You make one Bow Tie Quilt Block a day. There are 366 days in 2016. Or you can make 7 blocks in one day for the week. Whatever works for you. You can make them any size.
There is a facebook group for posting photos of your Bow Tie Quilt Blocks. Bow Tie Challenge Group. Just ask to join.
I am going to make mine 4 1/2" Quilt Blocks. At least the first ones. I plan to use scraps from quilts I have made over the years and quilts I will be making this year.
Here's how I made mine:
Bow Tie fabric:
2 1/2" squares and 1 1/2" squares - 2 of each.
Background fabric:
2 1/2" squares - 2
I am using an assortment of creams and whites and tans.
Stitch the centers of the bow tie first and trim away the excess. See photo.
Press/iron.
Stitch as shown in photo.
Open and then stitch as shown in photos.
Open and press/iron.
I made them both on Saturday, January 2nd. I needed to make 2.
I pinned them on a bulletin board to help me remember to make one each day.
I have been cutting creams, whites, and tan fabrics for a while to get ready.
Yesterday, I cut the blue pieces for the Bow Tie fabric for today, but I did not sew it together. I will sew two of them on Monday.
I invite you to join in on the fun too!
Marcia
Bow Tie Challenge Group
