Today I am so very excited to share a new Batik Quilt finish with you. Aren't you just loving all of the new fabric collections in Expression Batiks! Each one is just as beautiful as the last. And this new A Touch of Celtic Collection is just so bright and happy, you can't help but smile at it. And with it's Irish Flair, I wanted to make a quilt with an Irish Chain in it. I knew right away that it would make the most gorgeous Blossoming Stars Quilt . . . and indeed it did!!
I just love how bright and rich all of these A Touch of Celtic batiks are! And the inlaid designs of Celtic knots, thistle, sheep, and plaids are just so great!! Doesn't it just make you want to visit the Emerald Isles!! I know it indeed makes me want to visit, (and there might even be some behind the scenes work on a quilting trip that does just that come 2026, more to come :) And the background fabric I used goes just perfect with this line!! It is Candy Coated Powder Pastels and the hits of color just match perfectly with this line, while still giving the feel of a soft white background. A super happy combination!
The Blossoming Stars Quilt is Fat Quarter Friendly, so you can just grab a bundle and get piecing. The pattern also comes with 5 size options, so you can make from a Baby size up to a Queen/King size. The quilt shown here is a queen/king size and is going to make such a lovely wedding gift!! Don't you just love how you see stars at one point and then flowers at the next. It really is my favorite thing about this design.
And while this might look a little complex, the Blossoming Stars Pattern is broken down into some basic quilting techniques. The block is also large, so it is forgiving, especially as each block is made with mostly one fabric. While making this quilt, you will learn an easy 3 Pin Method for Curves and you can use my Modified Drunkards Path templates to make cutting them a breeze. And I know, curves can be intimidating, (especially with a tighter weave batik) but I promise, if you give them a try, you will be breezing through them by the end of the quilt. You will also learn No Waste Flying Geese, and Strip Piecing techniques. So ya, lots of technique, and wonderful step by step instructions and diagrams to walk you through each.
And this was quilted with a gorgeous all over traveling bloom and leaf design!! My amazing MIL, Barbara did the quilting on this and it is just beautiful. I just love how she can be so free with her quilting and just see what comes as she quilts along, it really makes for some beautiful quilting!
And that is my Blossoming Stars Quilt featuring the A Touch of Celtic Collection!! I hope you have enjoyed this post and make your own Blossoming Stars Quilt!!! And if you do, I would love to see it! You can share your projects with me on social media with the hashtags #happyquiltingmc and #blossomingstarsquilt and tagging @happyquiltingmc or email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com. I can't wait to see your Blossoming Stars Quilts!!
Thank you so much for sharing this finish with me! I am just loving the joy of Batiks and am already working on some more Batik Quilts to share with you soon. Thank you so much to my wonderful friends at Riley Blake for making such amazing collections of beautiful Batiks!
I hope you have a very Happy Quilting Day!
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