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Craft Beautiful Quilts, Block by Block.

Design custom quilt patterns, experiment with 25+ classic pieced blocks in real-time, calculate exact fabric yardage, and master quilting techniques.

Star BlocksIntermediate

Sawtooth Star

Block Origins & History

Originating in the early 1800s, the Sawtooth Star features 8 sharp triangular points surrounding a central square. It remains one of the most widely used star motifs in quilting.

Read full block history & cutting guide
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How it fits together

Three tools, one workflow — from first idea to fabric shopping list.

01

Pick a block

Browse the Block Library for a pieced block you love, or start blank.

02

Arrange your pattern

Drag pieces into place on the Pattern Maker grid until your quilt top looks right.

03

Buy exactly enough fabric

Run it through the Yardage Calculator and shop with a real, per-piece fabric list.

Ready to dive in?

Jump straight to designing, or start with a guided walk-through if you're brand new.