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    Seaside Stars - New Quilt Pattern

    Last Modified: June 2, 2020 by Amy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 37 Comments

    Hurrah! A finished project - this quilt is made from the fabrics in Riley Blake's Seaside collection that came out this summer.  It's one of my favorite recent collections and made for such a good summer project. I especially love the scrappy combination of stars.
     
     
    This quilt is a throw/lap size - perfect size for a picnic or a night of star gazing, or if you're like me: a much needed nap.  In the end, it took me slightly longer than I had planned - such is the nature of summer. (Why do I ever think I'll crank something out quickly in the summer? One of these day's I'll learn.)  At least we're in for a few more weeks of good weather around here, so we'll put it to some outdoor use.  I especially love the plaid on the back and the cheerful bias stripes for the binding.

    The quilting on this one was done by Melissa of Sew Shabby Quilting.  She is a professional long-arm machine quilter. Her prices are amazing and her completion time is generally around one week! I wanted just a simple, all over stipple for this quilt but she offers so much more.  She has many fabulous 'computerized' pattern options available to choose from, and she can do amazing customized work as well. Melissa is also offering a 30% off discount on any quilting if you mention "Diary of a Quilter'.  That is a screamin' deal - even in you're shipping from far away!

    In addition to completing the quilt itself, the pattern is finally finished as well. The pattern includes instructions for the original throw size (72" x 72") as well as twin, queen, and king size versions.  
     
    Also called Gingham Girl Star, the pattern is available in paper version or as a downloadable PDF. 
     
     
    Fabric requirements are given in the pattern listing.
     
    Unfortunately, this original Seaside fabric is now out of print, but this is a great pattern for mixing a bundle of your favorite Fat Quarters.

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    Comments

    1. trish

      August 28, 2012 at 2:32 pm

      Oh Amy! What a gorgeous pattern!! I even have a fat quarter bundle of Seaside!! So cute!! I know what I would like to use it for now. :o)<br />love, Trish xo

      Reply
    2. Sherri

      August 28, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Love it!!! Seaside is such a gorgeous collection, and the pattern works perfectly with it!

      Reply
    3. Melissa Corry

      August 28, 2012 at 3:42 pm

      Yippee for a new pattern. I love it!!! What a beautiful summer quilt 🙂

      Reply
    4. Marci Warren-Elmer

      August 28, 2012 at 4:03 pm

      What a cute quilt! I love the fabric.

      Reply
    5. Melissa

      August 28, 2012 at 4:32 pm

      I just ordered a fq bundle of seaside today!! Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
    6. audrey

      August 28, 2012 at 4:38 pm

      Beautiful! Love the colors you put together. So very summery!

      Reply
    7. Barbara Woods

      August 28, 2012 at 5:01 pm

      beautiful quilt.

      Reply
    8. rinkcomms.net

      August 28, 2012 at 5:11 pm

      Love this quilt, Amy!

      Reply
    9. lifeinredshoes

      August 28, 2012 at 5:11 pm

      Well you certainly did it justice!

      Reply
    10. Amber

      August 28, 2012 at 5:55 pm

      Gray pattern Amy! It&#39;s amazing how different all the star blocks look but really the are all exactly the same.

      Reply
    11. Amber

      August 28, 2012 at 5:57 pm

      Oops! &quot;Great&quot; pattern I meant. You made really nice fabric combinations with the stars!

      Reply
    12. SuzyMcQ

      August 28, 2012 at 6:00 pm

      Fantastic quilt, Amy! One of the best of 2012! It has my vote. Can you tell I just adore it?

