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Launching September 25th, 2026

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PatternMakr is an all-in-one digital studio for modern quilters. From interactive pattern design to quick fabric math and a community block library, we're building your cozy new home for piecing and quilting.

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Interactive Pattern Studio

Custom quilt block designer with real-time colorway switching & grid sizing.

Coming Sept 25

Quilt Math Suite

Instant precision math for yardage, HST trimming, bias binding & precut fabrics.

Coming Sept 25

Quilt Block Library

Curated collection of traditional & modern blocks with piecing diagrams.

Coming Sept 25

Quilt Radio & BOM

Ambient sewing music channels, daily block challenges & community showcases.

Coming Sept 25
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IntermediateStar Blocks

3×3 Quilt Top Repeater

Click any block to rotate it 90° and explore custom layouts.

Sawtooth Star

Iconic 8-point star with a large center square hub flanked by Flying Geese

Recolor Fabric Slots

Preset Palettes:

Block Anatomy & Specs

Grid Layout3x3
Standard Sizes6", 8", 10", 12"
Seams & Techniques:
Flying GeeseStraight Seams
Foundational Units Used:
Flying Geese (4-Stack)

History & Origins of the Sawtooth Star Block

Originating in the early 1800s, the Sawtooth Star features 8 sharp triangular points surrounding a prominent central square. The large center provides a perfect showcase for fussy cuts, embroidery, or bold contrast fabrics.

Cutting & Piecing Guide (12" Finished Block)

Precise unit cut sizes and step-by-step piecing instructions.

Choose a finished block size

The cut measurements below update to match.

Piece Cut List

12" Finished BlockCut 1 center square 6.5" (Fabric C), 4 background corner squares 3.5" (Fabric A), 4 geese rectangles 6.5" × 3.5" (Fabric B), and 8 sky squares 3.5" (Fabric A).
8" Finished BlockCut 1 center square 4.5" (Fabric C), 4 background corner squares 2.5" (Fabric A), 4 geese rectangles 4.5" × 2.5" (Fabric B), and 8 sky squares 2.5" (Fabric A).

All measurements include a standard ¼" seam allowance. Finished block size: 12".

Step-by-Step Visual Assembly

1

Make 4 Flying Geese units (6.5" × 3.5") using Fabric B geese and Fabric A sky corners.

2

Sew background corner squares (3.5") to both ends of top and bottom Flying Geese units.

3

Sew remaining two Flying Geese units to left and right sides of 6.5" center square.

4

Join top, middle, and bottom rows together matching all seam intersections.

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