Bow Tie Blocks

raw edges

dark square on bottom

background square on top

fold the first squares to the left

dark square on bottom

background square on top

Note that the green squares and background squares are opposite each other diagonally for a 4 patch block

Vanna’s feet

open up the bow tie part

Keeping the centre seams of the block matched up as a 4 patch block and the bow spread open, match raw edges - pin - stitch. Be careful not to catch the ‘fold’ of the bow in the 1/4” seam.

stitch the seam and open up the block

Y’all know what comes next . . .

Yup - the pressing part for a little 4 patch in the back.

Mix and match! The bow ties aren’t hard they’re just a bit finicky. Use pins!

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