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144 Bow Tie Blocks

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This is what 144 Bow Tie Blocks look like.  I need to make considerably more to have this quilt be remotely bed sized.  I keep thinking "What a nice center for a medallion quilt…"  But I will keep going with making more Bow Ties.  They are just such fun to do and even if my quilt only ends up a lap sized one, I think the effect is going to be stunning.

I am continuing to make at least nine blocks at a time and sewing the three inch bow ties into nine unit blocks that measure nine and a half inches unfinished.  Those blocks are just so much more manageable than scads of teeny little ones.

Over the weekend, I was able to sew uninterrupted all day Saturday and finished up my Barbara Brackman Stars in a Time Warp blocks.  I am excited to get Bow Ties off the design wall and start putting those six inch Sawtooth Stars together.  I have made 85 of them, can you believe it?  And I love each and every one.

Loads going on around the house this week, so my posting may be irregular.  Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

 

30 responses to “144 Bow Tie Blocks”

  1. These are so dang cute! I can’t wait to see all the stars. have yet another HOT day.
    Mary

  2. These are so dang cute! I can’t wait to see all the stars. have yet another HOT day.
    Mary

  3. These are so dang cute! I can’t wait to see all the stars. have yet another HOT day.
    Mary

  4. so beautiful! stay cool(ha!) like we have a choice. gonna be hot here all week. ugh. ;p

  5. so beautiful! stay cool(ha!) like we have a choice. gonna be hot here all week. ugh. ;p

  6. so beautiful! stay cool(ha!) like we have a choice. gonna be hot here all week. ugh. ;p

  7. Love your bow ties and the quilt will be beautiful no matte.r what size! Enjoy your summer while it lasts it’s always over too soon

  8. Love your bow ties and the quilt will be beautiful no matte.r what size! Enjoy your summer while it lasts it’s always over too soon

  9. Love your bow ties and the quilt will be beautiful no matte.r what size! Enjoy your summer while it lasts it’s always over too soon

  16. I made 100 of the 8-point stars and set them with lattice and cornerstones. Will be glad to get this one to the quilter and on the bed for fall.
    Now I’m considering these cutie-pie bow ties, but there are too many UFO’s I need to finish.

  17. I made 100 of the 8-point stars and set them with lattice and cornerstones. Will be glad to get this one to the quilter and on the bed for fall.
    Now I’m considering these cutie-pie bow ties, but there are too many UFO’s I need to finish.

  18. I made 100 of the 8-point stars and set them with lattice and cornerstones. Will be glad to get this one to the quilter and on the bed for fall.
    Now I’m considering these cutie-pie bow ties, but there are too many UFO’s I need to finish.

  22. I love the fabrics and size you chose for your bow tie blocks. When it’s done there will be so much to look at!

  23. I love the fabrics and size you chose for your bow tie blocks. When it’s done there will be so much to look at!

  24. I love the fabrics and size you chose for your bow tie blocks. When it’s done there will be so much to look at!