My daughter keeps all her little treasures tucked away—buttons, notes, stones from river walks. I wanted to give her something just as precious: a small handmade pouch she could take anywhere. The Ohio Star block felt perfect—nostalgic, radiant, and strong. I scaled it down, stitched it slow, and finished it with hand-dyed indigo fabric. This pouch became a quiet love letter tucked into her graduation bag, holding the spirit of home wherever she goes.
The Ohio Star Pouch is a portable, giftable take on a traditional quilt block. It’s the kind of project you can make in a weekend, and the kind of keepsake that stays close for years. Use it as a travel pouch, gift wrap, or handmade makeup bag—every stitch tells a story.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
100% original pattern
Downloadable PDF
Includes step-by-step instructions for creating a quilted zipper pouch
Classic Ohio Star-inspired center made with beginner-friendly QSTs
Designed to finish at 10" × 6"
Perfect for gift giving, organizing, or slow-stitching satisfaction
All Exshaw Quilt patterns assume 42" WOF and ¼" seam allowance
I always return to hand quilting and natural dyes when I want a project to feel like home. There's something soulful and grounding about stitching by hand. It connects us to a long lineage of makers who found beauty in the simple things—a soft cotton lining, a well-loved zipper, a pouch worn smooth with use. These are the kinds of pieces I love most, and the kind I hope you’ll find joy in making.
All sales are final. If you have questions before purchasing, please reach out—I’m happy to help and want you to feel confident in your purchase.
Thank you so much for supporting my work. It means the world to me that something I designed might be stitched into your everyday.
With warmth,
Kim
This pattern is intended for personal use only.
My daughter keeps all her little treasures tucked away—buttons, notes, stones from river walks. I wanted to give her something just as precious: a small handmade pouch she could take anywhere. The Ohio Star block felt perfect—nostalgic, radiant, and strong. I scaled it down, stitched it slow, and finished it with hand-dyed indigo fabric. This pouch became a quiet love letter tucked into her graduation bag, holding the spirit of home wherever she goes.
The Ohio Star Pouch is a portable, giftable take on a traditional quilt block. It’s the kind of project you can make in a weekend, and the kind of keepsake that stays close for years. Use it as a travel pouch, gift wrap, or handmade makeup bag—every stitch tells a story.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
100% original pattern
Downloadable PDF
Includes step-by-step instructions for creating a quilted zipper pouch
Classic Ohio Star-inspired center made with beginner-friendly QSTs
Designed to finish at 10" × 6"
Perfect for gift giving, organizing, or slow-stitching satisfaction
All Exshaw Quilt patterns assume 42" WOF and ¼" seam allowance
I always return to hand quilting and natural dyes when I want a project to feel like home. There's something soulful and grounding about stitching by hand. It connects us to a long lineage of makers who found beauty in the simple things—a soft cotton lining, a well-loved zipper, a pouch worn smooth with use. These are the kinds of pieces I love most, and the kind I hope you’ll find joy in making.
All sales are final. If you have questions before purchasing, please reach out—I’m happy to help and want you to feel confident in your purchase.
Thank you so much for supporting my work. It means the world to me that something I designed might be stitched into your everyday.
With warmth,
Kim
This pattern is intended for personal use only.
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