Sunburst Star Barn Quilt Pattern
A radiant many-point star that throws light across the barn wall like a rising sun.
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
- 4
- Suggested board sizes
- 4′ × 4′, 6′ × 6′, 8′ × 8′
About the Sunburst Star block
Sunburst quilt blocks were popular in 1920s-1940s scrappy quilts as a way to use up small triangles of fabric. The pattern translates beautifully to paint because every wedge can carry its own color.
Tips for painting a Sunburst Star barn quilt
Sketch all of the spokes lightly in pencil first; small angle mistakes are very visible.
Warm palettes (gold/red/orange) push the sunburst feel.
Ready to design your Sunburst Star?
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 Sunburst Star looks in different color combinations.