Sawtooth Quilt Block

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  • Sawtooth Star
  • My last block for this little ladies pink baby quilt is the Sawtooth Star Block. I have to say this is one of my favorite, all-time block! I have used it in many quilts in many different ways. I love this work because of the white is the center and the darker color fabric is used as the “background”.
  • I know there are many tutorials out there showing how to make flying geese. I know of three different ways, plus one I just found out recently that uses a flying geese ruler. I’m just going to link to a post where it describes all three methods. FYI: the first one is my favorite –
  • www.patchworkposse.com
  • Flying Geese
  • Using the first tutorial at the link above, here are the measurements we’re looking for on this block for the quilt:
  • Flying geese finished size: 5 1/4″ x 3 1/8″
  • Cut List
  • 6 1/4″ x 6 1/4″ flying geese background (pink)
  • 7 3/4″ x 7 3/4″ flying geese points (white)
  • Sawtooth Star
  • Follow the tutorial and trim to size above.
  • Sawtooth Star
  • Cut List
  • 4- 3 1/8″ x 3 1/8″ background fabric (pink)
  • 1- 5 1/4″ x 5 1/4″ center fabric (white)
  • Lay out your blocks like this:
  • Sawtooth Star
  • Start by sewing it in rows.
  • Row 1 – 3 1/8″ square (pink), flying geese, 3 1/8″ square (pink); press towards pink.
  • Row 2 – flying geese, 5 1/4″ square (white), flying geese; press towards white center.
  • Row 3 – 3 1/8″ square (pink), flying geese, 3 1/8″ square (pink); press towards pink.
  • (Make sure you put the flying geese in the right direction.)
  • Sew and press.
  • Then sew the rows together. Press and trim to 10.5″ x 10.5″.
  • Sawtooth Star
  • And there you have my favorite block, you need 4 of them for this quilt.