This block tutorial shows how to make the Bowtie block as shown in the 2019 Quilter’s Planner.
Bowtie Block
Number of Fabrics: 2 | Number of Pieces: 6
(2) 3 1/2″ squares
(2) 3 1/2″ squares
(2) 1 1/2″ squares
Piecing
Referring to the “Flying Geese: Rectangle and Two Squares Method” instructions in the Reference section of your Quilter’s Planner, sew on the diagonal of a 1 1/2″ square in one corner of a 3 1/2″ square. Trim and press toward the triangle. Repeat to make (2) sub-blocks.
Using a 1/4″ seam allowance, sew a sub-block to a 3 1/2″ square. Press away from the sub-block. Row should measure 3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″. Repeat to make (2).
Nesting seams, sew rows together with a 1/4″ seam. Press seams open.
The finished Bowtie Block should measure 6 1/2″ square.
