Saturday, August 31, 2019

Tied With A Bow (Tie)

I might not be a huge fan of prints, but I am a fan of English Paper Piecing!  Or maybe I should say I'm a fan of having some sort of hand stitching to do in the evenings.

 I really wanted to use my Liberty of London scraps for this project so the hunt was on for the perfect block.  Enter the mini Bow Tie Block!
MINI BOW TIES
20" X 20"
I started back in May making 2" blocks:  Baby Bow Ties EPP, and by July I had a pretty good stack of blocks finished:  Baby Bow Ties Getting Closer.  

The tiny Liberty floral along with the size of the block is irresistible!  It was so much fun making each block.  I was surprised, excited and delighted with every block.

I had been collecting Liberty scraps for quite sometime and knew the time was right to finally dig into them.  My goal was to make one block in each print.  And with a little help from a couple of dear friends, I was able to accomplish that goal.  

That means there are 100 blocks, 100 different prints and hours of hand stitching!  You might be wondering who in their right mind would need 100 different prints of anything?!  

Certainly not me!  I don't know how or why I got started collecting Liberty, but I will say I only bought scrap packs that were on sale.  

I used Kona white for the background and all kinds of solids for the center squares. 



The quilting is quite simple, orange peel all the way!  There were a lot of threads to bury, but worth every second!

I almost forgot the best part!  I decided to add a little extra loft in the white spaces!  I almost always use Warm & Natural cotton batting and this was no exception.  However I did add little circles of lofty wool batting in each white area.  It gave me what I was after!



What this means is I'm on the lookout for yet another hand stitching project...the madness never ends!
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23 comments :

  1. Joy from Days Filled With JoyAugust 31, 2019 at 4:04 AM

    Oooh those blocks are sooo cute!! The quilt has just come up beautifully! xx

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    1. JayneAugust 31, 2019 at 8:21 AM

      I enjoy a good hand stitching project! These bow tie blocks were so much fun to make even though they are so small!

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  2. Karen - Quilts...etc.August 31, 2019 at 7:55 AM

    I love your baby bow ties!!! did you purchase the papers or make them? I will need to look and see if I can find some -

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    1. JayneAugust 31, 2019 at 8:27 AM

      The blocks went together pretty quickly and I really like that! I made my own templates because I wanted small ones. You can get templates here: https://www.paperpieces.com/paper-pieces/blocks-a-c/bowtie, but the smallest size is 4”.

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  3. LouiseAugust 31, 2019 at 1:10 PM

    So wonderful, and *SO* different than your usual project! If it wasn't for those teensy solid squares, I wouldn't believe you made this, Jayne :)

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  4. The Joyful QuilterAugust 31, 2019 at 1:24 PM

    I have a small bunch of liberty scraps given to me by a friend. Thanks for the reminder that I need to do something with them. Your little wall quilt turned it SEW sweet!!

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    1. JayneSeptember 1, 2019 at 8:03 AM

      I was so happy to finally have a project for my Liberty scraps, but the truth is I barely used any fabric for these little blocks! Guess there will one day be another project of Liberty down the road!

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  5. piecefulwendyAugust 31, 2019 at 1:28 PM

    Oh my goodness, that quilt and those little blocks are so cute! Ever tried Brimfield EPP - there's a very tiny version :-D

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    1. JayneSeptember 1, 2019 at 8:05 AM

      I like the simplicity of the Bow Tie block and they went together so fast. I’ve not tried the Brimfield block, but have a tiny version of Lucy of Boston EPP. I made several blocks but didn’t like my fabric choices…maybe another go at it is in order!

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  6. Jenny - the lilac catAugust 31, 2019 at 2:30 PM

    I’m just the same with liberty I’m never entirely sure but sometimes you have to scratch that itch and this is a very beautiful result.

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  7. SusanAugust 31, 2019 at 6:51 PM

    This is a delightful quilt Jayne! It seems to shout "Joy!" to me. the choice of Liberty was perfect!

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  8. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéSeptember 1, 2019 at 9:40 AM

    I loved your tiny blocks, and now they are all together into a pretty quilt! Love the extra batting in the white areas

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  9. LIttle Penguin QuiltsSeptember 1, 2019 at 11:15 AM

    That is just so beautiful, Jayne! Love the pretty prints, tiny blocks, and the extra batting in the squares adds a fun detail!

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  10. http://blackeyedsewsan.wordpress.com/September 1, 2019 at 11:26 AM

    I'm obsessed with this block but MUST finish my Sweet Tea & Beans w/ Liberty first & see how many pieces I have left. Just bought 2 scrap bags~Susan

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  11. Anja @ Anja QuiltsSeptember 1, 2019 at 8:03 PM

    It turned out great. Well done.

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  12. Cynthia Brunz DesignsSeptember 1, 2019 at 10:34 PM

    Absolutely lovely Jayne! Those small liberty prints were perfect for those tiny blocks.

    Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

    (I can't believe you tied off all those threads and didn't sneak through for a continuous design. You are dedicated!)

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  13. KateSeptember 3, 2019 at 5:55 AM

    Pretty things come in small packages. Gorgeous finish! Hope you have it hanging some place you can enjoy it often.

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  14. KaHollySeptember 4, 2019 at 5:42 AM

    Too, too sweet! I always have to have a little hand project. Good luck finding just the right one for your next adventure.

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  15. Anne / Springleaf StudiosSeptember 5, 2019 at 10:52 AM

    Adorable. I'm so glad I clicked through from Oh Scrap to see this beauty. The scale is amazing.

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  16. PreetiSeptember 5, 2019 at 1:07 PM

    Who in their right mind? Well someone who has the sensitivity of an artist and the zeal of a warrior - that is who? I am pretty sure that is YOU :-)
    This little beauty of an EPP quilt is "seamlessly you".

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  17. chrisknitsSeptember 6, 2019 at 2:00 PM

    What a sweet quilt! It is just enchanting.

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  18. JulieSeptember 8, 2019 at 8:49 PM

    Oh this is just beautiful, perfect for all your Liberty. I'm bookmarking this for inspiration for when I'm allowed to start a new EPP project ...

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  19. Rebecca GraceSeptember 9, 2019 at 8:47 PM

    What a fabulous way to use up those treasured scraps! I only just TODAY found out that a local yarn shop has changed ownership and now sells fabric... and not just ANY fabric; they are stocking LIBERTY!!! I am over the moon excited, and can't wait to get over there and "support local business!" :-)

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