The Lucky Star Quilt Pattern
The Lucky Star Quilt Pattern has been a long time in the making.
It started out as a how-to years ago…then a tutorial several years after that…then a pattern for the Mod Bee last year…and finally, today, a PDF pattern available HERE in our shop.
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I have made several versions of this quilt….all with different types of solids.
But this version is by far my favorite.
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Last summer, as we were cleaning out one of my grandma’s storage units, I found a giant garbage sack filled with my grandpa’s old jeans.
As soon as I opened the sack I knew I would have to use those jeans to make a quilt…a quilt that I would keep all for myself!
So I cut those jeans into squares, added some white canvass, and BOOM! One of my new favorite quilts was born.
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Growing up, my grandparents always had a jean quilt that was tied with red yarn and had a red flannel backing.
They traveled with it, always took it camping, and more often than not, had it with them when they would come to visit us.
So I am more than excited to have a quilt that reminds me of them made from squares of my grandpas jeans.
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And because my grandpa was a camper and LOVED the outdoors I took this quilt on a hike with me over fall break so I could photograph it.
It was like having a missed family member tagging along.
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As a nod to the red yarn used in that old quilt of my grandparents I bound the quilt with red….and as a nod to my grandma who loved all things beautiful I made sure it was a red floral.
And, I’ve got to be honest….I love the darling red floral binding against the rugged, worn Levi fabric.
Something about that combination just feels right.
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This quilt was a joy to make.
Sure….I do really like this pattern. It lends itself nicely to chain piecing which I love to do while listening to audio books and it turns out terrific every time.
But the enjoyment I felt in the making of this quilt was more than just the ease and simplicity of the design….it was about creating something for myself from the garments of a loved one.
Creating memories quilts is special. It’s sacred. It’s hard. It’s healing.
The creation of this quilt was all that….and more.
It was wonderful.
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And now I have something special to take with me on our family outdoor adventures…something that will remind me of another someone who took his granddaughter on outdoor adventures as well.
I know I said this recently but I’m saying it again:
How lucky we are to be creators, keepers of memories, lovers of heritage…..quilters.
Happy pattern release day and…
Happy Quilting!
PS: For other variations of how to make memory quilts (as well as some tips and tricks) you can check out THIS POST.
What a sweet and wonderful memory of your grandparents. I love the simplicity of this quilt design but also the visual impact. I am inspired to attempt to make my first quilt!