The Tambo Star Quilt Along is designed to walk you through the entire process of making a bold, beautiful star quilt—from the very first fabric pull to a finished quilt top you’re proud to show off. Whether you’re quilting along in real time or discovering this series later, you’ll find clear instruction, thoughtful guidance, and encouragement at every stage.

This pattern is especially satisfying for quilters who want a structured project that still leaves room for creative expression. If you’ve ever felt unsure about color choices, worried about accuracy, or overwhelmed by layout decisions, this series will help you move forward with confidence.

✨ Watch the Quilt Along Videos

Follow along with each step below. Add the four video links in these sections to create a complete learning path.

1. Choosing Fabrics for Tambo Star

Selecting fabrics is where the personality of your quilt truly begins. In this video, you’ll learn how to create strong contrast, maintain visual movement, and build a palette that supports the bold star design.

Topics covered include:

How to think about color flow across the quilt
Balancing lights, mediums, and darks
Avoiding muddy or flat results
Making confident choices even without a “perfect” plan

2. Making the Strip Blocks

Strip blocks form the structural backbone of the Tambo Star quilt. This step is straightforward but benefits from careful attention to consistency and pressing.

In this lesson, you’ll learn:

Accurate strip piecing techniques
How to keep units square and aligned
Pressing strategies that reduce bulk
Tips for efficient batch sewing

3. Making Quarter Square Triangle Blocks

Quarter Square Triangle (QST) blocks add movement and secondary design interest. Precision matters here, but you don’t need perfection to get excellent results.

This video walks you through:

Constructing accurate QST units
Trimming for clean points
Aligning seams for crisp intersections
Troubleshooting common issues

4. The Layout: Bringing the Quilt Together

Layout is where everything clicks into place. Watching the star emerge from individual blocks is one of the most satisfying moments of the process.

In this final step, you’ll see:

How to arrange blocks for maximum visual impact
Maintaining color balance across the quilt
Checking orientation before sewing rows
Strategies for keeping long seams straight

🧵 Get the Tambo Star Quilt Pattern (PDF)

To follow along step-by-step, download the official pattern here:

👉 https://jitterywingsquiltco.com/shop/p/tam...

The pattern includes cutting instructions, block construction details, and layout guidance to support you throughout the project.

🎨 Fabric Bundles Used in This Quilt Along

If you love the fabrics shown in the videos, these curated bundles make it easy to recreate the look or jump-start your own color plan.

Bundle No. 1 (used for the cover image)
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Bundle No. 10b (used in the videos)
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Bundle No. 10a (also used in the video version)
👉 https://jitterywingsquiltco.com/shop/p/bun...

Each bundle is curated to provide strong contrast, cohesive color flow, and enough variety to keep the design dynamic.

💛 Share Your Progress + Get Support

Quilting is more fun when you don’t do it alone.

I would love to see what you’re making. Share your progress, ask questions, and celebrate finishes with other quilters inside the community:

👉 Join the HIVE: https://hive.jitterywingsquiltco.com

If you want more hands-on guidance, feedback, and deeper support while you work, HIVE+ offers additional resources and direct help when you need it:

👉 Join HIVE+: https://hive.jitterywingsquiltco.com/check...

You Don’t Have to Quilt Alone

Whether this is your first star quilt or one of many, the Tambo Star Quilt Along is designed to help you stay grounded, organized, and encouraged from start to finish. Take it at your own pace, experiment with color, and trust the process.

You’re not just making a quilt — you’re building skills, confidence, and something beautiful that will last for years.

And I’m cheering you on every step of the way. ✨

Tambo Star Quilt Along: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide