Bow Tie

3D-effect block made from squares and flying geese or partial seams

Bow Tie#ECE1D0

Background#B5514A

Preset Palettes:

Grid Layout4x4

Standard Sizes6", 8", 10", 12"

Seams & Techniques:

Stitch-and-FlipStraight Seams

Foundational Units Used:

History & Origins of the Bow Tie Block

A classic 4-patch or 16-patch block that uses small folded corner triangles to create a dimensional bow-tie shape across the seam intersection.

Precise unit cut sizes and step-by-step piecing instructions.

Choose a finished block size

The cut measurements below update to match.

12" Finished BlockCut 2 tie squares 6.5", 2 background squares 6.5", 2 small knot squares 2.5".

All measurements include a standard ¼" seam allowance. Finished block size: 12".

Stitch knot squares onto corners of tie squares using stitch-and-flip method.

Arrange 2 tie squares diagonally opposite 2 background squares.

Sew into 2 rows.

Join center seam.

Snowball Unit

Four Patch