The Asterisks quilt pattern is now available at Sewfinity!

WHY WE LIKE IT

Designed by Nicole of Modern Handcraft, the Asterisks Quilt is a great beginner quilt pattern with a midcentury modern vibe.

Lots of color combos are possible with this pattern: make the asterisks multi-colored or 1-color, and make the background 1-color or scrappy. Whichever you choose, Nicole shows you how with her clear instructions.

It comes together quickly: simple shapes and 2-at-a-time half-square triangle piecing make it pretty simple.

TIPS + TUTORIALS

• The pattern features instructions with diagrams throughout and a link for a coloring page.
• Diagonal Seam Tape would make sewing the half-square triangles a breeze!

INSPIRATION + IDEAS

Match-making our Kona Cotton Solids and Pure Solids to the Asterisks quilt pattern gives some really fun color combinations. Enjoy these digital mockups of the large throw sized 63" x 75". All you need for the quilt top is 3 yards of background fabric plus six 1-yard cuts (you'll have enough leftover for binding and some nice solid cuts for another project).

MONOCHROME

Lights and darks of a single color give these ideas on both light and dark backgrounds, all in Kona Cotton:

WARM COLORS:

• Yellow = Maize + Buttercup + Bright Idea + Citrus + Wasabi + Pickle

• Orange = Ice Peach + Mango + Goldfish + School Bus + Cedar + Cinnamon

• Red = Creamsicle + Nectarine + Pimento + Lipstick + Cayenne + Paprika

• Red Magenta = Primrose + Salmon + Punch + Watermelon + Wine + Ruby

• Magenta = Carnation + Sassy Pink + Azalea + Honeysuckle + Valentine + Sangria

• Violet = Pansy + Dahlia + Magenta + Geranium + Dk Violet + Berry

COOL COLORS:

• Blue = Lavender + Amethyst + Brt Peri + Tulip + Purple + Nightfall

• Yellow Green = Green Tea + Asparagus + Chartreuse + Parrot + Grasshopper + Palm

MULTI-COLOR

Multiple color families give these ideas on both light and dark backgrounds, all in Pure Solids by Art Gallery Fabrics:

• Banana Cream + Turmeric + Georgia Peach + Apricot Crepe + Dried Carrot + Cinnamon
• Flamingo + Quartz Pink + Crystal Pink + Evergreen + Peacock + Jade Cream
• London Red + Coral Reef + Grapefruit + Spiceberry + Dragon Fruit + Raspberry Rose
• Tile Blue + Maldives + Aero Blue + Emerald + Jade Cream + Warm Wave
• Purple Wine + Very Berry + Verve Violet + Tile Blue + Maldives + Aero Blue
• Mediterraneo + Tile Blue + Aero Blue + Parisian Blue + Hydrangea + Tranquil Waters