabric for the top, the 5/8’’ Just Peachy Chenille-It Blooming Bias, and the pattern. Backing and batting not included.
If you’re wondering how the Chenille-It Blooming Bias is added to a quilt for binding and how to ‘bloom’ the faux chenille, check out my Chenille Binding Tutorial.
Here’s what the Blooming Bias looks like before it’s bloomed. I used 3/8’’ wide Natural Chenille-It as pillow top accents and the same Just Peachy binding in 5/8’’ wide for the pillows and the quilt. The faux chenille will bloom after laundering and drying but you can give any flat areas and extra fluff with a stiff brush while it’s damp to make sure all areas bloom fully.
These are 20’’ square pillows so a great size for on the bed or tossed on the couch. My sister-in-law is the lucky lady getting this quilt and pillow set for Christmas!
So, of course I have to snap as many pictures of it now as I can before I give it away :)
The beautiful long arm quilting on my quilt was done by Terri Neil of Quilting Rubies. Terri is terrific to work with and does the most amazing guided long arm designs (quilting without a computerized (panto) design).
For batting I used Hobbs Heirloom 100% Bleached Cotton because it’s a pure white backing and won’t change the color showing throw my Snow Pure Solid background.
Meet the Testers
It wouldn’t be a pattern release without my wonderful pattern testers making their own versions. These wonderful ladies have done it again and brought their vision to my pattern. I set up a Pinterest board for us and ask them to pin inspiration images for the color story and mood of their quilt’s fabric pull. It’s fun for me to see their final photos and put together the mood board collages of their project.
Mood Boards
My Stars quilt by Sharon Holland
Sharon (Me)
I’ll start you off with my collage because I had so much fun making the Tester’s collages I wanted to see my quilt’s mood board, too. There’s a sugar cookie sweetness to the pink stars that just makes me happy and the extra textures of the chenille and Cuddle backing are the icing on top! For a daily dose of my quilty posts, don’t forget to follow my Instagram account @sharonhollanddesigns.
My Stars quilt by maker Tracey Taber-Perry
TRACEY
I was thrilled to see my Art Gallery Fabrics Lilliput collection used for Tracey’s crib quilt. How fresh and sweet are the colors she used with that green solid background?!?! Tracey used Shannon Fabrics Cuddle backing for one extra special baby quilt. To see more of Tracey’s beautiful work and you can follow her feed @ttabes80 on Instagram.
My Stars quilt made by Amanda Baggin
AMANDA
This crib quilt by Amanda Bagin is extra special because she chose it as a crib quilt for her child coming early 2022. The fresh, clean citrus and terracotta color palette looks fantastic with her simply stunning diagonal quilting lines. Follow Amanda on her Instagram feed @quiltsbycritter.
My Stars quilt made by Joyce Ulm
Joyce
This beautiful My Stars full quilt was made by Joyce Ulm in a cozy country palette of pleasing fall colors. How cool is it that she took her quilt on her road trip and photographed in front of the Laurel Mercantile Co. truck owned by Ben Napier of TV series Home Town! See more of Joyce’s work on Instagram @evamaecustomquilts, Etsy shop, and on her Facebook blog HERE, and does long arm quilting as well!
My Stars quilt made by Terri Neil
Terri
This beautiful My Stars throw quilt was stitched by Terri Neil of Quilting Rubies. This palette is the perfect all season look and colors. Be sure to follow Terri on Instagram @quiltingrubies and you’ll be in awe of all the beautiful quilts she makes and quilts for others from her long arm business called Quilting Rubies.
My Stars quilt made by Lindsey Fuessley
Lindsey
Lindsey Fuessley is an Iowa girl after my own heart and used nature as her inspiration in her flowers and fields image. The addition of olive greens to her My Star throw’s palette was the perfect choice to fit into the fall landscape. Follow Lindsey on her Instagram account @lindseymakes and her blog Lindsey Makes to see more of her work.
My Stars quilt made by Liza Taylor
LIZA
Liza Taylor has done it again with a beautiful pattern make. This throw quilt is available as a has kit in Liza’s Etsy shop, Liza Taylor Handmade and is a beautifully curated a mix of Art Gallery Fabrics. The scrumptious Shannon Cuddle backing gives this quilt an extra layer of charm. See more of Liza’s beautiful work @lizataylorhandmade on Instagram and her Etsy shop of the same name.
My Stars quilt made by Victoria Newmyer
Victoria
Victoria Newmyer has a great eye for balance and mixing prints. This throw quilt has all the sparkle of a crystal clear fall day and perfect for everyday fun. Victoria owns the Midlife Quilter shop where you can find these beautiful AGF fabrics and more and get personal help curating your next bundle for a quilt project. Kits are available for this My Stars throw quilt HERE and be sure to visit Victoria’s beautiful Instagram account @midlife_quilter.
I hope you are all inspired to start your My Stars quilt or pillows now! You’ll find a materials list on the pattern listing images and don’t forget about the three great kit options that make shopping and sourcing fabrics a breeze!
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