Shine Bright with the Fall 2026 Carpenter Star Elevate Quilt Box
The Fall 2026 Elevate Club Get It All Box celebrates the timeless beauty of the Carpenter’s Star quilt block! This box brings together patchwork, ruler quilting, machine embroidery, paper piecing, appliqué and seasonal sewing projects—all supported by inspiring education from our talented Sew Steady® educators.
With a total value of more than $475 and an MSRP of just $140, this box is designed to help you:
- Learn new quilt blocks and piecing techniques.
- Create quilting plans that help you confidently finish your blocks.
- Develop your ruler-work and machine-embroidery skills.
- Discover new ways to use Westalee Design® quilting templates.
- Stay inspired in the sewing room with useful and seasonal projects.
Whether you enjoy traditional patchwork, quilting with rulers or embroidery in the hoop, the Carpenter Star Elevate Quilt Box gives you tools, projects and education to keep you learning and creating throughout the season.
Sign up for a Elevate Club Subscription for just $25-$35 thru 9/30/26 per month and Cancel at any time. Sign up thru a Club Store all Quarter Long. This box expires 12/31/26. Buy it while it lasts.
A Short History of the Carpenter’s Star Block
The Carpenter’s Star is a traditional quilt design recognized by its bold, radiating points and striking geometric layout. It is related to the family of eight-pointed star blocks that have appeared in American quilting for generations.
The block is often constructed using diamonds, half-square triangles or other carefully arranged geometric units. Its strong lines create the appearance of a star expanding outward from the center. Over time, quilters have developed many interpretations of the design, from traditional two-color layouts to scrappy quilts, modern variations and embroidered versions.
The Carpenter’s Star remains popular because it looks impressive while offering wonderful opportunities to practice accurate piecing, explore color placement and create beautiful custom quilting plans.
What’s Inside the Get It All Box?
Your Fall 2026 Carpenter Star Elevate Club Get It All Box includes:
- Fabric kit featuring three 10½” x 10½” squares of beautiful Moda Grunge fabric, plus the Carpenter’s Star mini quilt pattern
- Spinning Wave #3 Template with Squat Oval Clamshell
- 2″ Mini Spin-e-Fex #2 and #4 Template
- Sew Biz Wreath Pattern
- Class Kit C with a 14″ x 18″ practice panel and zipper
- Class Kit B with a 14″ x 18″ practice panel
- Paper-Piecing Pattern by Kathy
- Piecing In-the-Hoop Pattern by Nanne
- Raindrops Pattern
- Carpenter Star EmbroideLee Collection
- Wine Stem Marker Project with stabilizer
- Acrylic buttons
- Coordinating thread
- Carpenter Star Box Guide
- Welcome card
Please select the correct shank option for your sewing machine when ordering.
Total Value: $475+
MSRP: $140
Education Designed to Build Your Skills
The Elevate Club experience goes far beyond the contents of the box. Our educators will help you explore the Carpenter’s Star block through quilting plans, ruler work, embroidery, appliqué, paper piecing, piecing in the hoop and seasonal projects.
Ann: Appliqué Mystery Quilt-As-You-Go
Build two or three mystery appliqué blocks while exploring quilt-as-you-go techniques and creative ways to coordinate your blocks with the Carpenter Star Embroidery Collection.
Dea: Bag Project
Create a useful fabric bag while learning practical construction and finishing techniques. Complete your bag with quilting designs made using the templates from the Carpenter Star Elevate Box.
Donelle: Beautiful Bows with Spin-e-Fex Designs
Learn how to create beautiful quilted bows using Spin-e-Fex designs and ruler-work techniques that coordinate with the quilting templates in your Carpenter Star Elevate Box.
Kate: Class Kit Panel A—Basic Ruler Work
Use Class Kit Panel A to practice ruler work and develop a coordinated quilting plan for a Carpenter’s Star quilt. This lesson highlights designs that complement the lines and shapes of the Carpenter’s Star block.
Kate: Two-Block Quilt-Along
Piece two coordinating quilt blocks while learning accurate cutting, placement and construction techniques. Complete the blocks with ruler-quilting and embroidery options inspired by the Carpenter’s Star.
Kathy: Gnome Paper-Piecing Project
Create a playful paper-pieced gnome while learning accurate foundation paper-piecing techniques. Finish your gnome with quilting created using the templates from the Carpenter Star Elevate Box.
Kathy: Trinket Box with Class Kit Panel B
Use Class Kit Panel B to explore ruler-work options and develop a quilting plan for a Carpenter’s Star quilt. Then transform your finished panel into a useful trinket box.
