Discover the Improved Star Medallion Quilt Pattern

Ready for a Glow Up?

A colorful quilt featuring star patterns in pink, blue, and white, displayed outdoors in front of a white building.
The NEW larger, favorite color version.

Back in 2021 I released the Star Medallion Quilt Pattern and it quickly became a favorite with quilters who love a bold design and a quilt that lets the quilting really shine. Plus. . . I was giving it away for FREE, so that made it popular!

But if you have been hanging around here very long, you know something about me…

I’m always tinkering.

“Hmm… what if we made this even better?”

Sometimes that means experimenting with quilting designs. Sometimes it means trying a new technique. And sometimes it means looking at one of my older patterns and thinking:

A patchwork quilt featuring blue, gray, and white geometric patterns draped over a white rocking chair on a porch.

So that’s exactly what happened with the Star Medallion.

And that’s not all. . . now there is a Video Tutorial to help you as well!

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Same Star… New Attitude

The original version used several shades of blues and grays to build the medallion design as it expanded outward. It worked beautifully, but I don’t want people feeling like they have to make a pattern the same way I do. As far as I am concerned, a pattern is my suggestion.

So the updated version leans right into that idea.

Now you can make the quilt using two favorite colors and let the contrast do all the heavy lifting. Whether you go bold and dramatic or soft and subtle, the star really shines when you choose colors YOU love.

And honestly… it makes fabric choosing a whole lot easier.

(Which means you can get to the fun part faster.)

Bigger Is Better (Especially for Naps)

The other change is size.

The new version is a little bigger, which makes it perfect for those highly productive quilting activities like:

  • Afternoon naps
  • Couch snuggling
  • “Just resting my eyes while I admire my quilt”

You know. Important quilting business.

Built for Quilters Who Love to Quilt

One of the things I love about this pattern is that it leaves plenty of space for quilting.

If you are a longarmer like me, you can really have fun filling those areas with texture and movement. I love the idea of free-motion quilting all those Half-Square Triangles or using computerized quilting to fill them in. Or you can just put a lovely edge to edge design on it and get right to the napping.

Your choice.

A Pattern That Still Encourages Creativity

Even though the pattern has had a bit of a glow up, my favorite part hasn’t changed.

It’s still a pattern that works as a jumping-off point for your own creativity.

Try two bold solids.
Try two prints.
Try a light and a dark.

Or do what quilters do best and break the rules a little.

Because the best quilts always have a bit of the maker’s personality stitched into them.

And I can’t wait to see what you create with the updated Star Medallion Quilt Pattern.

If you want to give it a try, just click the link, fill out the form, and download the pattern. It is as easy as that. It will put you on my newsletter list so you don’t miss out on any of the other fun events I have percolating in my brain!

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The Carpenter’s Star Quilt Along: Creativity Shines!

An Overwhelming Response

Colorful geometric quilt design featuring triangular shapes in shades of pink, blue, and purple on a black background.

When I first announced the Oh Kaye Quilting Carpenter’s Star Quilt Along, I hoped a few quilters might want to stitch along together. I had noticed that a lot of people online seemed to be suffering from the “Winter Blues” and I was stuck at home taking care of Mr. C who just had knee surgery. I impulsively decided to host a Quilt Along and what happened was something truly special.

More than 1,100 quilters signed up to make a Carpenter’s Star quilt together! Watching so many people join in from different places, skill levels, and quilting styles made this event incredibly fun from the very beginning.

A Classic Block with Endless Possibilities

The Carpenter’s Star is one of those quilt blocks that never goes out of style. Its bold geometry creates a striking design, but it also leaves plenty of room for creativity.

And creativity is exactly what showed up.

By the end of the quilt along, 180 finished quilts were submitted, and I loved seeing how each participant interpreted the design in their own way. Some quilters leaned into dramatic contrast, while others chose soft, blended palettes. A few added playful border treatments or unexpected color combinations that made their stars really sparkle.

One of my favorite parts of hosting a quilt along is realizing that even when everyone starts with the same pattern, no two quilts are the same. Quilters bring their own personalities to every stitch.

The Grand Show-and-Tell

While everyone enjoyed making their quilts, I had the best job! I got to look at every quilt as it was submitted. Scrolling through the finished quilts felt like attending the world’s biggest quilt show—except it was happening right on my screen. There were bold modern palettes, cozy traditional colors, scrappy interpretations, and some beautifully creative borders that gave the Carpenter’s Star a whole new look.

It was inspiring to see so many quilters push their creativity a little further and make the design truly their own. I was also pleased to see that many chose to only use fabrics from their stash which may have led them in directions they would not have normally chosen.

