How to Make a Bow Tie Mix Up Quilt Block

Quilt Block Patterns Quilting May 1, 2023

How to Make a Bow Tie Mix Up Quilt Block

I have a series over on my YouTube channel called Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks. To date this block is my favorite. I know…I know, I said that about another one, but I really love the look so this one. It’s a bit modern and a bit traditional. The design looks just as fantastic made with scraps as it does with only three fabrics. Learn how to make a Bow Tie Mix Up quilt block here.

Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks Video Series

Do you want to learn a new block in about 5 minutes or less? You can with my YouTube Series – Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks. Every few weeks I present a new quilt block that is great for scrap busting and is easy to put together.

How are you liking my new series? This is the eighth I have presented and I am having a lot of fun with it. Because there is no speaking in the video it does not take as long for me to make and I don’t have to clean up my studio!

Tips

General quilting supplies are needed to make this block. A scant 1/4″ seam allowance is used.

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What to Cut to Make One 12″ Finished Block

I have put the total number of pieces. Cut pieces from your favorite fabrics. Tip: You could sketch the block and color it in with various colors.

Cutting Requirements

Note: I use the 2 at a time method to make the half square triangles in this block. They are made using the 3 1/4″ squares.

BG (Background Fabric) – 3 1/4″ squares – 8 total

Fabrics 1, 2, 3 & 4 – 3 1/4″ squares – 2 from each fabric, 2 1/2″ squares – 2 from each fabric, 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ strip – 1 from each fabric

Block Layout

Possible Layouts and Color Ideas

It is always fun trying out different colors and layouts with my Electric Quilt 8 software. These are all made with the same number of blocks. Look how different they all look.

With each block I play around and try to pick a favorite. It’s pretty hard for me to do.

Other Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks

Here are the blocks that I have made in this YouTube series. (Click on the photo to go to my blog post). They are all different in so many ways. Which one do you like best?