Sawtooth Star Downloadable Pattern

This is a downloadable pattern. Downloads are sent immediately after purchase.

This tote is part of my Indigo Collection, a body of work rooted in slow stitching, deep blues, and the quiet beauty of traditional quilt blocks. The sawtooth star has always felt grounding to me—steady, familiar, and timeless. I designed this bag during a season when I wanted something useful but soulful, something that could carry everyday essentials while still feeling like a small piece of heirloom quilting.

The result is a quilted tote that feels both practical and reflective—classic star piecing softened by indigo tones and hand-made texture. It’s the kind of bag that looks just as at home at the market as it does hanging on a hook by the door.

Skill Level
Confident Beginner

Design Features

• Classic sawtooth star block framed with simple borders
• Softly structured quilted body with boxed corners
• Fully lined interior for durability and a clean finish
• Fabric-flexible design—perfect for solids, hand-dyed indigo, or subtle scrappy variations

Construction & Techniques

• ¼″ seam allowance throughout
• 8-at-a-time half-square triangle method with trimming guidance
• Traditional block assembly and panel quilting
• Boxed corners for added depth and stability
• Clean strap construction and secure attachment for everyday use

Materials & Specs

Finished Size: approximately 14¼″ W × 14¼″ H × 2½″ D
All Exshaw Quilts patterns assume 42″ usable WOF and a ¼″ seam allowance
Uses quilting cottons, lining fabric, and either cotton batting or fusible fleece (for added structure)

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