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Rustic Patchwork Wood Stars

November 18, 2016 by Amy 3 Comments

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I love making projects out of barn wood because it has unique character without extra finishing effort.  So a few years ago while flipping through the Christmas Pottery Barn kids magazine, I saw their rustic star ornaments…and they really caught my eye and knew I had to make some.  The rustic patchwork wood star has a similar look to the star in my patriotic Americana Door hanger from a few years back.  I guess I like that ‘stitched’ look.

Easily add natural elements into your Christmas decor with these simple patchwork rustic stars. Free pattern and tutorial.The patchwork stars would pair great with these scrap wood Christmas Trees!

How to Make Rustic Patchwork Stars

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Materials

  • wood at least 1/2″ thick – barn wood, pallets or new wood
  • hobby wire
  • 3/8″ dowel – optional
  • 2″ x 4″ wood – optional
  • ribbon – optional

The star pattern includes 2 sizes of stars.  The large star is about 13 1/2″ wide, the small star is about 7 1/2″ wide.

Easily add natural elements into your Christmas decor with these simple rustic patchwork wooden stars. Free patterns and tutorial.

Print the pattern —> Patchwork star pattern hertoolbelt

When printing make sure your print settings are on 100%, not ‘fit to page’.  Cut out the diamond pattern(s).  Trace 5 diamonds on a piece of wood for each star that you’d like to make.

Sorry this pic is so blurry, but you get the jist.

Easily add natural elements into your Christmas decor with these simple rustic patchwork stars. Free patterns and tutorial.

Use a jig saw, band saw, scroll saw or even a hand saw to cut out the diamonds.  (I used a bandsaw)

I love working with weathered wood.  Look at all of that natural character!

Easily add natural elements into your Christmas decor with these simple rustic patchwork wooden stars. Free patterns and tutorial.

The gauge (size) of the hobby wire used to tie the star pieces together isn’t very important.  Grab a drill bit that is slightly larger than the size of wire.  Drill adjacent holes for each joint.  I only made one set of holes, you may want to add a second set of holes closer to the center.  (Alternatively you can staple the star pieces together or use a pocket hole jig and screws on the backside.)

Easily add natural elements into your Christmas decor with these simple rustic patchwork wooden stars. Free patterns and tutorial.

Thread the wire through the adjacent holes and twist it together tightly.  Repeat for each set of holes.  To make the rustic stars an ornament, drill a hole through the top of one of the star points and add a loop of wire.

Easily add natural elements into your Christmas decor with these simple rustic patchwork wooden stars. Free patterns and tutorial.

I wanted to make some of the rustic stars free standing, for a table decoration.  I drilled a 3/8″ hole about 1″ deep through the bottom of the star.  Cut a piece of 3/8″ dowel according to the height you need.  Cut a small piece of 2″ x 4″ wood and drill a 3/8″ hole.  Place the dowel in the wood block and star.  Add a bow if you’d like.

Easily add natural elements into your Christmas decor with these simple rustic patchwork wooden stars. Free patterns and tutorial.

The stars also make a cute vignette, or they can be used as a backdrop for your nativity set.

Easily add natural elements into your Christmas decor with these simple rustic patchwork wooden stars. Free patterns and tutorial.

Easily add natural elements into your Christmas decor with these simple rustic patchwork wooden stars. Free patterns and tutorial.

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Easily add natural elements into your Christmas decor with these simple rustic patchwork wood stars. Free patterns and tutorial.

Here are a couple other Christmas projects that you might want to check out:

Rustic Christmas Tree
Rustic Christmas Tree

Be Merry 3

Note: I originally shared this Patchwork Rustic Star tutorial on Made to be a Momma back in Dec 2014

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Filed Under: Holiday, Upcycle Tagged With: Christmas, rustic, star

Attention: Any do-it-yourself project involves risk of some sort. Your tools, materials, and skills will vary, as will the conditions at your work site. Hertoolbelt LLC will not assume any responsibility or liability for damages or losses sustained or incurred in the course of your project or in the use of the item you create. Always follow the manufacturer's operating instructions in the use of tools, check and follow your local building codes, and observe all commonly accepted safety precautions.

Comments

  1. Jaime Costiglio says

    November 18, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    Love these. I’ll never forget we made them at the same exact time when they first came out in the PB catalog. I went the miter saw route with a dangerous angle, you’re much smarter with the band saw. Still a beautiful project.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      November 19, 2016 at 11:05 am

      Ha ha yes I remember that, I would’ve used the miter saw too if I could’ve figured out how to make the steep angles 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mindi says

    November 28, 2016 at 9:23 am

    These are so adorable Amy!! I may have to make some!!! You know I love barn wood too!

    Reply

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