AQS Quilt Along: Modern Victorian Hunter Star Revival with Michelle Renee Hiatt!

Get ready for an exciting quilting adventure with the AQS Quilt Along - Modern Victorian Hunter Star Revival!

This free 7-part series will guide you through creating a stunning quilt with help from Michelle Renee Hiatt.

Whether you're an experienced quilter or just starting out, this quilt-along is perfect for everyone. The videos and patterns will always be available so you can start anytime!

Schedule

Part One - Prep fabric for cutting

Part Two - Cutting the fabric

Part Three - Strip-piece units

Part Four - Assembling units

Part Five - Sewing the blocks

Part Six - Assembling the quilt center

Part Seven - Adding borders

Show & Tell - October 9, 2024

Week One: Preparing Your Fabric

In Week One, let's get everything ready! Michelle Renee introduces you to her favorite supplies and tools for the series. Don't worry; the only required tool is the Rapid Fire Hunter's Star Ruler - Petite from Studio180. If you don't have it yet, you can find it in our online store.

Week One Video

To kick things off, watch Michelle Renee's Week One video here. She'll guide you through everything you need to get started.

For the quilt, you'll need 11 half yards for the prints and 2 yards of background fabric. Watch as Michelle Renee takes you through the steps to prepare your fabric. Follow her tips and you'll be ready to cut next week.

Each week, you will receive a portion of the pattern. Click here to download the Week One Pattern.

Getting Ready for Week Two

Here’s what you need to do to prepare for Week Two:

• Square Up Your Fabric: Make sure your fabric is squared up.
• Press and Fold: Press your fabric and fold it neatly for easy cutting.
• Fabric Requirements: The quilt features 11 half yards of print fabrics and 2 yards of background fabric. (If you purchased the kit, prepare your binding fabric as well since it includes a half yard used for the blocks.)

Week Two: Cutting Your Fabric

It's Week Two, and we're excited to start cutting the fabric for our quilt blocks! This week Michelle Renee shows you how to cut the pieces needed to make the blocks, so you'll be ready to sew them together next week.

Week Two Video

Let's start cutting! Watch as Michelle Renee shows you how to cut the fabric for the blocks while sharing loads of great tips along the way.

Download the Week Two Pattern here.

Getting Ready for Week Three

Here’s what you need to do to prepare for Week Three:

• Cut the half-yard fabrics
• Sub-cut the triangles and trapezoids
• Cut the background fabric

Make sure you have everything ready so you can start piecing your Hunter Star blocks next week!

Week Three: Making the Trapezoid/Diamond Units

It's Week Three, and we can't wait to make the Trapezoid/Diamond Units! This week, Michelle Renee shows you how to add the star points to your trapezoids, so you'll be ready to sew the blocks together next week.

Week Three Video

Let's start sewing! Watch as Michelle Renee takes you step-by-step through the process of creating strip sets, pressing, and cutting them apart to complete the Trapezoid/Diamond Units.

Download the Week Three Pattern here.

Getting Ready for Week Four

 Here’s what you need to do to prepare for Week Four:

• Piece the Trapezoid Strip Sets
• Make 12 Trapezoid/Diamond Units per Half Yard fabric 
• 132 Trapezoid/Diamond Units total

Make sure you have everything ready so you can dive into the fun of creating your Hunter Star blocks next week!

Week Four: Making the Pieced Triangle Unit

It's Week Four, and we're making a Pieced Triangle Unit for the Hunter Star blocks.

Week Four Video

Watch as Michelle Renee takes you step-by-step through trimming the Trapezoid/Diamond units and sewing them to the triangles to make the Pieced Triangle units for the Hunter Star blocks.

Download the Week Four Pattern here.

Getting Ready for Week Five

Here’s what you need to do to prepare for Week Five:

• Trim the Trapezoid/Diamond Units
• Sew the Trapezoid/Diamond Units to the Half Square Triangles
• Press 132 Pieced Triangle Units

Make sure you have everything ready so you can wrap up your Hunter Star blocks next week!

Week Five: Hunter Star Block Assembly

It's Week Five, and we're making the Hunter Star blocks.

Week Five Video

Watch as Michelle Renee takes you step-by-step through sewing, pressing, and trimming the Hunter Star blocks.

Download the Week Five Pattern here.

Getting Ready for Week Six

Here’s what you need to do to prepare for Week Six:

• Sew the 132 Pieced Triangle Units into 66 Hunter Star Blocks
• Press the Hunter Star Blocks
• Trim the Hunter Star Blocks

Make sure you have everything ready to assemble your rows next week!

Week Six: Row Assembly

It's Week Six, and we're putting the rows together!

Week Six Video

Watch as Michelle Renee shows you how to sew the Hunter Star blocks into rows, then sew your rows together to complete your quilt center.

Download the Week Six Pattern here.

Getting Ready for Week Seven

Here’s what you need to do to prepare for Week Seven:

• Sew the Hunter Star blocks into rows

• Sew the rows together

• Press the row seams

• Complete the quilt center

Make sure you have everything ready so you can add the borders next week!

We can't wait to see your progress. Don't forget to share your photos and experiences with us on the AQS Project Parade Facebook Group and social media using #HunterStarQuiltAlong.

Week Seven: Adding the Borders

It's Week Seven, and we're finishing our quilt tops!

Week Seven Video

Watch as Michelle Renee shows you how to sew the Hunter Star blocks into rows, then sew your rows together to complete your quilt center.

Download the Week Seven Pattern here.

Show & Tell

Congratulations! You have completed your quilt top.  Be sure to share pictures of your quilt with us on the AQS Quilting Project Parade Facebook Group and social media using #HunterStarQuiltAlong.