“Hold Fast to Its Guiding Light - True North!”

Difficulty: Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate

Reverse appliqué with Applique pattern – Hand & Machine directions

Pattern includes hand and machine directions

(36" x 36")

North Star medallion XXIII points the way, keeping you on the path. It’s a pattern aimed towards the advanced beginner/ intermediate level stitcher, whether you desire to make it by hand or machine. The cut-outs in the 36” x 36” medallion are reverse applique. The lilac and parakeet green bright star elements are applique.

This design was created by Margaret Willingham from a paper-cut done for her Create & Make: Medallion class, which will next be taught on the AQS Seam Hawaii Quilt Cruise with Seminars at Sea, January 10-27, 2026. To book your spot on the cruise and to find out more information contact www.quiltcruise.com.

North Star is perfect as a wall-hanging by itself, or use it as the center medallion of a quilt of your own design. Or repeat the medallion as if it were a block to construct a quilt center of multiple North Stars.

We designed it in Deep, deep blue and light blue from the foundation and basic collections by Lumin Fabrics, formerly Island Batik, by hand. 

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What is a Pattern PDF and how do I print it?

A Pattern PDF is a digital file of the complete pattern instructions and full-size pattern pieces.  You will also be emailed Welcome Notes.

After purchase, a link to the Pattern PDF will be sent to you automatically – click the link to get your pattern.  This link expires after 24 hours, but we can re-send it to you if you have any trouble. Just email us at admin@eobquiltdesign.com

• All pattern booklets are 8.5” x 11” and can be printed on an in-home printer.

• The full-size pattern pieces will need to be put on a USB stick and taken to a copy shop that can print in large format, or Read the blog, Printing Our PDF Digital Patterns at Home (3/18/2020) to print on an in-home printer.

• This will be an additional expense for you. However, a Pattern PDF is priced at 25% off the print pattern price because of this additional expense to you.

• Please check in your area that you have a copy shop that can print the pattern for you before purchasing. PDF patterns are non-refundable/ non-returnable.

This Pattern prints on paper that is: 36" x 42"

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