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

We were also able to celebrate the finishers with ten prize winners, thanks to the generosity of our wonderful sponsors:

  • Connecting Threads
  • Handi Quilter
  • Superior Threads
  • WonderFil Specialty Threads

Their support helped make the event even more fun, and I’m grateful for companies that encourage and celebrate the quilting community. Of course there were some prizes from Oh Kaye Quilting as well. I chose some of my favorite quilting tools to share with the participants.

The Best Part of a Quilt Along

Quilt Alongs aren’t really about finishing fast or making the “perfect” quilt. They’re about community, creativity, and the joy of making something with your own hands.

Seeing over a thousand quilters join in and 180 beautiful quilts completed in only 3 weeks reminded me why I love teaching and sharing quilting so much. Most participants were from the US but we had participants from the UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore and several from Guam!

Thank you to everyone who participated, cheered others on, shared progress photos, or simply followed along. You made this quilt along something special.

And if you missed this one… don’t worry. You can still make this quilt!

Carpenter’s Star PDF Pattern and Video Tutorials ($14.99)

There will definitely be more quilting adventures ahead. I’m thinking about a Christmas in July event! So stay tuned and make sure you are getting my newsletter!

— Kaye
Oh Kaye Quilting

List of prizes for Carpenter's Star Quilt Along, including various quilting tools and materials.

How to Add a Quilt Sleeve That Hangs Straight Every Time

Getting It Right!

A smiling woman demonstrating how to attach a hanging sleeve to a quilt, holding a quilting pole with colorful fabric in the background.

If you’ve ever entered a quilt in a show (either to be judged or just for display) you know how important those last finishing touches can be. A crooked, flat or sagging quilt sleeve might seem like a small issue, but it makes a big difference in how your quilt is displayed—and how it’s judged!

In today’s video tutorial, I’ll show you my favorite way to attach a sleeve to the back of your quilt so it hangs straight, just the way you intended. This method works great for any size quilt- even though I show it on a small quilt.

The quilt I’m demonstrating on in this video is a special one—it’s my Handi Quilter Educators Challenge quilt! This piece will be going on the road, showing up at quilt shows around the country, and I want it to look its best every single time it’s displayed. That means giving the sleeve the same care and attention as every other part of the quilt.

You’ll learn:

  • How to measure and cut the sleeve so it fits just right
  • The easy trick to keep the sleeve from distorting your top edge
  • My favorite hand-stitching method for a clean, smooth finish
  • Why that little bit of “extra space” in the sleeve makes all the difference when the quilt is hanging

Even if you’ve added sleeves before, you might pick up a few helpful tips that make your next one easier and neater.

So grab a needle, thread, and your latest finished quilt—and follow along! You can watch the full tutorial on YouTube here:
👉 Watch the Video on YouTube (Click on it to make it bigger!)

I hope this helps your quilts hang straight at every show they attend. And who knows—you might even start enjoying this last little step before the big reveal!

Happy quilting,
Kaye

Pro-Stitcher Made Easy: Completing an Edge to Edge Quilt

If you’re a new Pro-Stitcher quilter, chances are you’ve already figured out that the software is powerful- and confusing. You can see all the possibilities—custom layouts, beautiful designs, perfect placement. But turning all of that potential into actually quilting your own quilt can feel overwhelming.

That’s exactly why I created this video.

This isn’t a “do everything perfectly” kind of tutorial. It’s a let’s get you quilting video.

In the video, I walk you through the basics you truly need to know to move from building the edge to edge design in Pro-Stitcher to actually stitching it out! You will gain the skills to stitch your quilt with confidence. No fancy tricks. No complicated setups. Just the practical steps that help you understand what Pro-Stitcher is doing and why.

I even have a FREE handout for you. All you have to do is click this link

FREE DRAG AND DROP HANDOUT

One of the biggest hurdles for new Pro-Stitcher quilters is fear—fear of clicking the wrong button, fear of thread breaks, fear of messing up a quilt, fear that they should “know more” before they start. This video gently removes that pressure. It shows you that you don’t need to master every tool or menu before you quilt something beautiful.

You’ll see how the process fits together, how designs get from the screen to the quilt, and how manageable it really is once you break it down into small, logical steps. More importantly, you’ll see that you can do this.

If you’ve been practicing on scrap fabric but haven’t quite worked up the nerve to load a real quilt…
If your Pro-Stitcher screen feels intimidating instead of inviting…
If you’ve thought, “I just need someone to explain this in plain English”…

This video was made for you.

Your longarm is an amazing tool, but it shines brightest when it’s used—not admired from afar or used as a fabric stacking station. My hope is that this video helps you take that first real step, quilt your own quilt, and start building confidence with every stitch.

Because the best way to learn Pro-Stitcher isn’t by memorizing everything—it’s by quilting.

And you’re ready for that part now.