Make an Easy Carpenter's Star Quilt with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star (Video Tutorial)

Jenny Doan demonstrates how to make an easy version of the classic Carpenter Star quilt block using 10 inch squares of precut fabric (layer cakes). For this project, Jenny chose an Abby Rose Layer Cake by Robin Pickens for Moda Fabrics. This traditional quilt is also known as the Star of Bethlehem and Carpenter's Star. It is often made with squares and diamonds, but Jenny does it with half square triangles because they're so quick and easy to make and don't require y-seams!

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@MissouriQuiltCo provides free quick and easy sewing, quilting, and craft tutorials because we love to create. We offer these free online quilting classes to teach and inspire everyone—even the beginner. Precut fabric is used in most of our projects, and we have lots of tips and tricks to make quilting fast and simple. Be sure to watch all the way to the end of the video to get some pro tips from Jenny on cutting fabric with a ruler and rotary cutter.

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[shellyculver]

I’ve always wanted to make one but was hesitant because of the complexity of the other ways. THIS is doable!! I’m so excited. I’ve got several layers cakes in different lines now I can’t wait to make several new quilts!! Beautiful & easy! Thank you & God bless you. Stay safe & healthy!

[tammyrserrao]

Very beautiful, love the the different star shape. Stars can pap out of a lot of patterns, when you don’t even expect then and the colors are great 👍 🎉

[MimiLisa]

Love this quilt pattern although I’ve always seen it called Carpenters Wheel. So easy and fun to do and it’s my favorite, a square, and by making 7” borders I get an 85” quilt. I like square quilts so no one side of the quilt gets worn on the bed. Thanks for reminding me of this oldie but goodie pattern. Stay healthy!

[brendadon]

Here I go again. Putting another one of your quick and easy quilts in my list. I have been wanting to make a Carpenter’s Star and this one is completely different from any I have seen. Love it 💕

[Blue-vqlk]

Thank you so much Jenny. I’m an accomplished quilter and crafts person but you have taught me some excellent ways of doing things that have really improved my projects and made them them more fun with fewer problems. I enjoy watching your videos and buying fabric from your wonderful company. Best to you and yours and thank you for the awesome tips and tricks!!!

[lucilledaub]

I love your carpenter star quilt.
Love your videos.

[marilynrowe]

I am 76 And just finished my first quilt. I have plans for many more.

[marlenecady]

Thank you Jenny for another great tutorial; you always make it look so easy.

[pamelacasey]

Gorgeous fabrics and such an easy assembly!

[c.glanzer]

So beautiful ❤
And I just found out about the tape with the guiding 1/4"-lines. That's genious! I will add this to my machine immediately and I'm sure this will make life in my sewing room much easier, thank you! 🤗

[lisakeseloff]

Cool pattern! I just went into my "scraps" (organized by 10, " 5, " and 2 1/2" squares) and pulled out a bunch from my 10" squares to try this. I had to supplement with cutting out some extra background solids - again "scraps" in off whites. I sewed it in quadrants as described. It turned out great! I think I may get back into those 10" squares and make another! I have a bunch of "pinks" as I have two girls. Thank you!

[ninablackman]

I have made this quilt several times using various sizes blocks. I, like you prefer to start in the middle and work my way out. Using smaller blocks, it is a fast easy baby quilt.

[pamdeoliveira]

You are the best and easy way to follow how to quilt.

[cindyhappel]

Love this pattern and can’t wait to make it!!!

[grantsarac]

Just bought the patter. I have a Tula Pink Lines Layer cake this would be perfect for!

[jackieboyd]

love it and a great big happy hello from Plymouth UK. love your tutorials..You always make it look easy :-)

[klikes]

I agree with Natalie, quadrants were very easy to handle. I’d show a photo but comments won’t let me. ❤

[annemaguire]

Love it, I think I could manage wait :)

[NannaLiz]

It's the incredible shrinking Jenny! You look amazing. Speaking of amazing, what is the name of the lovely quilting pantograph on the quilt?

[nilenethompson-finn]

Just call me a new quarantine quilter! I remember hand piecing a quilt top with my grandmother in the sixties, but didn’t pursue it as a hobby after she passed away in 1971. Now that I am retired and have all of this time on my hands, I can’t wait to dive back in! Your tutorials are so inspiring. Thank you so very much!