Sawtooth Star Quilt Block Variations

The sawtooth star quilt block.

Sawtooth star quilt block variations. We love that this is a simple half square triangle quilt block pattern. They will make a great star sampler. The sawtooth star quilt block is another quilt block that you will make again and again. This sawtooth star quilt block can be constructed using half square triangles for the points.

The evening star quilt block is one of many variations of a sawtooth star block this time the star is light and the background is dark. The sawtooth star has many names. It has many variations. Feel free to share.

Add points to the corners of a regular star block and you ve got a sawtooth star. This quilt also shows off another feature for sawtooth stars the center portion of the star is perfect for featuring another quilt block or a smaller scale repetition the larger block motif. How to make a perfect sawtooth star quilt block. Since the piecing goes so very quickly this would be a good option for a last minute baby quilt.

Whatever you decide to name your block it is certainly one that has stood the test of time. Sawtooth star is the name of the traditional 8 point star block. Here s a fun example of using orphan sawtooth star quilt blocks and making some cute quilt block coasters with a fussy cut center motif. The size will be 36 x 48 finished 36 1 2 x 48 1 2 unfinished.

Some may call it the 8 pointed star block while others call it the evening star block. So obviously this block gives you a lot of variations. This quilt block is not the same as the patchwork design you know as sawtooth star although you can certainly create a star at its center. The sawtooth star quilt pattern is just a simple variation on an easy star quilt block.

This sawtooth star is a 4 patch quilt block further divided. The four variations illustrated are the same quilt block and an example of the huge variations that can be created when color and color value contrast are altered in any quilt block. The blocks on this page are all traditional blocks that are all the same size and all variations of the same star. Sawtooth star variation quilt block diagram.

We ll use a technique called connector corners to make the four flying geese units needed for this block. But i personally prefer to use flying geese units for the points as it eliminates an unnecessary seam between the points reducing extra bulk and leaving larger pieces of fabric design intact. Austin wheel of time. Eight pointed star 4.

How to make a perfect sawtooth star quilt block. Some of the variations put another block in the center square and others build the star out bigger or break up the patches in other ways.