The Dream Star Quilt pattern is a striking foundation paper pieced (FPP) quilt design suitable for every skill level.
Choose from two clever layout options and showcase your favorite fabrics — including fussy-cut on-point motifs — to create dazzling secondary patterns.
The beginner-friendly FPP blocks deliver crisp, precise points, and the straightforward quilt top assembly makes finishing your quilt smooth and satisfying.
Create a quilt that truly shines — With just one block, you can create dramatically different looks.
Strategic color placement is at the heart of this pattern, allowing quilters to create something truly unique. The pattern includes two distinct layout options:
COSMOS
- Two main fabric groups – light and dark.
- One background fabric – Go soft and subtle with a light background, or bold and vibrant with a dark background.
GALAXY
- Two main fabric groups – light and dark
- FOUR background fabrics – to create a stunning ombré effect that radiates across the quilt.
- Add extra dimension and interest with fussy-cut on-point motifs.
In both layouts, the blocks are arranged concentrically from the center, creating intricate designs as your colors work together in harmony.
Bring your vision to life—one stunning block at a time.
Start your Dream Star today.
FINISHED SIZE: 77” x 77”
ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS PATTERN (for both layouts):
- Straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions
- Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) Tips, Steps & Techniques
- Quilt planning pages — Guide you through three simple steps for selecting fabrics; includes illustrated sample units and quilt diagrams
- Coloring pages — Labeled with fabric positions to help you audition fabrics and colors
- Cutting charts — Include customizable coloring boxes, a fabric table, and cutting instructions
- Sewing instructions — Step-by-step guidance for piecing foundations and assembling your quilt top, working one row and section at a time
- Quilt assembly diagram — Provides easy-to-follow visual support to help you assemble your quilt top smoothly from start to finish
- Printed paper pattern — Includes labeled, full-size foundation templates for precise fabric placement based on your planning pages
- Foundation preparation — Copy the full-size templates onto 8½” × 11” foundation paper of your choice
- Project labels — to stay organized as your Dream Star Quilt comes to life.
SKILL LEVEL:
Suitable for all skill levels
SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES:
Foundation Paper Piecing (full-size foundation templates to be copied are included in the pattern for both layouts)
A working knowledge of FPP is helpful – Makers with basic FPP experience will be prepared to piece and assemble this pattern.
Find a tutorial and tips for FPP in the Add-on Video™ for this project at ByAnnie.com.
ADD-ON VIDEO™ for additional support includes:
- Tools & supplies — Everything you need for a smooth, successful experience
- Quilt planning guidance — Tips for selecting and organizing your fabrics
- Coloring page and cutting chart prep — How to prepare and use both effectively
- Fussy cutting on-point (Galaxy layout) — Step-by-step guidance for precise fabric placement
- FPP steps & techniques — Covers organizing fabrics, preparing foundation patterns, piecing, pressing, trimming, and assembling blocks
- Quilt top assembly — Guidance for putting it all together
Be sure to use the coupon code included with the printed pattern to get the Add-on Video™ for free.