I haven't found the right pattern so I tried to come up with my own design. I make 6 1/2" squares of different colors, some are signature blocks. They are sewn together in a grid the size of the quilt. I cut free form circles of 2 each, sew them right sides together, turn and close the opening. I sew these to every other corner of the grid, and stagger the rows to make a diagonal row of these circles. I sew them down and sew a button in the middle. The squares on the background look like bow tie blocks when the circle covers up the corners. Patrice, if you can make this file smaller, please feel free.
bow tie snowball
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