Hunter's Star Quilt Block Tutorial
In this tutorial, Bob demonstrates how to make the Hunter’s Star quilt block using the Creative Grids Hunter’s Star Trim Tool. He explains each step clearly, from choosing fabrics to assembling and trimming the block. Bob uses fabric from the Marbled Earth collection by Benartex, showing how its rich textures enhance the block’s design. He walks viewers through cutting squares and rectangles, shaping trapezoids with the trim tool, gluing and stitching units together, and finally squaring up the finished block. The video highlights how simple this pattern can be when using the right tools and precise instructions, making it an excellent project for quilters of all experience levels.
This is the Hunter’s Star quilt block, and it is absolutely gorgeous. I have to say, I really love this one. It’s one of those quilt blocks that deserves a beautiful fabric to show it off. Before we get started, I want to mention the fabric I’m using. It’s from the Marbled Earth collection by Benartex. Here’s a piece of it I still have on hand. It comes in a variety of colors. I’ve completely fallen in love with this collection because it works beautifully for special quilt blocks like this.
This block didn’t come together on its own. I used a tool called the Hunter’s Star Trim Tool by Creative Grids. It’s one of their great templates. I’ll place it on a piece of white fabric so you can see the markings more clearly. The instructions and cutting sizes for all the pieces are included in the pamphlet that comes with it. I followed them step by step on two separate occasions just to test them, and they were perfect and easy to follow.
The trim tool provides three finished size options: 12, 14, or 16 inches. I chose the 14-inch version for this demonstration, but I also made a 16-inch one using a different color from the same Marbled Earth line. The template shows you exactly what size pieces to cut to create this beautiful block.
To make it, you’ll need a few different shapes, mostly large squares and several rectangles. The exact measurements are printed on the tool, which makes it very easy to use. You’ll need two squares of each color and twelve rectangles of each color. Layer two rectangles at a time, line up the template with your chosen size, and trim the corner “ears” using the guide on the tool. Do this for both your background and print fabrics.
Next, use the other side of the template to trim the rectangles into trapezoid shapes. Once everything is cut, you can start assembling the units. I like to use a purple glue stick that dries clear to hold the pieces in place. It’s just regular water-soluble glue and works perfectly for this. After gluing, stitch along the angled edges with a quarter-inch seam allowance. When you open them up, you’ll see those classic Hunter’s Star shapes begin to form.
From here, move on to the large squares. Pair a print and a white square together and use the trim tool again to mark your diagonal line. Cut along the line, then sew your trapezoid units to the triangles. It might look complicated at first, but once you see the pieces come together, it’s actually quite simple. Each pair makes up one quarter of the entire block.
The trim tool also includes inner guidelines that match your chosen size. Mine is marked “B” for the 14-inch version, so I can use those marks to square up my blocks before assembling them. Make four of these units, and you’ll have one stunning Hunter’s Star quilt block.
This has become one of my favorite designs. The Hunter’s Star Trim Tool makes it easy and accurate every time, and I would not demonstrate it if I didn’t truly believe in it. I hope you’ll give it a try. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel, and happy sewing.
