The Wonky Star Quilt Pattern is a fun quilt block to make when you just want to have some fun cutting up your fabric and putting it back together again, not worrying about matching seams or any of the quilt rules!
It’s a great project to use up your scraps. You can make these wonky star quilt blocks any size, just cut and sew the fabric back together again. This pattern is a fun block to try your hand at improv piecing.
How to Make a Wonky Star Quilt Block
Super easy and fun quilt pattern! Make these Wonky star quilt blocks from scraps or fabrics you just want to have some fun with! Cut, sew and trim and they are done!
This wonky star block is made in an improvisational method. Cut and sew back together!
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Materials
- Three (3) 6-1/2 inch squares of fabric; you can start with any size square, just make sure all three squares are the same size
- Thread
Tools
- Sewing machine
- Rotary cutter
- Cutting mat
- OPTIONAL: Rotating cutting mat
- Quilter's ruler
- Iron
- Ironing board
Instructions
- Start by cutting your three fabrics into same-size squares, Try to use different values, so you'll be able to easily see the stars in all three quilt blocks. I used the dark blue, medium value red and light white with blue dots. You can use only two, if you want your star to be all one color. I started with 6-1/2 inch squares and ended up with about 5-inch star blocks, after trimming.
- Layer your fabrics on top of each other, right sides up for all three fabrics. We are going to cut through all three layers at once.
- Remember how you made stars when you were a kids? And, when you first learned you put stars on everything? Well, we are going to cut stars with our rotary cutter and quilter's ruler. I will admit, I had to draw one by hand to remember! Ha! Take your ruler and rotary cutter and make the first cut through all three layers. If you have a rotating cutting mat, it makes the next cuts a bit easier, but it is optional.
- And, a second cut to make the first point on the star.
- And, the third cut, making the second point.
- The fourth cut makes the third point.
- Make the final cut to complete the fourth and fifth points and then lay out your three (3) wonky star quilt blocks.
- Now, we'll start sewing these together. If you love matching corners and having perfect quilt blocks, this might stretch your creativity! We just sew 'em together with right sides together- they won't match, as we haven't added seam allowances. That is what makes them wonky! I look at the pieces and see how I can put them together without any interrupted seams. Here is the first block I put together.
- I saw that these three pieces on the right can be sewn together to form a band. Sew all of the piecing with a 1/4-inch seam allowance. I like to use my quilters foot for my machine. Press each of the seams to your preference after each step. See our article on pressing seams in quilting.
- Next, I saw that I have several sets of two to sew together. Starting with these two pieces.
- Then the center and one of the wonky star points.
- Then a background and star point on the left.
- And, the last two pieces sewn together.
- Now we start sewing these sections together. Sew the second and third sections together.
- Sew this section to the fourth section sewn together.
- Sew the fifth section to this piece.
- We are left with two pieces. I trimmed up some of the uneven edges before sewing them together.
- Sew the final pieces together, forming a wonky star!
- Here are all three wonky star quilt blocks sewn together.
- Now it is time to trim the quilt blocks. I don't make them all straight, or even the same sizes. I just trim up the sides to make them straight. These will be used with a sashing or background fabric, and the uneven edges help keep their fun, wonky attitude!
- Here are the finished wonky stars ready for a project!
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Omnigrid Non-Slip quilter's Ruler, 6" x 24", Neon Green -
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Make a few blocks and then make a wonky star pillow cover!
Can I make the wonky star quilt pattern with only two fabrics?
Yes! If you use only two fabrics, the center of your star will be the same fabric as your star points. If you use a lot of different fabric scrap squares, all of the same size, you can really mix and match your fabrics to have fun with your stars!
Dig into your scrap bin and have fun with some novelty prints to make these blocks.
How do I make wonky star quilt blocks in different sizes?
Just start with different size squares of fabric to make the wonky star quilt block in different sizes . Have fun by making big stars and little stars, and then be creative on how you put them all back together again.
What can I do with these finished quilt blocks?
You can use your finished wonky star quilt blocks in a lot of different projects – they aren’t just for a finished quilt! Make some placemats, a table runner, use for a side of a bag, put into a pillow top. Use up your scraps making these fun star quilt blocks and then be creative! Try using the star quilt block to make a zipper pouch or a simple drawstring bag.
Make a pile of blocks and add sashing strips to put together a quilt top!
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