What is the star quilt pattern called?

This 8-point star quilt pattern is known by many names: ' LeMoyne Star', 'Puritan Star' and 'Lemon Star' , to name a few. Early pioneer homesteaders often used a star pattern when designing their quilts. A quilt featuring the 8-point LeMoyne Star quilt pattern was a simple and popular option.

Where does the word "quilt" come from?

The origin of the term 'quilt' is linked to the Latin word culcita, meaning a bolster, cushion, or stuffed sack . The word came into the English language from the French word cuilte. The first use of the term seems to have been in England in the 13th century.

What is the most popular quilt pattern of all time?

The Log Cabin block is one of the most well-known and popular of all patchwork patterns. To pioneers traveling West, it symbolized home, warmth, love and security. The center square of the block was done in red to represent the hearth, the focal point of life in a cabin or home.

Why do Native Americans give star quilts?

The Star quilt—given to honor individuals at birth and other milestones throughout life, as well as at giveaways —is a traditional emblem, a source of pride, and an item of tribal identity.

What is the oldest known quilt pattern?

The crazy quilt design is likely the oldest quilt pattern, according to the National Park Service and other research. It is believed that textiles resembling a crazy quilt were discovered in early Egyptian tombs, as well as in European courts pre-dating the 17th century.

Why did slaves use quilts?

When slaves made their escape, they used their memory of the quilts as a mnemonic device to guide them safely along their journey , according to McDaniel. The historians believe the first quilt the seamstress would display had a wrench pattern.

What is the oldest quilt in America?

The Canton Historical Society in Canton, Massachusetts believes that a wholecloth quilt in their collection may be the oldest wholecloth quilt made in America. The wool wholecloth quilt was made in 1786 by Martha Crafts Howard.

What does the Ohio Star quilt pattern look like?

Ohio Star is a nine-patch quilt block made with five plain squares and four quarter-square triangle units . It's a classic block that's easy to make, but do take care to sew an accurate quarter inch seam allowance when assembling the patchwork units.

What is the story behind the Lakota star quilt?

The star quilt's tradition of honor grew as the quilts were draped around the shoulders of Lakota warriors and hunters when they returned from battle, a successful hunt, or at the start of Haŋblečeya — Vision Quests. It was also presented at funerals to honor loved ones on their final journey.

What is the meaning of the lone star quilt pattern?

THE POWERFUL CENTRAL MOTIF OF THE (A)LONE STAR QUILT STANDS AS METAPHOR FOR THE CONDITION OF SOLITUDE . “This quilt designed itself,” says Degen. “As I was constrained by the amounts of leftover materials in my apartment, the color patterns were dictated solely by how much of any one color I had left.

What is the meaning of the sawtooth star quilt?

For Native Americans the star is a sacred symbol equated with honour. Their sawtooth star quilts (called Morning Star) were a symbolic way to honour and protect the recipient as their travelled through life .

Happy Holiday Stars [A Free Quilt Pattern] (2024)

by Corey · Published May 21, 2024 · Updated May 20, 2024

Word on the street is that Starberry fabrics have started shipping to quilt shops. =) Yay! It’s always so much fun when the fabrics arrive in quilt shops. Previously, I shared about the free pattern, Happy Holiday Stars, that was being released when this collection started shipping. Today is the day you can download this pattern. =)

Happy Holiday Stars is a throw sized quilt finishing at 45″ square. If you want to see this quilt shared in a video, you can watch the Starberry trunk show video.

Happy Holiday Stars is a great way to use the check fabric in Starberry.

If you are concerned about working with the check fabric, the pattern shows you how to fussy cut the star centers.

The quilting design, used by David, on this quilt is called Diagonal Plaid. I always think this one works so well for those “cabin-y” type cozy quilts.

For the backing I chose Moda’s Fireside fabric in black which is a minky type fabric. This makes this quilt so cozy!

I wanted to touch just a little bit on the washing for those of us non-prewashers. The Starberry fabric line includes a lot of strong colors with all of those reds and blacks. Also using a dark fabric on the back of a quilt when the front of a quilt includes a white background can be a concern. I have washed this quilt since making it and didn’t run into any problems with fabric bleeding. I used two Shout color catchers and machine washed on cold. I will always recommend prewashing those stronger/darker colors but if you are like me (and live on the edge with no prewashing most of the time), I thought this information might be helpful.

Happy Holiday Stars & Wooly Wall Hanging

You can download Happy Holiday Stars here.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Corey

