Stitch a Year of Stars: Quilt Calendar Guide

Quick answer

The Let's Stitch - A Year of Stars calendar is your companion to Natalia Bonner's stitch-along, giving you a monthly plan to quilt traditional star blocks with machine quilting rulers.

How to use your Year of Stars calendar

1. Set up your calendar and supplies: Place the calendar where you will see it daily, and gather your machine quilting rulers, fabric, and thread before the first month begins. Check the stitch-along schedule so you know when each video drops. Mark the release date for each month's video so you can plan your quilting time in advance.
2. Preview the month's star block: At the start of each month, look at the block design and watch the corresponding video. Note the ruler shapes and any new techniques you will practice. This preview helps you avoid surprises mid-project. Jot down which ruler you need for the month so you can prep before you start cutting.
3. Quilt the block at your own pace: Follow the video and calendar instructions to quilt the star block. You do not have to finish in one sitting—spread it over the month. The goal is consistent practice, not speed. If you get stuck, rewatch the video rather than guessing; it saves fabric and frustration.
4. Track your progress and assemble your quilt: After finishing each block, note the date and any adjustments you made. At the end of the year, arrange your blocks to create a full star quilt. Use the calendar as a record of your journey. Take a photo of each finished block so you can see your improvement over the year.

The calendar at a glance

• Let's Stitch - A Year of Stars - Calendar: This companion calendar to Natalia Bonner's Let's Stitch - A Year of Stars stitch-along features a new star quilt block each month, with a new video teaching machine quilting with rulers. It gives you a structured, month-by-month plan so you can steadily build your star quilt skills without having to design your own schedule.