      Reply
    13. mjb

      August 28, 2012 at 6:48 pm

      LOVE this quilt, I want to order the kit soooooo bad....but my pocket book says not just yet:)

      Reply
    14. Jennifer Rodriguez

      August 28, 2012 at 6:53 pm

      Adorable! Love that line.. I was thinking I could maybe change out the yellow fabric for white - and what a perfect July quilt for watching fireworks! XO

      Reply
    15. A.J. Dub. (Amy)

      August 28, 2012 at 7:33 pm

      Love the quilt and thanks for the quilting deal! I hope I can take advantage of it. 🙂

      Reply
    16. Megan

      August 28, 2012 at 7:49 pm

      Oooh! It&#39;s such a cute pattern, but I think the plaid backing might be my favorite part 😉

      Reply
    17. Marian

      August 28, 2012 at 7:51 pm

      Lovely quilt! I am so fond of stars, and love how you did these! And I agree, Seaside is one of my favorite collections to come out this summer! I love love love what you&#39;ve made!! Patten is going on my bday list!

      Reply
    18. natalie christensen

      August 28, 2012 at 8:20 pm

      Beautiful quilt! I always love stars. I think I will pick this pattern up for me.

      Reply
    19. Lynne Tilley

      August 28, 2012 at 8:25 pm

      Oh, that is just so beautiful. I just love, love, love it!

      Reply
    20. Cindy

      August 28, 2012 at 9:42 pm

      Beautiful quilt, Amy!!! You did a great job and I LOVE the Seaside collection!!

      Reply
    21. studiocharm

      August 28, 2012 at 10:03 pm

      Gorgeous quilt- and I can personally vouch for Melissa@ sewshabbyquilting.com ... she is my &quot;go to&quot; for the most awesome, professional &amp; artistic quilting I have come by.

      Reply
    22. Cynthia

      August 28, 2012 at 10:47 pm

      Your quilt is so beautiful! I love all the stars 🙂

      Reply
    23. madebymum

      August 29, 2012 at 12:42 am

      fab. so sunny.

      Reply
    24. Shontelle

      August 29, 2012 at 1:04 am

      Gorgeous new pattern Amy. Love your Crystal stars. The different backgrounds make your quilt so stunning!

      Reply
    25. Michele

      August 29, 2012 at 5:00 am

      Really beautiful. Love the colors.

      Reply
    26. serendipity

      August 29, 2012 at 7:32 am

      So pretty. I love the combination of summery fabrics.

      Reply
    27. CathyK

      August 29, 2012 at 9:32 am

      Wonderful quilt!!!!

      Reply
    28. Richard Healey

      August 29, 2012 at 10:07 am

      I just love the colors of that quilt great finish.<br /><br /><a href="https://richardquilts.blogspot.com&quot; rel="nofollow">https://richardquilts.blogspot.com</a&gt;

      Reply
    29. bethanndodd

      August 29, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      So beautiful! I am so amazed at your talent and your time management! I barely sewed a stitch all summer. Smiles~Beth

      Reply
    30. prsd4tim2

      August 29, 2012 at 6:55 pm

      So beautiful! Love, love, love stars lately!

      Reply
    31. Di~

      August 29, 2012 at 9:12 pm

      I love this quilt!

      Reply
    32. vintage grey

      August 29, 2012 at 9:33 pm

      Absolutely beautiful!! xo Heather

      Reply
    33. Rebecca Grace

      September 08, 2012 at 10:30 am

      Your quilt is beautiful, Amy! The colors and fabrics feel so summery and beachy to me. Stars are on my &quot;quilting bucket list,&quot; too -- I&#39;ll get there someday! 😉

      Reply
    34. Kati from Kati's Quilting

      September 08, 2012 at 10:39 am

      It looks gorgeous Amy!I love your styled photos, they bring me to the beach :)Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    35. Kristen

      September 08, 2012 at 11:21 am

      Might have to send something off to Melissa. Pretty pattern Amy!

      Reply
    36. Susan Jackson

      June 28, 2018 at 2:53 pm

      Where do you find the fabric for the seaside stars quilt

      Reply
      • Amy

        June 28, 2018 at 9:15 pm

        Unfortunately, I made this quilt 6 years ago, so it's not longer in print. 🙁

        Reply

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