This week I submitted one of my favorite quilt projects to be quilted—the Corn and Beans Star Quilt. This design has such a special story behind it, and I’m thrilled to finally see it come to life in fabric form.
Several years ago, I was asked by The Corn Wagon in Springville, Utah, to design a logo for their store. They wanted something that reflected the classic Corn and Beans quilt block but with a fresh twist that tied in a star motif. I loved the challenge and began sketching. By shifting the angle of just a few blocks, the Corn and Beans Star was born. I painted the design for them, and to this day, it remains the logo for their shop—a beautiful nod to tradition and creativity.
Since then, I’ve wanted to transform the design from paint into fabric. This month, I finally stitched it together into a quilt top. It’s now off to be quilted, and I can hardly wait to see it completed and wrapped around someone I love. There’s something so magical about watching a design evolve from a painted board to a stitched quilt—it feels like the story of the block comes full circle.
I’m currently writing instructions so quilters can create a fabric quilt block of the Corn and Beans Star themselves. Until those are ready, you can still enjoy this design in its original painted form. On our website, you’ll find the Corn and Beans Star Barn Quilt available as a painted piece, a DIY kit, or a pattern so you can bring this timeless star into your own home.
Whether painted or stitched, the Corn and Beans Star continues to shine as a symbol of heritage, artistry, and the joy of quilting.
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