Whirling Bowties Free Quilt Pattern by Hilary Bobker
Whirling Bowties Free Quilt Pattern by Hilary Bobker
Description:
Whirling Bowties by Hilary Bobker combines two block designs and four fabrics from Teddy Bear Basics in a 48 inch square quilt. Complete and partial star and bowtie blocks are set on point, with the partial blocks filling the edges before four borders are added. Pink, cream and blue color options are listed. The instructions suggest using leftover border fabric in the backing and explain how strip sets form the centers of the bowtie blocks.
Designer:
Hilary Bobker
From:
Windham Fabrics
About This Free Pattern
This free quilt pattern was designed by Hilary Bobker for Windham Fabrics.
This project uses pieced.
The finished quilt measures 48.0 x 48.0.
Download the pattern to review the full cutting instructions, diagrams, and sewing steps before you begin.
Whirling Bowties Free Quilt Pattern by Hilary Bobker quilt pattern summary
- Cut the lengthwise borders first, then cut the squares and strips for the complete and partial blocks, reserving leftover fabric for the backing.
- Sew the half-square-triangle units and assemble twelve complete star blocks and eight partial star blocks.
- Piece the center strip sets and triangle units for the bowtie blocks, making twelve complete blocks and eight partial blocks.
- Alternate the two block designs in diagonal rows, using partial blocks at the edges, then join the rows and trim the center.
- Measure and attach the four borders in order, then layer, quilt, trim and bind.