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How to lay out a Bow tie quilt help needed
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:41 am
by quiltwithmom
Hi
I have a few small squares of bow ties and have them laying on the floor. Should I use sashing to make the blocks stand out and make the quilt larger. It will measures about 36/38 x 48/50 right now. I only make lap quilts or twin anyway so the size is fine. Just wondering what some of you think about sashing between the blocks.
Kathy THANKS!
Re: How to lay out a Bow tie quilt help needed
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:21 am
by CaroleJ
Kathy, I *really* like the look of the bowties on point, put together without sashing. Can you make a few more to enlarge the top, maybe adding one row along each side?
The color layout in the picture looks really nice! I wouldn't change it myself...
Carole
Re: How to lay out a Bow tie quilt help needed
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:48 am
by Suzquilts
I'm with Carole - no sashing. Love the secondary look you get with them on point.
Suz
Re: How to lay out a Bow tie quilt help needed
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:40 pm
by MAWmum
I agree on point no sashing.
Re: How to lay out a Bow tie quilt help needed
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:42 pm
by Rommel
http://quilting.about.com/od/blockofthe ... uilt_3.htm
Here ARE SOME LAY OUTS FOR BOW TIE BLOCKS
http://www.treadleon.net/quiltshop/orig ... block.html
(PULL DOWN) THIS ONE LOOKS NICE WITH PIANO KEYS AROUND IT .
oNE MORE
http://www.quiltaholics.com/bom/bowtieq.htm
Hope this gives you some ideals ..good luck.
Re: How to lay out a Bow tie quilt help needed
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:28 pm
by lorettav
Ilike it with no sashing best.
Re: How to lay out a Bow tie quilt help needed
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 3:53 pm
by quiltwithmom
WOW, I'm surprised! Everyone thinks it is fine without sashing. I guess I figured I needed to seperate the squares with something. It does look good to me without sashing but I always add it.
CaroleJ, yes I sure can make a few more. These are all made from scraps. Well, actually, from charm squares that I cut up. I've been sewing these by hand when ever we take a trip. Gives me something to in the evenings. I was cleaning out my project closet and found them. Another UFO to finish!
OMG I'll never get these UFOs out of here. That is what I am doing....getting all my UFOs done! One at a time. Baby steps!
Thanks all!
Kathy
Re: How to lay out a Bow tie quilt help needed
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:12 pm
by CaroleJ
Rommel, ooh, great idea! A piano key border would look real nice with those bow ties...maybe alternate colored and neutral keys...pretty!
Carole
Re: How to lay out a Bow tie quilt help needed
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:20 am
by gardenquilter
i agree on point no sashing
Re: How to lay out a Bow tie quilt help needed
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:33 pm
by Ittybittygma
What a pretty layout. I agree, No sashing. I love the on point look. Nice choice of colors. Great job. Please post pic when finished with quilt. Should be a really neat looking quilt. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs, Shirley Mae