sawtooth star quilt block tutorial
By Hatun Comak →
Monday, March 29, 2021
The Sawtooth Star is a traditional eight point star and one of the most classical and popular one amongst the quilters. It possibly have some other names also. It is a versatile quilt pattern; with color and fabric variations you can create amazing quilts.
There are various methods of making sawtooth star. One of the methods is using half square triangles and the other one is using flying geese for the points. Since it is more practical besides reducing extra bulk and unnecessary seams between the points, flying geese is mostly preferred.
You can make flying geese with no-waste method to create four flying geese at one time which are perfect for Sawtooth Star Blocks.
For a more detailed tutorial you can check my MAKING NO WASTE FLYING GEESE UNITS TUTORIAL.
With this method of making flying geese, there will be no waste in fabric while making four flying geese at a time.
Sawtooth Star Quilt Block Cutting Instructions
Using the chart below, you can choose the needed measurement to make your quilt block. Here the instructions are given for 6"×6" finished size.
Check the measurements on the chart.
Cut all the pieces needed to make the sawtooth star quilt pattern.
Sawtooth Star Quilt Block Tutorial
- Let's start with making flying geese blocks. For flying geese units you will need one large square (goose) and four small squares (sky). One large and four small squares will make four finished flying geese units.
- Draw a diagonal line on the back of the four squares.
- Place two of the small squares on the large square right sides together; as in the image below.
- Sew two points squares to background square in opposite corners on both sides of the diagonal line. Then cut this unit in half through the drawn line.
- Press seams allowances through the little triangles.
- Place another remaining of the four squares on the corner of each unit and sew them with 1/4" seam allowance on both sides of the line.
- Cut again through the lines and press seams toward the small triangles.
- Now you have four flying geese units. You need to square up your units because they can be a little bigger than the desired size. This may look extra work but it is necessary to assemble the blocks easily.
- Once flying geese units are finished, lay them with the center and corner squares.
- First sew the units into rows. Press seams and then press the three rows together.
And you have finished! This sawtooth star quilt block is not only so versatile but also easy to scale. You can make it smaller or bigger according to your needs. Knowing how to make sawtooth star quilt pattern will definitely be helpful.
Hope you enjoy and make use of my tutorial.
