Stringing Stars Quilt Pattern

If your fabric scrap bins are overflowing and you’re looking for a creative and striking way to use them up, the Stringing Stars Quilt is the perfect solution! Designed by Lacey Colbert, this 68” x 68” throw is a vibrant, scrappy celebration of light and dark fabrics stitched together using foundation paper piecing. It’s a beginner-friendly introduction to string quilts that results in a dazzling star pattern — and best of all, it’s fun and incredibly satisfying to sew.

In this article, you’ll learn the basics of the quilt, get a peek at how the blocks are assembled, and download the free PDF pattern to get started right away.

Why You’ll Love the Stringing Stars Quilt

This quilt is all about color, contrast, and creativity. The clever layout of light, dark, and half-and-half blocks forms stunning stars that appear to “string” across your quilt. The process is straightforward and repetitive, making it a perfect weekend project or a long-term stash-busting adventure.

Stringing Stars Quilt Pattern

Whether you’re using vintage scraps or modern brights, the result will be a unique quilt full of personality.

What You’ll Need

To get started, gather your supplies:

Assorted Light Scraps

Assorted Dark Scraps

String Along 9” Papers (you’ll need 64 total)

Basting or Appliqué Glue Stick

Neutral Thread (e.g., Aurifil Dove 2600)

Basic quilting tools: ruler, rotary cutter, mat, iron, wool pressing mat, pencil

Block Construction

You will make a total of 64 blocks, divided as follows:

16 All-Light Blocks
16 All-Dark Blocks
32 Half-Light / Half-Dark Blocks

Each block begins with a marked diagonal line on the foundation paper — this helps position your center strips. From there, you simply glue and sew the strips in layers, working outward from the center, pressing as you go. Once the paper is covered, trim to a clean 9” square.

💡 Tip: When working with half-and-half blocks, always sew the light strip first so that the seam tucks under the darker fabric for a cleaner look.

Assembling the Quilt

Once your blocks are complete, the fun begins — arranging them to create the stars! The layout is what gives this quilt its dynamic energy. Group four blocks to form each star, then sew the larger blocks together to create the final layout.

Play with the direction of the diagonal lines as you lay the blocks out. Small shifts can completely change the visual movement of your quilt!

Final Size

Finished Quilt: 68” x 68”
Block Size (Trimmed): 9” x 9”
Block Count: 64

This size makes a cozy throw or wall-hanging quilt, but you can easily adjust it by making more or fewer blocks.

Perfect For:

Using up scraps
Practicing foundation paper piecing
Creating a bold, modern statement with a traditional method
Quilters of all levels (especially confident beginners)

Download the Free Pattern

Ready to bring your own Stringing Stars quilt to life? Click the link below to download the full PDF pattern by Lacey Colbert:

👉 Download Stringing Stars Quilt PDF

Whether you’re diving into your stash or trading scraps with friends, the Stringing Stars Quilt is a rewarding project that transforms randomness into radiant beauty. Happy quilting!