Last week I was hard at work on my latest Moda Bake Shop tutorial, and this mini charm pack of gorgeous "Desert Bloom" fabric by Sherri and Chelsi of a Quilting Life...
...became this sweet little mini quilt!
I named it "Candy Stars" not only because it's made with a Moda Candy, but also because the colorful, sparkly half square triangles in the star blocks make me think of candy.
Candy Stars is fast, fun and easy, and it finishes at 16" square, the perfect size for a pillow!
Here's Candy Stars finished as a Christmas pillow and made with Kate Spain's beautiful "North Woods" fabric:
I made this little pillow exactly like the mini quilt, but substituted a white center square for the navy blue that I used in the "Desert Bloom" version. I also used red perle cotton to embroider an oversized running stitch down the center of the sashing strips and the inner border. This fun pillow has a totally different vibe than the original mini quilt, but it's just as sweet!
If you'd like to make your own version of Candy Stars, grab a mini charm pack and head over to the Moda Bake Shop for my free tutorial—you'll find complete instructions and lots of picture to help you on your way.
Happy Quilting!