October’s block is a classic Sawtooth Star with a variation border frame. The use of QST units gives a layered look to this block. Squares and HST units are also used in this block. Please reference both the QST and paired HST tutorials for detailed instructions.

We suggest using four fabrics for this block. If you need help planning out your colors, you can download a coloring sheet for the whole quilt here.

Step 1

Cut pieces from your chosen fabrics.

Fabric A (white):

(2) 4.5” squares for QST units

(2) 4” squares for HST units

Fabric B (orange):

(2) 4.5” squares for QST units

(2) 4” squares for HST units

Fabric C (gray):

(4) 4” squares for QST units

Fabric D (pink):

(1) 6.5” square

Units needed for sawtooth star variation block:

(4) A/B/C QST units

(4) A/B HST units

(1) D 6.5” square

Step 2

Assemble A/B HST units from 4.5” squares to use in QST. Trim to 4”.

Assemble A/B/C QST units from 4” A/B HST units and 4” C squares. Trim to 3.5”.

Please reference our QST tutorial for detailed instructions.

Step 3

Assemble A/B HST units from 4” squares. Trim to 3.5”.

Please reference our paired HST tutorial for detailed instructions.

Step 4

Arrange block layout.

Step 5

Sew together left side, center QST units, top to bottom. Sew together right side, center QST units, top to bottom. Rearrange block layout after pressing the left and the right QST unit pairs.

Step 6

Assemble block in rows.

Step 7

Trim block to 12.5” square.

Boulder MQG members can download a PDF of the pattern in the member area.

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