Tags: Corey Yodercoriander quiltsFabricFree PatternModa Fabricsstarberry

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Marcy Henri says:
May 21, 2024 at 8:08 am
Yay!!! I have been anxiously awaiting this line & my pre-order shipped yesterday!
Now, I’m off to find a 3rd job so I can buy all the yardage I want 🤣
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- Corey says:
  May 21, 2024 at 9:03 am
  Ha!…I’m excited it’s starting shipping for all anxiously awaiting its’ arrival!
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Laurie says:
May 21, 2024 at 8:45 am
So pretty!
Ok – I have to cave on my “no fabric purchases for awhile” contract I made with myself because Starberry broke me 🤣❤️ And the sheep pattern is now a must to go along with the new Starberry fabric. Love your style and designs.
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- Corey says:
  May 21, 2024 at 9:03 am
  I’m so glad you like Starberry! It’s always fun to create a holiday line of fabric. =)
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- Kim Theisen says:
  May 21, 2024 at 11:05 am
  Laurie…me too! I’m gonna be breaking my self imposed rule 🙂
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Rebecca B Parker says:
May 21, 2024 at 8:48 am
I paid for my preorder of Starberry from the FQS last night! I can’t wait to get my FQs!
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- Corey says:
  May 21, 2024 at 9:03 am
  You should have it soon!
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Sherri Hoysack-Tucker says:
May 21, 2024 at 8:49 am
Thank you, Corey, for the free pattern! I am super excited about Starberry coming soon and I especially enjoyed Saturday’s trunk show on Cali & Co. I think I want to make every pattern on Cali & Co.
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- Corey says:
  See Also
  ’Hatching’ a Quilt – Part 3 – Appliqué Block
  May 21, 2024 at 9:04 am
  Thank you so much Sherri!…I’m so glad you like both lines. =)
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Karen says:
May 21, 2024 at 9:05 am
My fat quarter bundle is on the way! 😀
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Hawkeye Quilter says:
May 21, 2024 at 10:41 am
Thank you!
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Darlene Sewista says:
May 21, 2024 at 11:07 am
OMG I’m in love with this new fabric collection. All the quilts you shared are stunning. Thank you for the lovely free pattern.
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:34 pm
  You’re so welcome!…thank you!
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Renie says:
May 21, 2024 at 11:18 am
This is beautiful! Thank you for the free pattern Corey! I love your style!
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:35 pm
  Thanks so much!…you’re so welcome!
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Kim Theisen says:
May 21, 2024 at 11:25 am
Any idea if any stores out there will be offering a kit for this??
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:35 pm
  It’s possible!…check with your favorite shop to see if they would kit one for you. Most shops are very happy to kit a quilt pattern if they are carrying the fabrics.
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Rosey Janes says:
May 21, 2024 at 11:45 am
Thank you!!
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:35 pm
  You’re so welcome!
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Connie says:
May 21, 2024 at 12:33 pm
Thanks Corey! Stars are my favorite blocks. I can’t wait to make this one!
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:36 pm
  You’re welcome!…have fun sewing it up!
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Wendy D Keyser says:
May 21, 2024 at 12:36 pm
Thank you Corey!
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:36 pm
  You’re so welcome!
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Teresa says:
May 21, 2024 at 1:23 pm
Corey, thank you so much for this new pattern. I love the ohio star and this pattern blew me away. I have some many things running through my mind right now.
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:36 pm
  I enjoy a good Ohio star quilt too. =)
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Sharon says:
May 21, 2024 at 4:47 pm
Corey I love your Starberry fabric. Have made several.of your quilts. I have already made the larger sheep quilt. So cute.
Thank you for the free download. I appreciate all your hard work and beautiful patterns.
Sharon
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:36 pm
  You’re so welcome!
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Suzanne Kempton says:
May 21, 2024 at 5:23 pm
Thanks so very much Corey.
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:36 pm
  You’re so welcome!
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Julie says:
May 21, 2024 at 5:54 pm
Thanks SO much Corey, so thoroughly appreciated!
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:36 pm
  You’re so welcome!
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Donna C. says:
May 21, 2024 at 8:39 pm
Thank you Corey for this pattern and for the Deerly Loved $5 pattern. They are both fabulous!
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:37 pm
  You’re welcome!…thank you!
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Lee Miller says:
May 21, 2024 at 8:40 pm
Beautiful fabric. Gorgeous quilt. And you…always generous. Thanks Corey. ❤️
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:37 pm
  Thank you!…you’re welcome!
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Kat Scribner says:
May 23, 2024 at 10:21 am
Gorgeous Star quilt and I LOVE LOVE that fabric collection !!!
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:37 pm
  Thank you so much!
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Karen says:
May 23, 2024 at 2:16 pm
Received my order from Fat Quarter shop today. The fabric is gorgeous.
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:37 pm
  Thank you!
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Roxann says:
May 23, 2024 at 2:42 pm
thank you Cory for being so generous with your free patterns. Love all your quilts you make, but I just can’t get enough of that cute sheep! . Can’t wait to do another quilt along with you!
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:37 pm
  I’m looking forward to the sew along also!
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Diana says:
May 23, 2024 at 2:57 pm
Cute patterns. Thank you for your generosity.
Your page was shared on a large world-wide quilting list today.
Enjoy the company.
May 23, 2024
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:38 pm
  You’re so welcome! Thank you for stopping by. =)
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Bethany Kalb says:
May 24, 2024 at 11:41 am
Thank you. Love this new line. Did I hear you correctly in a video saying that you were going to recolor the Coriander Christmas in Starberry? Have you had the time to do this yet?
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- Corey says:
  May 24, 2024 at 12:30 pm
  Thank you!…yes, I did. You can find it in this blog post: https://corianderquilts.com/a-very-coriander-christmas-in-starberry-fabrics/
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  - Bethany says:
    May 28, 2024 at 12:00 am
    Thank you!
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Bobbie Hainlin says:
May 26, 2024 at 12:53 am
Love your style – fabric and patterns! Thank you for your generosity of the new quilt pattern.
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Pamela Emery says:
May 26, 2024 at 4:43 am
Thank You Corey
Stars are a favorite of mine.
Thanks again
Pamela
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