Barn quilt pattern
Tulip Star Barn Quilt Pattern
Four tulip silhouettes joined at the center — a springtime floral that brightens any barn wall.
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
- 6
- Suggested board sizes
- 2′ × 2′, 4′ × 4′
About the Tulip Star block
Tulip blocks were a favorite of 1800s Dutch and German quilters in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Tulips symbolized welcome and abundance.
Tips for painting a Tulip Star barn quilt
Soft pink or red tulips against a cream background reads as classic farmhouse.
Ready to design your Tulip Star?
Customize the colors in the online designer and download a printable paint-by-color plan with a grid diagram.
Open in the designerPainted the Tulip Star? Share your photo.
We feature finished quilts from real makers in the gallery — it helps other painters see how the Tulip Star looks in different color combinations.