The Autumn Jubilee quilt along continues today with the second block to mix with the pumpkins. Did you get some pumpkins made? You’ll see more of my quilt retreat photos as I constructed most of these blocks there. Staying ahead of the quilt along was a challenge this year, LOL!! Quilt retreat came at just the right time.
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Going big with 12-inch finished blocks, let’s mix a star with them. I figured out this Nine Patch Star last Christmas with the quilt Table Topper Quilt Along, and thought it would be a major stashbuster for Autumn Jubilee. So, gather some squares and come quilt along!
Cutting for one block, multiply by number you want
Nine patch squares 2-1/2-inch squares = 9
Corners Background 3-1/2-inch squares = 4
Star Points Color 4-inch squares = 4
Star Points Background 4-inch squares = 4
Begin by making the nine patch center units with the scrappy 2-1/2-inch squares.
Press rows opposite to allow nesting of the seams. Square to 6-1/2 inches.
Sew the half square triangles with the 4-inch star points colors and backgrounds. See my post on Making HSTs for detailed instructions.
Square the HSTs to 3-1/2 inches. Sewing the HSTs units together into flying geese with the background as the geese. Press the seams open on these units to reduce bulk. These units will be 6-1/2-inches.
Now it is decision time. Since the HSTs make two of the same print combination, you need to decide if you want to match them like this….
or mix them up scrappy like this. I liked scrappy for mine. In this one, I noticed I had two of the same print on the star points, so I switched one out and played with the positions of the others a bit.
Better.
Sew the units in rows, pressing the center towards the nine-patch units, and the other rows towards the corner square.
If you choose scrappy, make some piles of 8 HSTs to be sure your prints aren’t duplicated in the same block. Doing this near the end of the sewing of this unit, I found I had too many of two prints, and needed to make a few more HSTs in other prints.
Make the number you want for you chosen size. I needed ten.
If you are doing the alternate colorway, your stars will look like this. After I did this, I thought it might look better with the white on the star points, and scrappy green nine patches.
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I’ve been having such fun reading all your comments, thank you so much for the kind words! I do post on the comments here and there so you all know I am reading. Go back to previous posts and see the fun ideas being shared too. Share your Autumn Jubilee Quilt Along progress on Flickr in our group From My Carolina Home Project Sharing on Flickr , or share in our facebook group – From My Carolina Home Project Sharing on Facebook. Please comment on each other’s shares too, being a part of the From My Carolina Home community is fun! I spend about 5 minutes a week on facebook to see your progress, and want to thank my wonderful moderators Mary and Pat for keeping up with the group to add new members.
Last week’s winner of the Aurifil Festive Collection is Joni W!! Congratulations, Joni, I sent you an email. There is still time to enter the other drawings from last week if you missed any.
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I love that you added stars!
I like the Scrappy Star!
-Jean💟
I like the nine patch centers, they would be great for charity quilts.
I’ll get started on my stars today. Thanks for the inspiration.
Love these scrappy stars! Thanks for the inspiration.
I like the idea of the white star points and the scrappy ones are just what my scrap drawers need.
I love these scrappy stars! So pretty!
The scrappy star blocks are so versatile. This is a block that I will keep in my library for using up scraps. Thanks for a great quilt along.
Love the scrappy stars done in fall fabrics. I made the Christmas Stars last year and really enjoyed the project.
This scrappy stars block is a great addition.
Uh-oh! I’m gonna have to pick up the pace on this one – got distracted getting creative with pumpkin colors! Today is card-making group, further distraction! Good thing I have a day tomorrow free & clear of leaving home for the day. Excited to see what happens next!
Piecing backing is my least favorite part of quilting, so finding wide backing makes me very happy!!!!
Such a quick and easy idea for the scrappy stars-I will use this alot-thanks!
The two blocks look great and are a good stashbuster indeed. I see a quilt in African batiks coming up.
I love the scrappy stars. Easy. Great way to use up my scraps. These blocks would make a festive Christmas quilt too. Thanks for the giveaway. Blessings.
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Love the scrappy 9-patch Star block! Maybe I’ll make one in Christmas colors for my table stand while I;m at it—with the 2 1/2” scrap bin out. Having lots of fun with Autumn Jubilee! Thanks.
That’s a great star block – I really like the 9 patch center! Thanks for all the ideas, Carole!
Pumpkins and stars, a match made in Autumn! Can’t wait to see your finished top next week and the other design options.
