Some of you may remember the Winter Stars quilt that I started last year using the Liberty Festive Collection. I finished that quilt a few months later and promised a pattern eventually. Well, I’m excited to (finally) share the free Stars Quilt Pattern with you now. And to share another two-tone solids version of the quilt design to show you how versatile this pattern can be!
Here is the new quilt. The solids version is made using Riley Blake Confetti Cottons in the colors Dream (blue) and Cloud (white). Dream is such a pretty warm/gray-green blue. I’ve had a two-tone quilt on my “want-to-make” list for a while now and this was the perfect project!
I love how classic blue and white quilts are – they never go out of style. And the colors work so well with a traditional star quilt!
Fabric requirements for this quilt are 3 ½ yards blue and 1 ⅝ yards white.
The pattern is available free here when you sign up for my newsletter. (More details below.)
Here is the original Liberty stars version. Isn’t it cool to see what how changing the fabric changes the entire look of the quilt?
I decided to name this pattern Sentimental Stars because these Liberty Christmas prints brought back so many sentimental memories of Christmases that I spent living in England. Those are among some of my most nostalgic Christmas memories.
The prints that I used for this quilt are from the Festive Collection from Liberty – still available on Etsy or from You, Me & Mabel in the UK. You will need 8-12 Fat Quarters – depending on how many different prints you want in your quilt.
For the background fabric I used Riley Blakes Linen/Cotton blend in Natural. I love that this fabric gives the background a little more texture.
I especially love the Yule Town print – snow falling on a darling English town. Complete with it’s own Liberty of London department store. (Can you find it?)
I ended up going with navy and green borders/ backing, which I love. It makes the quilt more of a “Winter” quilt than only specifically for Christmastime. I used a delicious woven brushed flannel plaid from my stash for the backing and this quilt is a good snuggler for winter months.
Prints that I used for my borders: The teal-green inside border is called Festive Cheer – out of print, also from Liberty but I found a few listings on Etsy. The blue outside print is called Wiltshire Shadow in Indigo – available here.
As you can see, this pattern includes two different inter-changeable star quilt blocks. And it’s a choose-you-own-adventure pattern – you can make all of your blocks one star or another (Sawtooth or Ribbon Star) or a mix of both.
When I started making my Liberty version I was going to make all of my blocks Ribbon Stars. But, because I really love the prints in that collection I decided to make more blocks in the traditional Sawtooth star pattern so that I could show-off more of the fabric prints.
When I made the two-tone collection in solids I made all of my blocks using the Ribbon Star quilt block for a little more uniformity in design. Like I said, feel free to use one block or the other, or mix them up. Totally up to you!
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Thank you so much for support and encouragement this past year. It’s been another crazy one behind the scenes – probably has been for you too.
Many of you have been asking about this pattern for a while now. Thank you so much for your patience with it’s release. I’m a one-woman-show around here and producing a published pattern always takes infinitely longer than I hope. Besides that, our son with the autoimmune issues got two different bugs this fall and ended up missing over half the school term. So the last few weeks have included lots of emailing and meeting with teachers, following up on assignments, finding trigonometry tutors (because trigonometry left my brain decades ago), and getting everything wrapped up before the end of the school term. It’s been a bit crazy.
So whenever I seem scarce or not on my A-game here, just know higher stakes stuff is happening behind the quilts/blog.
I’m sure you all get it. But thank you for your grace anyway. xo
Enjoy this last week before Christmas!
Paula
You’re always so generous with your time and your talent! Thank you so much!
Elvira
Thanks Amy for the free pattern! I saw the two tone one on Instagram and love it so much!
Amy
Thank you, Elvira!
Little Quiltsong
Thank you Amy, for this lovely pattern! I have really tried to push myself to make a two tone quilt – maybe this will give me the push. It is beautiful!
Amy
It was fun how fast it came together. I’d never thought about it, but only having two different pieces of fabric to work with simplified and sped up the whole process!
hopflower
It’s a beautiful quilt, especially with those Liberty prints, Amy. Thanks for sharing. And yes, we English make BIG deal over Christmas; not quite the same as other people. It is special indeed.
Amy
Christmas in England is the best! I still buy Christmas crackers every year. 🙂
Missy Reynolds
Thank you so much for sharing! I pray your son will enjoy good health in the good year! Merry Christmas!
Amy
Thank you, Missy. xo
Kathryn
Thanks Amy, love both versions of the quilt. Take care and may Christmas be a great time for your family.
Amy
Thank you!
lacefaerie
That soft blue makes the prettiest 2 color quilt! Thank you for sharing your talents with us! Merry Christmas!🎄
Sharon Adams
Amy; love your patterns. Thanks so much for expanding my quilting dreams. Have a blessed holiday season, and I enjoy your posts.
Warm regards from Florida,
Sharon
marybaro
Thank you Amy for the inspiration. I’m motivated to put away the Christmas scraps and clear my mind with a two-tone quilt. Do you remember the name of the blue/white plaid backing you used? Best wishes for a healthy, joyous 2022!
Amy
Great question – I need to add it to the post. I used a flannel check from Riley Blake in gray and white.
Rosemary B
Thank you Amy, you are so inspiring. I love the Liberty gift quilt bundle and pattern.
I put it on my Amazon wish list. It is adorable.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends.
Patricia
Such a gorgeous quilt, I love the colors! I was wondering what thread choice did you use for the quilting? Happy Holidays!!
Amy
Great question – I had my quilter use a light gray. It blends with both the white and blue.
RaeLyn
Thank you Amy! It is such a fun pattern.
Cathy Gonzalez
Does anyone know where you find pattern fir pink ans white quilt with trees and stars??o love it
Amy
Here it is! https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/pine-hollow-patchwork-forest-christmas-quilt/
Karen Seitz
I love your blue and white version even better than the Liberty version…and I bought a fat quarter bundle of the Liberty prints after I saw the start of your quilt last year. Thanks for sharing the pattern. I maybe be making more than one version too. 🙂
Nancy
I so enjoy reading your posts and seeing what new thing you’ve come up with. Thanks so much for this lovely pattern!
teresamnj
I’ve never thought to do a two-tone quilt, but your blue and white version is absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for the pattern! Merry Christmas!
liz hinze
Thank you so much of the pattern I like to color quilts also : )
Merry Christmas
Diana
Thank you for the wonderful pattern; it truly lends itself well to many styles of fabric.
Vicki Kashon
Merry Christmas to you and your family! I enjoy reading all of your posts and listening to the podcasts! Thanks for sharing all that you do! Your quilts and Chelsi’s quilts are beautiful!
Trish Costello
Thanks for the pattern! I’m thinking of making one in red and white!
Amy
Ooo! I love Red and White quilts – also always classic!
Cocoa Quilts
Amy I love this quilt. It has been in my pinterest for awhile now. I want to do a two color version like your blue for a neighbor, but want to do blue and greys. Trying to figure out how to do a coloring pate, so I can try out some colors. thanks so much for sharing!!