What Quilters Are Saying
Love the classic look, skip the tricky seams.
“Finally, a way to make Bow Tie blocks without worrying about those tricky Y-seams!”
Less prep, more sewing.
“I love having the sewing lines right there. It makes getting started so much easier.”
A classic pattern with room to play.
“This is such a fun way to use my favorite fabrics and create a quilt with a timeless look.”
Bow Tie Quilt Pattern at a Glance
- Design: Classic Bow Tie quilt blocks
- Technique: Quiltsmart Zigzag Appliqué method
- Big advantage: No traditional Y-seams
- Pattern type: Printed fusible interfacing pattern
- Fabric options: Use 6-inch background squares with on-point ties, or 6-inch background squares with 5 x 9-inch tie pieces
- First-time buyer tip: Choose the PACK for instructions and five interfacing panels, enough for up to a baby/lap-size quilt
- Customization: Alternate Bow Tie blocks with plain fabric squares for another layout or a larger quilt
What You'll Learn
With the Quiltsmart Bow Tie pattern, you'll learn how to:
- Create a classic Bow Tie design using the Zigzag Appliqué method.
- Use printed fusible interfacing to guide construction.
- Make Bow Tie blocks without traditional Y-seams.
- Combine fabrics to create contrast, movement and visual interest.
- Explore different block layouts, including alternating Bow Tie blocks with plain squares.
- Adapt a traditional quilt design to your own color palette and style.
Who This Is For
This pattern is a great choice for:
- Quilters who love classic designs. Make a timeless Bow Tie quilt with a simpler construction method.
- Quilters who avoid Y-seams. Try this traditional look without sewing those tricky seams.
- Confident beginners. Explore a new quilt design with printed guides to help you along the way.
- Experienced quilters. Spend less time on traditional piecing preparation.
- Scrap quilters. Mix prints, colors and fabrics to give every block its own personality.
- Quilters making gifts. Create a handmade quilt for a baby, a new home or someone special.
What's Included
Choose the option that fits your project.
PACK
- Complete Bow Tie instructions
- Five panels of Quiltsmart printed interfacing
- Enough interfacing to make up to a baby/lap-size quilt
PANEL
- One Bow Tie printed interfacing panel
- Instructions are not included with this option
INSTRUCTIONS ONLY
- Bow Tie pattern instructions
- Printed interfacing is not included
BOLT
- 24 printed interfacing panels
- Ideal for quilters, teachers or shops needing multiple panels
Please note: Fabric and other quilting supplies are not included. Check the option selected before adding to cart.
The Bow Tie block is a quilting classic that works with all kinds of fabrics, from tiny florals to bold modern prints.
- Make it traditional. Choose small prints and a coordinated color palette for a timeless look.
- Go modern. Try high-contrast colors, graphic prints or a limited palette.
- Use your scraps. Mix fabrics from your stash for a scrappy quilt with lots of personality.
- Change the layout. Alternate Bow Tie blocks with plain squares to add breathing room and make it easier to expand your design.
- Make a meaningful gift. A finished quilt can be a thoughtful baby gift, wedding present, anniversary keepsake or housewarming gift.
- Try different sizes. Your finished quilt size depends on the number of blocks, layout and borders you choose.
Remember: This is a printed interfacing pattern, not a finished quilt. You supply the fabric and make the quilt yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Quiltsmart printed interfacing pattern?
It's a pattern printed directly onto lightweight fusible interfacing. Instead of relying on traditional templates alone, you use the printed guides to help position and sew your fabric.
Can I make a Bow Tie quilt without Y-seams?
Yes! The Quiltsmart Bow Tie pattern uses the Zigzag Appliqué method to create the classic design without traditional Y-seams.
Is this a paper quilt pattern?
No. It's a printed interfacing pattern. The interfacing has printed guides to help with construction.
What should I buy if this is my first Quiltsmart project?
Choose the PACK. It includes the instructions and five interfacing panels, enough to make up to a baby/lap-size quilt.
Can I buy the interfacing without the instructions?
Yes. The PANEL option provides one printed interfacing panel. The INSTRUCTIONS ONLY option provides the instructions without interfacing. Choose the PACK if you need both.
What size fabric pieces do I need?
The pattern describes two options: 6-inch squares for the background and on-point ties, or 6-inch background squares with 5 x 9-inch tie pieces. Follow the included instructions for the cutting and assembly details.
Can I make a larger quilt?
Yes. The product listing suggests alternating Bow Tie blocks with plain fabric squares as an optional layout and a way to make your quilt larger. You'll need to plan the additional fabric and blocks for your desired size.
Can I use different fabrics in the same quilt?
Absolutely. Coordinated collections, contrasting colors and scrappy combinations can all give the Bow Tie design a different personality.
Does the pattern include fabric?
No. You purchase the pattern option you need and supply your own fabric and other quilting materials.
Is this a good project for a beginner?
It can be a good choice for a confident beginner who understands basic sewing and pressing. The printed guides and simplified construction make the design more approachable, though beginners should follow the instructions carefully.
Can I reuse the pattern?
The printed interfacing is incorporated into the construction method. Purchase additional panels for more projects.