Sawtooth Quilt Block

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)

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:

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″.

And there you have my favorite block, you need 4 of them for this quilt.