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The Shining Star Quilt Block is a beginner pattern for a beautiful 12.5" star block.
Use it for quilts, pillows, tote bag panels or mini wall hangings. Simple piecing, crisp points and clean finishes, with every step written out.
Many of our bagmaking customers use this block as a feature panel on tote bags, project bags or zipper pouches for a unique, handmade touch.
✔️ Beginner
✔️ Fat-quarter friendly
✔️ Nothing to print, just cut & measure
✔️ Finished block: 12.5" × 12.5"
4 fat quarters, or strips cut across the width of fabric (WOF):
Beginner
If you can sew a straight line and follow step-by-step instructions, you can make this quilt block.
This quilt block is the star feature of the Starry Tote Bag Pattern: a fun, modern tote that showcases your piecing skills!
The Starry Tote pattern includes this quilt block plus full instructions for turning it into a structured, fully-lined tote bag with interior pockets. If you want to make the complete tote, grab the Starry Tote pattern instead.
👉 View the Starry Tote Bag Pattern
The Shining Star Quilt Block makes a great companion project alongside:
Perfect for gift sets, home décor, or using up favorite fabric scraps.
Do I need to print anything?
Nope! It's all measure and cut.
What size is the block?
12.5" (12" finished in a quilt).
What skill level is it?
Beginner. If you can sew a straight line, you can make it.
What can I make with it?
Quilts, pillows, mini quilts or a tote panel. It's the star on my Starry Tote.
Want support or love sharing your progress?
Join the Be Mandy Things Facebook Maker Group for tutorials, tips, and encouragement from other bagmakers and quilters.
This listing is for a digital sewing pattern only.
No physical items will be shipped.
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This pattern is for personal use only. Handmade items made using this pattern may be sold on a small, handmade scale. Please credit Be Mandy Things as the designer.
This pattern may not be copied, shared, reproduced, or distributed in any form, including digitally, without written permission from the designer.
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Very well laid out, tons of information on notions to have on hand before starting. Will refer to it for sure.
So easy to follow. Highly recommend. Mandy is an excellent teacher!!!
Great pattern with easy to follow instructions. My pouch turned out so cute!
Excellent pattern, one off the quickest I've sewn
Easy pretty. Great size
Very pleased with my purchase! Really great tips and tricks. Definitely purchase this, don’t wait it is that good. I’m new at sewing and it’s been very valuable to me.
I purchased the Kathy tote and Frankie pouch for my bundle. I downloaded the patterns but I have not yet had the chance to sew them up. Instructions look easy and I can’t wait to get started.
I love this pattern, and I love the finished product even more. The instructions were clear but there was one step where I did wish there was an accompanying video.
The book is very informative, easy to read and understand, has tables that are easy to use.
Great. Mainly all the information for bag making in one file. I make bags, pouches and such all time so I find it very handy.
I thought your instructions and video were great!
Great job!
This is a super pattern. Easy to follow directions and fast to make. I used some small pieces of leftover fabric for this project. Great to put items in for a gift for someone I’ll or just as a gift. Thank you Amanda for continuing to offer easy to follow, wonderful patterns.
Great pattern, easy to follow! Will purchase more patterns!
Lovely pattern. Can't wait to sew for Christmas quilt.
My first tote bag to make was the Kathy Tote Bag. I love the step by step instructions and detailed photos. Some steps I zipped through and some others I would go back and reread or double check what I was doing with the photos. I loved making this so much that I have several other patterns ready to get started on. Amanda makes her patterns so easy to understand and the added tips are excellent. My only problem is deciding what to make next. Thank you for understanding exactly what I need to be comfortable making a bag!
