February – Sawtooth Star

By Laura Loewen

The Sawtooth Star has been around since 1884 and is one of the most iconic classic quilt blocks. Our February block is a simple divided variation. This effect makes the block bold and graphic. This block uses squares, rectangles, single flying geese (FG), and half-square triangle (HST) units. Please reference our paired HST tutorial and single flying goose tutorial for detailed steps in creating these units.

We suggest using two fabrics for this block. If you need help planning out your colors, you can download a coloring sheet for the whole quilt here, or just the January, February, and March blocks here.

Step 1

Cut fabric pieces from your chosen fabrics.

Fabric A (yellow):

(4) 3.5” squares

(2) 4” squares

(2) 3.5” X 6.5” rectangles

Fabric B (black):

(4) 3.5” squares

(2) 4” squares

(2) 3.5” X 6.5” rectangles

Units needed for Divided Sawtooth Star block:

(4) 3.5” A/B HST units

(2) 3.5” A squares

(2) 3.5” B squares

(1) 3.5” X 6.5” A rectangle

(1) 3.5” X 6.5” B rectangle

(1) 3.5” X 6.5” A/B FG unit

(1) 3.5” X 6.5” B/A FG unit

Step 2

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

Reference paired HST tutorial for detailed instructions.

Step 3

Assemble A/B and B/A single FG units from (2) 3.5” squares of each color and (1) 3.5” X 6.5” rectangle of each color. Pair opposite colors to create opposite FG units.

Reference single FG tutorial for detailed instructions.

Step 4

Arrange your block layout.

Step 5

Assemble your block.

Step 6

Trim block to 12.5” square.

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

Play along with us and make sure you share your blocks so we can see your progress! On Instagram use #bouldermqgbom18 and tag us @bouldermqg  On Facebook share your blocks on the Boulder Modern Quilt Guild page. We may even share your blocks on our blog, Facebook, or Instagram!