I'm so in love with this guest post project today. Amanda Woodruff is shaing a simple, but stunning quilt block pattern with all of you! The finished quilt is a beautiful example of how taking a traditional quilt block and making it with only two colors, gives the whole quilt a fresh, modern feel.
Add the fact that it's a subtle, low volume gray and white palette and it's even more striking, if you ask me. Here's more about the project (as well as a special discount) from Amanda:
Hi! It's Amanda from Westwood Acres.
Lately I've been loving the simplicity of 2 color quilts. They look beautiful on beds and never go out of style. This particular pattern has been one of my favorites to play with over the last year, tweaking and trying out new things as I go.
For instance, I made my double star quilt with half square triangles. I didn't love squaring all those pieces up, so I wrote down a more elegant solution. Hopefully, you'll love the results as much as I do!
The blocks finish at 16" x 16".
I've worked up the directions in a handy printable (click here to download).
Or pin this image to save this page for later.
Post update: I've had a couple of people ask me about yardage requirements for this block/quilt.
To make one block alone you'll need a ¼ yard of the white and ¼ yard of the gray.
To make the quilt you'll need 6 ½ yards of the background color (white) for blocks + sashing/borders and 4 yards of the contrast color (gray).
Also, if you here is the link to the No-Waste Flying Geese Chart and tutorial if you want to make your star points using that method instead.
Thanks so much Amanda! In addition to Amanda's beautiful shop, Westwood Acres, you can see more of Amanda's great projects and tutorials on her Instagram and blog, A Crafty Fox.
Joni says
The simplicity of this is striking! This would be a great way to let the quilting be the star of the show.
Rosemaryflower says
Amanda !! this quilt is amazingly lovely. I do love the quiet prettiness of these double stars
Adorbs.
thanks so much for sharing your pattern too.
Yes yes, I do covet and adore the liberty fabrics.
(I read this blog post yesterday but I was busy with grand babies??)
Happy Week-end
Thank you Amy for sharing your BF Amanda's massive beautiful creation
Karen Seitz says
Wonderful quilt that is traditional and modern at the same time. Thank you for the pattern, Amanda and Amy!
Pam says
I like the quilt very much, but I don't like being required to give my email and personal info just to look at the pattern. I gave it a pass.
Amy says
My fault - I messed up when I loaded the guest post, but it's been fixed! The post has been updated with the option to download the pattern PDF without any info required.
Thanks, Pam.
Pam says
Oh, thank you! I will check it out.
Tracy Lawson says
The quilt looks amazing, can't wait to try it out. Going shopping for fabric as we speak. Thank you Amy and everyone at diary of a quilter.
Sandy says
Love this quilt - what colors did you use?
Jess says
I am fairly new to quilting and I made this quilt block as a gift. It came out beautiful! My only trouble with it was that I had to press that first triangle open prior to the second triangle addition in order for it to lay flat, maybe i am doing something wrong but i couldn't get it to open correctly unless i pressed that first seam prior to sewing the second seam on the flying geese. Aside from that it was super easy to follow for a beginner and i will definitely make it again! I wish I could figure out how to upload a picture! I used a bright blue floral for the center star and a navy blue floral for the outside star. I am planning to frame it as a gift for a friend. This is going into my "favorite" block quilt pile!
Rebecca Foster-Faith says
Its a lovely quilt but why not use 4 at a time no-waste flying geese?
Vera says
Thank you! 🙂
Christine says
You mentioned sashing & borders in the materials but the instructions don't address them at all from what I can see.
Laura says
Hi Amy,
Thank you for sharing the lovely pattern. Can you give information about the sashing and border? There isn’t any written in the pattern, but looking at the quilt pictures there seems to be some fabric sashing between the stars, as the tips don’t touch. Have a good day!
Linda says
Hello Amy
I also would like the sizes of the sashing and border. I am going to start this quilt very soon as a wedding gift. Thank you
Amy says
This post was written by a guest contributor, so I can't say for sure, but looking at the quilt, my best guess is that the sashing is 2" finished (cut 2 1/2" strips).
Wendy says
Good morning, does the yardage include the backing fabric? Thank you
Amy says
Great question - not the yardage for the backing is not included. You need 5 1/2 yards for the backing.
Rachel LeBlanc says
What size of quilt does it make is it queen
Kathryn says
What am I missing? I can't find how to download pattern with block sizes?