Kathy: Carpenter Star Scarf Project Teaser
Enjoy a special preview of Kathy’s Carpenter Star scarf project and discover how the Carpenter Star Embroidery Collection can add coordinated quilting and embroidery details. The complete project will be offered separately as a buy-up Zoom series.
Lisa: Freestanding Lace Jewelry
Create delicate freestanding lace jewelry while learning embroidery and finishing techniques with designs inspired by the Carpenter Star Embroidery Collection.
Melissa: Acorn Hot Pads and Fall Kitchen Drying Mat
Bring seasonal inspiration into your kitchen with coordinating acorn hot pads and a fall drying mat featuring quilting and embroidery details from the Carpenter Star Embroidery Collection.
Melissa: Raindrops Quilt by Stitchin’ Tree
Piece the beautiful Raindrops quilt while learning ruler-work techniques and creative quilting options that coordinate with the Carpenter Star Embroidery Collection.
Melissa: Zipper Pouch with Class Kit Panel C
Use Class Kit Panel C to practice ruler work and explore a quilting plan for a Carpenter’s Star quilt. After quilting the panel, Melissa will show you how to transform it into a finished zipper pouch.
Mendy: AccuQuilt Carpenter Star Full Quilt with EmbroideLee
Create a full Carpenter Star quilt using AccuQuilt cutting techniques, then add coordinated machine-embroidery details with the Carpenter Star EmbroideLee Collection.
Mendy: Class Kit Panel A with EmbroideLee
Use Class Kit Panel A to explore embroidery and quilting-plan options inspired by Westalee Design Oval and Spin-e-Fex #4 quilting templates. Mendy will demonstrate ways to combine these designs with the Carpenter Star Embroidery Collection.
Mendy: Class Kit Panel B with EmbroideLee
Use Class Kit Panel B to explore embroidery and quilting-plan options inspired by Westalee Design Wave and Mini Spin-e-Fex Flower designs. Learn how these designs can complement the Carpenter Star Embroidery Collection.
Mendy: Carpenter Star Block and Quilt Classes
Turn the Carpenter’s Star block into a mini quilt while combining patchwork, ruler work and designs from the Carpenter Star quilting plans and Elevate Quilt Box. Bonus class on how to make a full 44″ x44″ Quilt.
Michelle: Class Kit Panel D Embroidery
Explore embroidery options and create a coordinated quilting plan for a Carpenter’s Star quilt using Class Kit Panel D and the Carpenter Star Embroidery Collection.
Nanne: Piecing In-the-Hoop Carpenter’s Star Block
Create a Carpenter’s Star block entirely in the embroidery hoop while learning accurate in-the-hoop piecing, placement and assembly techniques.
Nanne: Embroidered Bookmark
Make a quick and useful embroidered bookmark featuring decorative elements from the Carpenter Star Embroidery Collection.
Shanna: Class Kit Panel D—Basic Ruler Work
Use Class Kit Panel D to practice essential ruler-work techniques and explore quilting-plan options for a Carpenter’s Star quilt. The featured designs coordinate with the shapes found in the Carpenter Star Embroidery Collection.
Stacy: EmbroideLee Wine Stem Markers
Create charming embroidered wine stem markers while learning how to stitch, stabilize and finish small designs from the Carpenter Star Embroidery Collection.
From Quilt Block to Finished Project
One of the biggest challenges quilters face is deciding how to quilt a finished block. The Fall Elevate Box is designed to help bridge that gap.
You will not only learn how to create the Carpenter’s Star—you will also explore quilting plans that emphasize the block’s geometric shapes, add texture and help bring the finished design to life. The included templates, embroidery collection, class panels and guided education give you multiple ways to practice before quilting your final project.
You can follow the featured plans or use them as a starting point for your own creative ideas.
Seasonal Projects to Keep You Inspired
Along with Carpenter’s Star quilts and practice panels, this season’s education includes a delightful selection of projects for your home, kitchen and gift list. Create bows, a gnome, a wreath, a scarf, a bag, a trinket box, a zipper pouch, fall kitchen projects, jewelry, bookmarks, wine stem markers and more.
These smaller projects are a wonderful way to practice a new technique, become comfortable with a new template and enjoy the satisfaction of completing something beautiful.
Learn, Quilt and Create with Elevate Club
Every Elevate Club Box is created to help you build skills while discovering new ways to use your sewing machine, embroidery machine and Westalee Design quilting templates.
The Fall 2026 Carpenter Star Elevate Club Get It All Box delivers more than $475 in tools, projects and educational value for an MSRP of $140.
Choose the correct shank for your sewing machine and join us for a season filled with beautiful blocks, thoughtful quilting plans and inspiring projects!