This is the 6th month for Quilt Block Mania.  Decmeber's complimentary block pattern theme is “Stars“ .  

There are over 25 pattern designers involved in bringing you this exciting event.  
You can find their names at the bottom of this blog.

This was the color pallette which was our guide.

I didn't want to make the same 'ole star shapes, or starbursts, or pieced stars.  I was trying to think outside the box.  Then i remembered a sea quilt i was designing earlier in the year which had several different cute creatures.  But when i got to the crab, i decided to make the entire quilt with it.   So my little starfish got left out, and i thought maybe he was feeling a little neglected.   This block gave me the perfect opportunity to bring him to life.   He's adorable and would make a great block for a beachy quilt or even a baby or youth quilt.  You could even pair him with the crab from my Just Call Me Crabby quilt.   I think I'll call him "STARRY. 

You can get your complimentary pattern here 

There are quite a few very small circles included in the pattern, which were intended only
to be used as a guide for placement.  You can cut them if you wish, but I chose just to make
French knots instead.  

If you missed my complimentary blocks for August, September, October or November, you can purchase the patterns; an appliqué block kit or even a quilt kit if available, and you will find them under the category Quilt Block Mania.