Sawtooth Star Block
DIFFICULTY LEVEL ‣ INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED BLOCK SIZE: 8″ X 8″
The center square of the Sawtooth Star offers a wonderful opportunity to show off a novelty print. Use a coordinating fabric for the star points and a light fabric for the background to make your star stand out.
Instructions:
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read through entire pattern before beginning project. Use ¼” seam allowances with fabric right sides together. Pressing arrows are included with illustrations. Fabric requirements include extra yardage for shrinkage and insurance. If working with directional prints, you may want to begin with more fabric than called for.
HST = half-square triangle
FABRIC:
Fabric A: (1) 6″ x 20″ scrap tan print
Fabric B: (1) 3″ x 21″ scrap black print
Fabric C: (1) 5″ x 5″ square orange print
CUTTING:
From Fabric A, cut:
• (4) 2½” x 4½” rectangles
• (4) 2½” x 2½” squares
From Fabric B, cut:
• (8) 2½” x 2½” squares
From Fabric C, cut:
• (1) 4½” x 4½” square
Block Assembly:
Referring to Diagram 1, draw a diagonal line on wrong side of (8) Fabric B 2½” squares. Place 1 marked square on one end of Fabric A 2½” x 4½” rectangle as shown. Sew on drawn line and trim away excess fabric with a ¼” seam allowance. Repeat on opposite end of rectangle to make Flying Geese Unit. Make 4.
Paying attention to orientation, lay out (4) Fabric A 2½” squares, (4) Flying Geese Units, and (1) Fabric C 4½” x 4½” square as shown in Diagram 2. Sew together into rows. Sew rows together to make Sawtooth Star Block.
