Star Island Quilt-A-Long

Quilt PatternQuilt-A-Long
Written By HollyAnne Knight

Star Island features a traditional-style block made oversized for a more bold, modern feel. This pattern is a perfect opportunity to practice a variety of triangle units to create two striking shapes: an 8-pointed lantern and an 8-pointed star. These two shapes combined are reminiscent of a compass and serve as a reminder that our creative practice can be a beautiful way to find our sense of direction, even when life feels busy or overwhelming.

Whether you’re a new quilter wanting to learn how to make half square triangles, quarter square triangles, tri-recs, and flying geese for the first time, or an experienced quilter looking forward to practicing your piecing and connecting with the Quilting Rockstars community, this quilt-a-long is for you!

 
 

On MONDAYS, I’ll release a resource (blog and/or YouTube video) full of tips and tricks for that week’s sewing. Then, on WEDNESDAYS, join me via Instagram live (@stringandstory) at 10am ET from March 31 - May 12 to sew together while I answer Q&As (replays available).

Signing up for the QAL is free, but you’ll need to purchase the pattern to sew along with us.

    The Schedule

    The QAL will run from March 31 - May 12, 2025

    This Star Island quilt is a perfect opportunity to practice accurate cutting, seam allowances, and sharp points. We are going to go unit by unit so you can practice making each shape and feel confident about your final quilt blocks.

    On MONDAYS, I’ll release a resource (blog and/or YouTube video) full of tips and tricks for that week’s sewing. (I’ll link them below as we go along and when you register for the QAL, I’ll also email you a link directly each week so you don’t miss a thing.)

    Then, on WEDNESDAYS*, join me at 10am ET from March 31 - May 12 to sew together live while I answer Q&As.

    Tune in on:

    Here’s the weekly topics we’ll cover:

    • Week 1 (Mar 31): Choosing Colors For a 5-Color Quilt

    • Week 2 (Apr 7): Cutting & Organizing: How to Organize A Quilt Project  AND How to Make Tri-Recs units 

    • Week 3 (Apr 14): How to Piece Quarter Square Triangles AND How to Sew an Accurate Quarter Inch Seam (unit assembly)

    • Week 4 (Apr 21): How to Piece Tri-Recs Units AND Tips & Tricks For Pressing + Ironmatik Review (unit assembly)

    • Week 5 (Apr 28): How to Piece Flying Geese AND How To Piece Half Square Triangles (unit assembly)

    • Week 6 (May 5): Quilting Plans for Star Island (Block Assembly)

    • Week 7 (May 12): How to Baste Your Quilts (Quilt Layout + Assembly) 

    1. Virtual Quilt Show (May 21) at 8pm ET - Watch live on YouTube

    *Exceptions: Week 6 Q&A will be at 8PM ET on MONDAY, May 5th.

    How To Join The Quilt-A-Long

    Register with your name and email below. Remember, it’s FREE to join! You’ll just need to purchase the Perfect Fit pattern. The QAL Includes: 

    • Weekly Blog delivered via Email

    • Weekly live Q&A

    • Enter 1 Perfect Fit quilt in the Quilting Rockstar Virtual Quilt Show

    Supplies & Kits

    As we kick off the quilt-a-long, I’m going to share some tips and tricks for choosing colors and fabrics for Star Island, but I know that some of our shop samples are Rockstar faves, so we also put together kits (more kits coming soon!). 🎉

    Each kit will make the Throw Sized top and includes 2 yards each of three fabrics (6 yards total). The pattern, backing, and binding are sold separately.

    Don’t forget to grab a digital or paper copy of the Star Island pattern:

     

    I can’t wait to sew along with you and see all the gorgeous quilts we make!

     
     

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