The Carpenter’s Star Pillow is a classic design with a fresh, modern feel. This pattern features the traditional carpenter’s wheel quilt block and walks you through multiple methods for sewing Half Square Triangles and Flying Geese, making it a fun and approachable skill-builder project.

Sized to finish at 18" x 18", this pillow is perfect for showing off your favorite fabric combinations while practicing essential piecing techniques. Clear instructions, helpful diagrams, and a tutorial-style approach guide you through each step from cutting to finishing.

Whether you’re looking to grow your quilting skills or make a thoughtful handmade accent for your home, this project is both rewarding and timeless.

Finished Size
• 18" x 18"

Skills Used
• 2-at-a-time Half Square Triangles
• 8-at-a-time Half Square Triangles
• Stitch-and-Flip Flying Geese
• 4-at-a-time Flying Geese
• Pillow construction

Materials Needed
• (1) Fat Eighth for star (10 ½" x 18")
• (1) Fat Quarter for star (18" x 21")
• (1) Fat Quarter for background (18" x 21")
• (1) Fat Quarter or (2) 1 ½" x 42" strips for borders
• ⅜ yard pillow backing fabric
• ¾ yard (20" wide) lightweight fusible interfacing
• (1) 22" square lining fabric (such as muslin)
• (1) 22" square batting
• (1) 18" pillow insert



This is a digital pattern. After purchasing the pattern you will receive an instant prompt to download the file. You will also be sent an email with the link for download shortly after payment has been received.

Sample pillow made and designed by: 

Tangled Threads by Jen