Thanks so much!! I am pretty happy with how it is going, but I have to pick up the pace too as I have all three “alongs” to finish!!
Good morning Carole…I’m loving all the fall blocks and would like to participate, but Christmas sewing for family members keeps me very busy.
‘Love the stars so much. I am doing the alternate colorway. Deciding whether to have the Nine Patches or the Star points white instead. I like yours with the Star points white.
I meant yours with the Nine Patches white, my mistake.
I love stars and I love scrappy—this is a great autum block! It would look good in any fabric combination.
This looks like a fun quilt.
Very cool that you are showing this in two colorways. Thanks!
I love all the fall colors and really want to try the 9 patch star pattern. Thanks so much for all your beautiful work.
I really like stars too. Always wonderful to see new options. Thank you.
This block is so cute and autumnal!!!
I really like the star blocks. I think you are right, with the alternate colorway, the white might be better as the star points. I can hardly wait to see it all put together. Thanks for sharing.
Fun quilt along! Yours is going to be beautiful with the autumn prints you’ve included.
Fall colors are so dreamy. Love these blocks.
I love the scrappy stars. Perfect addition.
I’m following and hope to make a few pumpkins this weekend. Thank you for all the options and great instructions. I’m hoping to head to a quilt retreat in 3 weeks and may just pile fabric in a bag to work on these blocks at the retreat!
i usually hoard my fall fabrics, but you have the knack to get me to use them! thank you. the correction page doesn’t work for me, have you corrected the original page?
Yes, I corrected the original post.
Very pretty thanks for sharing and the great giveaway
I love the patch star block stars are one of my favorite blocks. . They are going to look so pretty with the Block A pumpkins.
Wonderful use of Autumn fabrics! I’d like to see the green and white star blocks done the opposite way, sounds like it might be nice too.
The star blocks are cute — I like them in the fall colors! 🙂
I have found enough orange for maybe two pumpkins, so adding three stars should be doable…if I ever get back to my sewing machine, that is!
Your blocks are turning out just great! Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial and the chances at all the giveaways!
The stars are a nice addition to the mix–I liked your projects last year also!
I really like the scrappy star blocks.
Great combo….fall leaves and pumpkins!! So many possibilities. Thanks for the ideas and patterns.
Yes, the star block with white, would look better with white star points.
I’m already behind, but love the Star. Have a huge craft show I’m in for two weeks, will get into it when that’s over!
Wonderful backing. Thank you.
Love the patchwork center for the stars!
Wow, 3 of my faves in one block: scrappy, 9 patches, and stars! Thanks, Carole, for all the inspiration and fun you bring to all of us! :o)
I like seeing how you arrange your colors. I would have problems choosing where to place them. Having fun! Carla from Utah
Beautiful fabric and a fun pattern
I am really enjoying this quilt along! And I really love HST’s. Thanks!
I’ll start my stars today! Finished my pumpkins last Thursday. I’m using scrap batiks.
Thanks for hosting Autumn Jubilee!
Live the color in the patchwork and the variation of print size and scale.
I love the scrappy stars. Thank you for the great directions.
Beautiful! Just added this scrappy star onto my to do list. Thank you so much.
Thank you to everyone, I am delighted you are quilting along!
Cute Block B! I agree that I’d like green in the center and white on the star points, but I think it would be interesting this way, too. I’m enjoying all the fun things in the Jubilee – maybe even more varied than past years! Thank you for all the time and effort you’ve put into the posts, and into acquiring sponsors. You’ve found some great ones, and I thank them for joining you this month!
I love the beautiful autumn colors that you used in your star! Thanks for sharing this!
I am joining my grandmother’s flower garden hexies.
i love the autumn colours they look yummy
You are a step ahead of us here in Alaska. It is in the 40-50 range temps and no snow. Looks like you got a lot there. Stay warm and safe and I enjoy your patterns and directions. Hubby is still playing golf and just cleaned up the garden. Unusual fall for here.
I love this pattern, I am going to make an autumnal table runner.
Thanks for sharing your patterns with us. You are appreciated.
Thanks for sharing your talents in both quilting and all around decorating. It’s so uplifting to read about your quilting and traveling adventures. Love seeing the countryside with you!
This block is so versatile-love it-and i can see it in Christmas and Americana prints as well as a mini quilt for a 12 in stand by itself. Thanks for the idea.