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The Shining Star Quilt Block is a beginner PDF sewing pattern that teaches you how to create a beautiful 12.5" finished star block — perfect for quilts, pillows, tote bag panels, or mini wall hangings.
This pattern is designed to help you build confidence with simple piecing techniques and achieve crisp points and clean finishes. Whether you're new to quilting or looking for a quick, satisfying project, Shining Star walks you through the process step-by-step.
Many of our bag-making customers use this block as a feature panel on tote bags, project bags, or zipper pouches for a unique, handmade touch.
4 fat quarters, or strips cut across the width of fabric (WOF):
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.
Beginner
If you can sew a straight line and follow step-by-step instructions, you can make this quilt block.
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Nope! It's all measure and cut.
12.5" (12" finished in a quilt).
Beginner. If you can sew a straight line, you can make it.
Quilts, pillows, mini quilts or a tote panel. It's the star on my Starry Tote.
This listing is for a digital sewing pattern only.
No physical items will be shipped.
© 2026 Be Mandy Things. All rights reserved.
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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✓ Step-by-step instructions with detailed diagrams
✓ Most patterns are cut-and-measure (no printing or taping). If a pattern includes a printable template, it’s listed in Pattern Details above.
✓ Materials + Supply List with Cutting Instructions
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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!
Haven’t made it yet but definitely looking forward to doing that
Love love love I am very new at sewing and Amanda’s patterns are extremely beginner friendly with a professional end result.
Well thought out pattern and I’m ready to start the new Mae bag!!!
Easy to understand
complete and thorough
The instructions are super easy to follow! This was my first bag and I think I knocked it out of the park!
Love this tote bag. Just the pattern I was looking for. Instructions were easy to follow.
