How to make a sawtooth star variation quilt block with Teresa from Teresa Down Under
Today Teresa from Teresa Down Under shares a Sawtooth Star quilt block with some fun colour variations. Use up those scraps to make fun half square triangles or grab a collection of fabrics and make a more themed quilt.
Instructor
Teresa Mairal Barreu
Teresa loves spending her spare time sewing and designing. She is the author of “Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist,” a book all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block. She shares several new quilt block tutorials each week on her YouTube channel and blog.
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Today Teresa from Teresa Down Under shares a Sawtooth Star quilt block with some fun colour variations. Use up those scraps to make fun half square triangles or grab a collection of fabrics and make a more themed quilt.
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The tutorial video is 00:03:05.
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Video Transcript
The block typically consists of a central square surrounded by eight triangles arranged in a star shape. The triangles are often made of a contrasting fabric, creating a striking effect against the central square.
The Sawtooth Star block is notable for its versatility and adaptability. It can be easily modified by changing the size of the central square, adjusting the width of the star points, or varying the colors and fabrics used.
The block's popularity endured through the 20th century and into the present day, with many quilters still incorporating it into their work. The Sawtooth Star block remains a beloved and iconic element of American quilting, both for its historical significance and its enduring visual appeal.
In this variation, Teresa makes use of her fabric scraps and uses only half square triangles to assemble her block giving it a colorful look and creating fun secondary patterns as well!
