If you’ve downloaded my free Scandinavian quilt pattern, Knitty mini star, you already know it’s more than just a cute block — it’s a chance to learn my favorite technique for fast and tidy sewing: web piecing.
This little Norwegian quilt pattern is inspired by classic knitting motifs and explains the technique in detail, step by step. It’s one of my go-to methods for piecing quilts made from squares — simple, efficient, and so satisfying.
What is web piecing?
Web piecing is a clever quilting method where you chain piece column by column without cutting the thread in between. By doing this in the right order, your quilt top stays neatly connected like a little web, so you never lose track of which piece goes where.
In the pattern, I’ve included a set of labels for each column stack, to make it even easier! I keep the stacks lined up right next to my machine, and when I’m done chain piecing the first two stacks, I just grab the next one.
Once your web is pieced, just press the seams in alternating directions, then sew the rows together. It’s fast, accurate, and perfect for modern Scandinavian-style quilts where clean lines and simple geometry really shine.
For a closer look at how I press and handle the web before sewing it all together, check out my web piecing ironing hack. It’s one of my most-read tutorials and a great companion to this pattern.
Fast, fun, and beginner-friendly
When you use web piecing, you’ve done most of the thinking once you’ve laid it all out on your design wall. After that, you can just put on a podcast, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and sew away.
It’s one of those quilting techniques that feels a bit magical — everything comes together quickly, and the quilt stays perfectly organized.
This cheerful, tropical Christmas version of Knitty mini star is by pattern tester Andrea Jarvis @quiltifact. The scrappiness and color combo is so gorgeous, I hope it inspires you to make your very own version!
The Knitty mini star is perfect for practicing web piecing, but you can also use this technique for piecing rows or columns in other quilts. It’s especially handy if you want to speed up your sewing time or just want to take the guesswork out of which piece goes where.
Scandiquilts patterns that use web piecing
If you fall in love with this technique (and I think you will!), you’ll find it in several of my modern Nordic quilt patterns:
Knitty rose – a modern Norwegian quilt pattern inspired by old Selbu knitting motifs:
Knitty leaves – a soft, leaf-inspired design that’s fat quarter-friendly:
Knitty north star – coming soon, with the same clean, Scandinavian quilting style you know from my other designs:
All of them use the same web piecing technique, so once you’ve learned it through Knitty mini star, you’re ready for bigger projects. (Bonus: Knitty Mini star is the perfect companion to Knitty North Star – perhaps as a matching pillow?)
Ready to try web piecing yourself?
Download the free Knitty mini star quilt pattern, print the coloring page, and start experimenting with your scraps. It’s a Scandi-style quilt pattern that’s beginner-friendly, quick to sew, and perfect for learning a new quilting skill.
If you love the clean, cozy look of Norwegian quilting designs, this is a great way to dip your toes into the world of modern Scandinavian quilting — one tiny square at a time.
Happy sewing!
– Helene