Launch Status Check
Blast off into quilting fun with this out of this world Rocket quilt! Inspired by the classic Houndstooth (Shepherd’s Check) block, this clever repeat transforms a timeless design into something totally cosmic. It’s the perfect quilt for space enthusiasts, Star Wars lovers, galaxy-themed bedrooms, and big dreamers with their eyes on the stars. Best of all, it’s approachable for confident beginners—no rocket science required.
Level: Beginner
Skills: Strip Piecing, Snowball Corners, Traditional Piecing
Extras for the Launch Status Check quilt pattern are available below. Paper versions coming mid February 2026.
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As seen in Art Gallery Fabrics Rocket Science lookbook.
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2022 Quilt Along Event
In 2022 I hosted a Quilt Along for the Launch Status Check pattern. The following posts are from each week of the quilt along and provide extra tips and tricks for the pattern:
WEEK 1: FABRIC PICK
WEEK 2: CUT FABRIC & SEWING LAYOUT
WEEK 3: BLOCK A
WEEK 4: BLOCK B
WEEK 5: QUILT LAYOUT & ASSEMBLY
WEEK 6: PREPPING AND QUILTING
Quilting Suggestions
Once you've finished the quilt top, it can be difficult to choose a design to quilt it. Here are several longarming pantographs I have either used on the cover quilts or think are great options:
Gridlock from Longarming League
Raspberry Lemonade from Penguin Feats
Outer Space from Mistletoe Quilting Co.
Rocketships from Urban Elementz
Keep Exploring from A Bit Orange
I've also mocked up a few different designs that can be done on a domestic machine. Download the file below.
