I didn't draw this out in advance on graph paper so I was surprised when there was a gap in the third ring. I said on yesterday's post that 3 small bow ties = 2 large ones so in my mind I thought I could just making rings and they would fit.......wrong!
Then I decided to try rows and chose horizontal rather than vertical. This layout would work well and I could do double rows of both sizes, or double row of one size and single row of the other size as well as single rows of each as I show here. And yes, I see the one small one turned the wrong way...or is that an accidental design element?
It looks beautiful to me. Your bow ties are colorful and cheerful. I use graph paper sometimes too, and not being good at math sometimes make miscalculations.
Lovely colours as always. I was thinking a grid of 6 x 6 small bow ties would fit in the middle - guess it depends how many you want to sew. It's not a block I've tried before but there are many other blocks I've not tried either haha. Enjoy another sewing day :)
What a beauty this will be! I think you are referring to the small bowtie in next to bottom row, second one in from the right. Enlarged, it look like it is just going in the opposite direction from the others- perhaps a block with its own sense of direction?
It looks beautiful to me. Your bow ties are colorful and cheerful. I use graph paper sometimes too, and not being good at math sometimes make miscalculations.
ReplyDeleteLovely colours as always. I was thinking a grid of 6 x 6 small bow ties would fit in the middle - guess it depends how many you want to sew. It's not a block I've tried before but there are many other blocks I've not tried either haha. Enjoy another sewing day :)
ReplyDeleteLots of colors, lots of possibilites. I am sure you will rearrange until you are satisfied.
ReplyDeleteThose are some pretty blocks! They will make a lovely top no matter how you arrange them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty this will be! I think you are referring to the small bowtie in next to bottom row, second one in from the right. Enlarged, it look like it is just going in the opposite direction from the others- perhaps a block with its own sense of direction?
ReplyDeleteOh, I like where this is headed.
ReplyDeleteFirst layout; if you made the small bow ties doubled up( a double row/column), would that make it work out?
ReplyDeleteLove the one going the wrong way.
I'm always intrigued when you have a design dilemma, and I anxiously wait to see how you will work it out.
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Thanks for the inspiration for using up some of my Kaffe fabrics! I love this idea!
ReplyDeleteLove your bowties! You could also add strips of 3 squares to fill in the gaps in the first one - like LindaS did on her tiny stars - ;))
ReplyDeleteI've had bow tie blocks on my wish list for a long time. I love how you are using 2 sizes and really like the row layout.
ReplyDeleteWonderful colors and I really like the use of two sizes of bow tie blocks (even if they did surprise you with the gaps in the planned layout).
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