Leah Bruski Designs

Sew the Stars of the Season: Introducing The Christmas Magic Quilt Pattern

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Hi there, I’m Leah from Poppy Road Quilting, and I’m thrilled to share my very first pattern release with you: The Christmas Magic Quilt!

After years of designing projects for myself, this pattern has become the perfect launchpad for my journey as a public designer. If you’re looking for a stunning, yet simple, holiday project to cozy up your home this season—or just want to use up some of those beautiful Fat Eighth bundles—you’ve found your next make.

Why You’ll Fall in Love with This Star

I designed The Christmas Magic Quilt to be genuinely beginner-friendly. You don’t need complicated techniques to create a show-stopping piece!

• Skill Level: Confident Beginner. If you can handle a 1/4″ seam and sew a straight line, you can make this quilt.
• Flexible Fabric: This pattern shines with Fat Eighth (F8) bundles, making choosing fabric a breeze. It’s perfect for using up scrappy Christmas collections, but it also includes yardage instructions for a cleaner, two-tone, modern look.
• Two Sizes Included: Make a festive Throw Quilt 65″ x 65″or a quick Table Runner 15″ x 52″ to instantly dress up your holiday table.
• The “Magic” Technique: The striking star design is created using simple Squares with no fussing points. It uses the “snowball” corner method. You sew squares onto the corners of a block. Then, you trim away the excess.

Behind the Seams: How the Star Comes Together

The star block in this quilt is pieced together efficiently using strips and squares. Here’s a sneak peek into the process:

1. Cutting: The pattern provides a clear cutting guide. Using WOF (Width of Fabric) strips for your background and sashing makes the initial prep quick. Also a diagram is shown how to cut your Fat Eights (F8) fabrics.
2. Creating the Star Points: This is the fun part! We use the snowball method. We draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of your small squares. Then, we sew right on that line to create perfect points, trimming away the excess.
3. Block Assembly: Once your star points are secured, you simply sew your star components into rows, pressing your seams open for flatness and accuracy.
4. Adding the Sparkle (Sashing): This is one of my favorite parts! We add sashing strips to the sides of the finished star blocks. This adds a lovely framed look. It also helps with layout. Your points don’t have to perfectly align when joining rows. It’s a wonderful trick for beginners!

Leah’s Quick Tips for Quilt Magic

• Pressing is Key: In this pattern, I recommend pressing your seams open. This helps the bulk of the seams to distribute evenly, resulting in a flatter, more professional finish, especially where many points meet in the center of the star.
• Stay Accurate: Stick to that 1/4″ seam allowance! Because the quilt uses sashing, a slight variation won’t ruin your project, but accuracy is always the goal for the best results.

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Ready to Make Your Own Christmas Magic?

The Christmas Magic Quilt Pattern is waiting for you! It’s an instant PDF digital download, so you can purchase it and start sewing right away.

Click the link in my bio/sidebar to head over to my Etsy shop, Poppy Road Quilting, and download your copy today!

Happy sewing, and I can’t wait to see your Christmas Magic Quilt come to life! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram with #TheChristmasMagicQuilt and #PoppyRoadQuilting!

Leah Bruski,

Poppy Road Quilting

@lapinsta