Quickie Bowties Bowties can be made in different sizes, to fit your needs. You may choose which size blocks you want to make from the chart below. Remember, these are finished sizes.     Four inch finished size - Cut four 2 1/2" squares (2 light, 2 dark). Cut two 1 1/2" squares dark.     Five inch finished size - Cut four 3" squares (2 light, 2 dark). Cut two 1 3/4" squares dark.     Six inch finished size - Cut four 3 1/2" squares (2 light, 2 dark). Cut two 2" squares dark.     Seven inch finished size -Cut four 4" squares (2 light, 2 dark). Cut two 2 1/4" squares dark.     Eight inch finished size - Cut four 4 1/2" squares (2 light, 2 dark). Cut 2 2 1/2" squares dark. You can make all your bowties the same, or make them all different, and you can use the same background, or use all different. Just remember you want contrast, you want the bowtie to stick out and show. Your backgrounds should all be very light, and your bowties medium or dark. (Or the other way around if you want.) Now let's put them together. On your smaller squares, mark a diagonal line on the wrong side, or gently fold it in half diagonally and finger press. Place that smaller square flat on one corner of a background square and sew on the diagonal line. I like to trim off the excess, leaving a 1/4 seam allowance. Some ladies prefer not trimming.             Attach this to a square of your bowtie fabric, and you are half done. Press seam to the bowtie fabric. Make another set like this.       Put those two together and your quickie bowtie is finished.       Want to make a 12 1/2 inch bowtie block for a sampler quilt, easy. Make four 6 1/2 inch bowties and sew them together. To make one 6 1/2 inch unit - Cut four 3 1/2" squares (2 light, 2 dark) and cut two 2" squares dark. Make four sets as above, and sew them together as shown. This pattern can be used for personal use only and can not be used commercially without the owner's permission. No copies may be made without the owner's permission. This includes the patterns as well as any graphics and/or instructions that are associated with a pattern. The content on these pages, including text and images are the sole property of the Delaware Quilts and may not be used in any manner without consent. All Rights Reserved. Quickie Bowties © Delaware Quilts January 2003 Updated August 30, 2025 |Home| Quilts| Email|