So a new project starts. On the left is the inspiration quilt - a lovely, modern-looking bow tie quilt. According to Discovering Vintage America, the bow tie — a new style of necktie — entered the male fashion scene in the 19th century and by the 1880’s it was a staple in a man’s wardrobe. Quilts had to follow, of course. Many bow tie blocks are very too “scrappy” in my opinion and don’t really display the bow tie well. But I fell in love with the inspiration quilt and decided to do it in black and white (fabric on the right). I was able to find fat quarters (fabric measures about 22” by 18”) and I also bought a quarter of a yard of several others.
This quilt will be about 36” wide and 42” long — crib size.
