Barn quilt pattern

Double Aster Barn Quilt Pattern

Two overlapping eight-point stars that bloom like a daisy across the board.

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

Difficulty
Intermediate
Grid
8 × 8
Colors
5
Suggested board sizes
4′ × 4′, 6′ × 6′

About the Double Aster block

Aster and daisy blocks were popular in 1930s feed-sack quilts. The double-aster version layers two stars at a 22.5° offset to read as a many-petaled flower.

Tips for painting a Double Aster barn quilt

  • A bright yellow center pops against any cool background — teal, navy, or sage.

Ready to design your Double Aster?

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

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