A downloadable PDF quilt pattern by Exshaw Quilts, designed for intermediate quilters who love traditional quilt blocks with a clean, modern feel.
This pattern walks you step-by-step through making a quilted zipper pouch (finished size: 10″ × 6″), with clear diagrams, cutting charts, and thoughtful construction tips.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Ohio Star Pouch is a quilted zipper pouch pattern that blends classic Ohio Star block construction with a straightforward, intermediate approach. The instructions are clear, repeatable, and designed to help you enjoy the process—not stress through it.
Perfect for weekend sewing, gift-making, or creating a practical handmade pouch using traditional quilting techniques.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate quilter
(Watch this tutorial for pouch assembly: https://youtu.be/faJMuatgUKQ?si=Y5d39zLN8oCR_Kdx) This pattern assumes you are an experienced quilter with basic quilting knowledge. For a tutorial on how to quilt, watch this tutorial here: https://youtu.be/qrqtRgq5ODY
FINISHED SIZE
• Finished pouch size: 10″ × 6″
WHAT’S INCLUDED (AND WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT)
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Clear cutting charts and piecing diagrams
✔ Traditional block construction using HSTs and QSTs
✔ Quilting, zipper installation, and finishing instructions
✔ Helpful tips for fabric choices and layout
✔ Printer-friendly PDF layout
✔ 100% original Exshaw Quilts pattern
✔ Instant digital download
DESIGN FEATURES
• Classic Ohio Star quilt block in a compact pouch format
• Clean, modern layout rooted in traditional piecing
• Works beautifully with solids, hand-dyed fabric, or high-contrast color palettes
• Forgiving construction with repeatable steps
• Designed for everyday use—not just display
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Traditional piecing
• Half-square triangles (HSTs)
• Quarter-square triangles (QSTs / hourglass blocks)
• Straight seams throughout
• Basic quilted zipper pouch construction
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton
• Batting (or fusible fleece for added stability)
• Thread
• 9″ zipper (or longer, trimmed to fit)
• Basic quilting tools (rotary cutter, ruler, sewing machine)
(Full fabric requirements and cutting instructions are included inside the pattern.)
DELIVERY
📥 This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (PDF)
No physical item will be mailed.
You’ll receive instant access after purchase.
USAGE & LICENSING
This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not sell items made from this pattern or share the pattern itself.
SUPPORT
If you have questions while sewing, I’m happy to help—just send a message.
I also share tutorials, tips, and behind-the-scenes quilting on my website and YouTube.
Email: hello@exshawquilts.com
Website: exshawquilts.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@exshawquilts
SHARE YOUR MAKE
I love seeing your finished projects!
Tag @exshaw on Instagram and use #EXSHAWQUILTS
A downloadable PDF quilt pattern by Exshaw Quilts, designed for intermediate quilters who love traditional quilt blocks with a clean, modern feel.
This pattern walks you step-by-step through making a quilted zipper pouch (finished size: 10″ × 6″), with clear diagrams, cutting charts, and thoughtful construction tips.
ABOUT THE PATTERN
Ohio Star Pouch is a quilted zipper pouch pattern that blends classic Ohio Star block construction with a straightforward, intermediate approach. The instructions are clear, repeatable, and designed to help you enjoy the process—not stress through it.
Perfect for weekend sewing, gift-making, or creating a practical handmade pouch using traditional quilting techniques.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate quilter
(Watch this tutorial for pouch assembly: https://youtu.be/faJMuatgUKQ?si=Y5d39zLN8oCR_Kdx) This pattern assumes you are an experienced quilter with basic quilting knowledge. For a tutorial on how to quilt, watch this tutorial here: https://youtu.be/qrqtRgq5ODY
FINISHED SIZE
• Finished pouch size: 10″ × 6″
WHAT’S INCLUDED (AND WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT)
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Clear cutting charts and piecing diagrams
✔ Traditional block construction using HSTs and QSTs
✔ Quilting, zipper installation, and finishing instructions
✔ Helpful tips for fabric choices and layout
✔ Printer-friendly PDF layout
✔ 100% original Exshaw Quilts pattern
✔ Instant digital download
DESIGN FEATURES
• Classic Ohio Star quilt block in a compact pouch format
• Clean, modern layout rooted in traditional piecing
• Works beautifully with solids, hand-dyed fabric, or high-contrast color palettes
• Forgiving construction with repeatable steps
• Designed for everyday use—not just display
CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
• Traditional piecing
• Half-square triangles (HSTs)
• Quarter-square triangles (QSTs / hourglass blocks)
• Straight seams throughout
• Basic quilted zipper pouch construction
• Assumes ¼″ seam allowance
• Assumes 42″ usable width of fabric (WOF)
MATERIALS & SPECS
• Quilting cotton
• Batting (or fusible fleece for added stability)
• Thread
• 9″ zipper (or longer, trimmed to fit)
• Basic quilting tools (rotary cutter, ruler, sewing machine)
(Full fabric requirements and cutting instructions are included inside the pattern.)
DELIVERY
📥 This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (PDF)
No physical item will be mailed.
You’ll receive instant access after purchase.
USAGE & LICENSING
This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only.
You may not sell items made from this pattern or share the pattern itself.
SUPPORT
If you have questions while sewing, I’m happy to help—just send a message.
I also share tutorials, tips, and behind-the-scenes quilting on my website and YouTube.
Email: hello@exshawquilts.com
Website: exshawquilts.com
YouTube: youtube.com/@exshawquilts
SHARE YOUR MAKE
I love seeing your finished projects!
Tag @exshaw on Instagram and use #EXSHAWQUILTS
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