Originally Posted by prayerquilts
Originally Posted by klgreene
I played with this, started with the larger sizes, but didn't like how much fabric was all around the center. So I went smaller. Still didn't like the center so small and too much fabric aroud it. So using about a 4" square, I used 4 - 4" square and then the middle one I went with 5". Liked it better. I think that what ever size block you use, if you want a larger center, just don't go over 1/2 (minus your seam allowance) the measuement of the other 4 blocks. It can be made any size.
Here's a 3D Bow Tie using a smaller center.
http://www.quilt-lovers-guide.com/bo...ilt-block.html
It's a block to bring out our own creativity.
I like the smaller center on the bow tie, but I like it a little larger on any other size block. Even on a 2 1/2 " block, which I also played with, I'd use a 3" block for the center. Just preference I guess. But it is an easy block, and fun to do. And with larger blocks would make up very quickly if you need to make a quilt for someone. I guess comparing it to a 3-D pinwheel, using all the same size blocks, this center block is to small for me.