Half Star Quilts

20/09/2026

NEW pattern, Carina, named after the constellation which is made of 9 stars, although if you look carefully you can see multiple stars , some bisected by the sashing.

You can make this 55-1/2" x 55-1/" quilt from 2 charms packs, 1-3/8yd (1.25m) of background fabric or 2 more charm packs of light fabric, plus sashing, border and binding - no more than 1/2yd (0.46m) of each

This example shows the Moda Gradient gallery range with sashing, border and binding from the TEXtures Basics range from TrendTex

The pattern is available as a digital pdf download from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4574557652/carina-patchwork-quilt-pattern

02/09/2026

Pattern available here https://halfstarquilts.etsy.com/listing/4544408261 too

A lovely beginner-friendly quilt featuring the beautiful Fieldrush fabric range by BasicGrey for Moda Fabrics. 🍂

The Boxed In Quilt Pattern from Half Star Quilts includes all the fabric needed for the quilt top and coordinating binding, along with the pattern. Backing fabric is not included.

Finished size: 51½" × 60"
Skill level: Beginner
Technique: Pieced

Find the kit here: https://www.cottonpatch.co.uk/fieldrush-boxed-in-quilt-kit

31/08/2026

I like to nest my seams as I sew rather than pin them. A little press with your finger will show whether it’s laying nice and flat and locked together.
Always check on the bottom fabric as to which way it should go, and adjust any that are going the wrong way as long as they are free to move and not locked in place by another seam

30/08/2026

This is a great pattern for using a whole 10” layer cake - Boxed-In.
I mocked up a digital version for placement and then followed it for cutting out, piecing the blocks and setting out the layout.
I’ve had this layer cake from by called Persimmon for a while, waiting for inspiration, and it hasn’t disappointed.
A generous throw size at 51-1/2” x 60”

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Pattern available in my Etsy shop - beginner friendly step by step

Sewn using Aurifil 50 weight thread

29/08/2026

29/08/2026

It’s been a few months since my sewing room has been clear, so last weekend we set about sorting it.
Now I’m happily chain piecing, making a Boxed-In quilt from a 10” Layer Cake that I’ve had for a long time - Persimmon by for

Pattern suitable for beginners

25/08/2026

Another example of the Boxed-In pattern using Moda’s Summer Solstice fabric 10” layer cake. Finished size 51-1/2” x 60”

PDF Pattern available in my Etsy shop

Pattern includes layout for quilts made with 30 squares and 42 square layer cakes

12/08/2026

Boxed-In quilt pattern.

This version uses the Winter’s Garden fabric range from Lewis & Irene. A range of 15 fabrics, appearing twice each, making a 5 x 6 grid of blocks. Made from 10” fabric squares.

PDF Pattern available here >> https://halfstarquilts.etsy.com/listing/4544408261

Pattern includes layout for quilts made with 30 squares and 42 square layer cakes

Kit also available from The Cotton Patch

11/08/2026

New pattern called Castle Keep.
Fat quarter friendly with addition of border, background and binding.

First picture is made with Mystic Meadow fabric by Nancy Rink for Andover Fabrics.

Second image is the basic pattern coloured to help you with placement of your own fabrics.

PDF pattern available in my Etsy shop here >> https://halfstarquilts.etsy.com/listing/4543533850

Kit also available The Cotton Patch

26/07/2026

Boxed In is a new quilt pattern. Just one Layer Cake and 1/2 yd/metre for binding and you’ve got yourself a 51” x 60” quilt top!

Available on Etsy as a pdf download

https://halfstarquilts.etsy.com/listing/4544408261