Barn quilt pattern

Arizona Star Barn Quilt Pattern

A wide eight-point star in warm desert colors — turquoise, terracotta, and sand.

Planning the board? Use the sizing calculator for exact cell and border measurements, or read the paint color guide before you buy paint.

Difficulty
Beginner
Grid
6 × 6
Colors
5
Suggested board sizes
4′ × 4′, 6′ × 6′

About the Arizona Star block

The Arizona Star is a Southwestern variation of the 8-Point Star, traditionally pieced from cottons in adobe-and-sky palettes.

Tips for painting a Arizona Star barn quilt

  • Try a turquoise / rust / sand palette for a true Southwestern feel.

Ready to design your Arizona Star?

Customize the colors in the online designer and download a printable paint-by-color plan with a grid diagram.

Open in the designer

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We feature finished quilts from real makers in the gallery — it helps other painters see how the Arizona Star looks in different color combinations.