--- title: "Meteor Showers Quilt Block Tutorial and Free Pattern" date: 2026-08-04 author: "Phoebe Moon" featured_image: "https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/perseid-block.jpg" categories: - name: "Free Patterns" url: "/category/free-pattern.md" - name: "Quilt Block Tutorial" url: "/category/block-tutorial.md" tags: - name: "How to make flying geese quilt blocks with the QIAD ruler" url: "/tag/how-to-make-flying-geese-quilt-blocks-with-the-qiad-ruler.md" --- # Meteor Showers Quilt Block Tutorial and Free Pattern ## The Double Star Quilt Block [![Shadow Star](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shadow-star-300x300.jpg)](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shadow-star.jpg)Note that this is a 10″ block. This is a great 10″ block for a meteor shower! Here’s the Double Star Quilt Block for #QuiltBlockMania. Be sure to check out the full list of designers at the bottom of the page. The pattern is available for free to subscribers at the bottom of the page. If you’d rather just print, click the green *Print Friendly* button under the designer list. If that doesn’t work, try Ctrl + P (or Flower + P) to bring up the printer dialog box. Before starting this project, I recommend that you press your fabric with [spray sizing](https://amzn.to/3N4zMer). It will make it easier to cut small pieces. Take the time to clean your machine, put in a new needle, and fill a few bobbins. When pressing, just hold the iron over a spot for a moment or two. This pattern assumes a perfect 1/4” seam. This block is made with Flying Geese blocks. Some of the blocks are made using [Half-Square-Triangle](https://scrapdash.com/making-half-square-triangles-hsts/) blocks and some are made using the [Quilt-in-a-Day Flying Geese Ruler](https://scrapdash.com/flying-geese-block-one/). That will result in extra Flying Geese, though, as it makes 4 at a time. I thought you might like to use those to make the table runner shown at the bottom of the page. Of course, you can use any method you prefer. Here are some alternates: - [Using a Traditional Method ](https://scrapdash.com/how-to-make-a-traditional-flying-goose-quilt-block/) - [Using the Wing Clipper or No-Math Ruler ](https://scrapdash.com/flying-goose-quilt-block/) - [Using the One-Seam Method](https://scrapdash.com/mardi-gras-geese/) ## Fabric Requirements ### Background - (1) 5-1/2″ × 5-1/2″ square (for the QIAD Flying Geese) - (3) 3″ × 3″ squares (to make the HSTs) - (2) 4-1/2″ × 2-1/2″ rectangles - (4) 2-1/2″ × 2-1/2″ squares ### Dark Brown - (2) 3″ × 3″ squares (to make the HSTs) - (1) 2-1/2″ square ### Light Brown - (1) 7″ × 7″ square (for the QIAD Flying Geese) - (1) 3″ × 3″ squares (to make the HSTs) - (1) 4-1/2″ square ## For Each Block ![Half-Square-Triangle Quilt Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/HST3.jpg)Make 1 HST ![Half-Square-Triangle Quilt Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/HST-200.jpg)Make 4 HSTs ![Half-Square-Triangle Quilt Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/HST2.jpg)Make 3 HSTs ![Flying Geese Quilt Block](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FG2.jpg)Make 2 Flying Geese (made using the QIAD method) Sew them together as shown below. ## Construction Details ![Construction Details ](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Construction-Details.jpg) Press and square up to 10-1/2″. Three make a great table runner! [![Perseids Table Runner](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PSTRSL-800.jpg)](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PSTRSL-800.jpg) Please add moc.hsadparcsobfsctd-68d5e3@sirk to your contacts list to make sure you get the confirmation message. Drag the confirmation message from the Promotion tab to the Primary tab if you use Gmail. If you are already a subscriber, it’s okay to fill out this form. You won’t be put on the mailing list twice. ## Be Sure to Visit These Designers! - [A Moonbeam’s Wish](https://www.appliquesquiltsandmore.com/blog/) - [Aurora Borealis by Patti’s Patchwork](https://pattispatchwork-blog.com/2026/08/04/august-is-for-star-gazing/) - [Double Star Quilt Block by Scrapdash](https://scrapdash.com/double-star-quilt-block/) - [Friendship Star](https://memorybarnstudio.com/august-night-sky/) - [Moon Over Mountains](https://patchworkbreeze.com/moon-over-mountains/) - [Moon Phases by QuiltFabrication](https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2026/08/moon-phases-for-aug-2026-quilt-block.html) - [Pinwheel Sky](https://www.quilted-diary.com/post/august-qbm-night-sky) - [Star Struck](https://tamarinis.myflodesk.com/starstruck) - [Twin Star](https://AlwaysExpectMoore.com) - [Zodiac by Inquiring Quilter](https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2026/08/04/quilt-block-mania-august-is-night-sky)