It is all wrapped up in a neat little bow! That is my bow tie quilt. It is all finished! Hip Hip Hooray!
I actually finished Otis Payne's Bow Tie quilt in December, but with all of the hustle and bustle I simply forgot to show you my finish. 😏
This little Alabama beauty was purchased as a top in 2024 on the World's Longest yard Sale for just $8.00. Eagle eye Mr. Pinker spotted the top at a small antique store. My heart skipped a beat when I saw it ( You know my love for all things "red". )
I named it after a relative to remind me of him and the place of its purchase though I do not believe that Otis would have worn such loud bow ties. Hee! Hee! Aren't some of the bow tie fabrics snazzy?!
There are 121 bright and beautiful bow ties in this quilt. I hand quilted this quilt in red thread.
The backing is a pretty mottled fabric purchased years ago, and it is bound with some pretty blue calico print.
So what took it's place in the hoop? you may ask. Well, Tumbleweeds did. I am slowly but surely making progress on it.
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Alrighty, I am off to work on Tumbleweeds. Thank you for stopping by to see my Bow Tie quilt and may your day be filled with hours of stitching and...
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"If you wanna be somebody you got to rock a bow tie. "- unknown
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.
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It's an absolutely wonderful quilt, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteA true explosion of joy and color.
Hugs
Melisa, it looks stunning ! You did such a wonderful job !
ReplyDeleteSuch a great coolection of fabrics. Wonder what the maker who loved red was like. So glad you hand quilted it.
ReplyDeleteBow tie is just a beautiful finish, Melisa--what a great quilt of fascinating fabrics...
ReplyDeleteTumbleweeds will be so lovely--have fun quilting it hugs, Julierose
Wow - it's a beautiful finish! Your hand quilting is gorgeous - such little stitches - do you use a thimble? Tumbleweeds is coming along beautifully too! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThe Bow Tie quilt is lovely! A finish always feels so good. Enjoy quilting Tumbleweeds!
ReplyDeleteThe Bow Tie quilt looks fantastic, Melisa. What a beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteA big congratulations on the finishing quilting on the "Bow Tie" quilt. Hooray for you. Starting a new quilt is always exciting too. Wishing you many more happy stitches as you move your needle and thread.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the finish. Will Bow Tie have a special place to hang out in your home?
ReplyDeleteYour Bowtie quilt is stunning - I love the reds and the riot of colorful ties. How pleased the creator would be to know her quilt is finished and loved. :)
ReplyDeleteHERMOSA me encanta meli tu manta de pajaritas. Besos
ReplyDeleteThose bow ties sing pure happiness! What a great finish!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteWoohoo - the Bow Tie is wonderful, lovely, etc. The red background is perfect and I do believe that Otis would have worn the fabulous and bright bow ties and looked quite dapper. LOL I bet he'd turn a few heads, as well.
ReplyDeleteYou'll have your tumbleweeds quilt done in no time and it too will be wonderful.
Congratulations on your finish - Next!!! LOL Take care and big, big hugs, DarleneJ
The bow tie quilt is just gorgeous! Ravishing in red if you will. Congrats on a wonderful finish.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. You accomplish so much I am in awe! Enjoy your quilting and your day. Alicia
ReplyDeleteYou did it!!! And I love it!!!! That is quite a sensational bow tie quilt and at an equally fantastic price. Looking forward to seeing Tumbleweeds's finish.
ReplyDeleteWhat a find--and what a delightful finish--and with all those happy hours you spent doing the quilting on it--love the quilt--I too, enjoy bow tie quilts--humm--maybe I should think about making me another bow tie quilt--???? Hugs, di---- spent the morning working on the '2' tiny houses--got the stitching done a couple weeks ago--it's the trim finishing that has caused me some more grey hairs--me and my ideas--grr!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with Otis Payne's Bow Tie quilt, Melisa! Great job. It is so beautiful and happy! I hope you'll share it with everyone on Monday Musings!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly got a bargain with your bow tie quilt. I rather like that pattern, stitched a small donation quilt a couple of years ago.
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