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Also known as: Bow Tie, Magic Bow Tie, Necktie
Two diagonal lobes connected by a center knot create a charming bow tie illusion.
Each Bow Tie block is a four-patch with a twist. Cut two large background squares, two large bow tie fabric squares, and two small bow tie squares for the connectors. Use the stitch-and-flip corner technique: place a small square on the corner of a background square where the two fabrics should meet, sew diagonally, trim, and press. This creates the angled connector that links the two lobes of the tie.
| Fabric | Cut Size | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Tie fabric | 3.5" square | 2 |
| Tie fabric | 1.5" square (connectors) |
| 2 |
| Background fabric | 3.5" square | 2 |
Total yardage: 1/8 yard tie, 1/8 yard background
| Fabric | Cut Size | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Tie fabric | 5.5" square | 2 |
| Tie fabric | 2" square (connectors) | 2 |
| Background fabric | 5.5" square | 2 |
Total yardage: 1/4 yard tie, 1/4 yard background
Four paw units with triangle claws connected by sashing strips forming a center cross.