Easy Bow Tied Mini Table Topper
This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share a commission.Did you have a chance to make a couple of Bow Tied quilt blocks like the one I showed the other day? Keep reading and see the Bow Tied Mini Table Topper I made!

My little Pelly statue looks perfect on the Bow Tied table topper!
Here is a cute little quilt project that I made using the Bow Tied quilt block. This started out as a placemat but can also be used on a small table by itself. It is a little narrower than most of my placemats.
Bow Tied Mini Table Topper
After I pieced the Bow Tied blocks together and added the sashing, I cut a strip of fabric 4 inches wide so I could add a border to the sides.
I used some of the cream batik to add sashing between the blocks. My Bow Tied blocks are 5½” wide so I cut two strips 1½” x 5½” and sewed the sashes between the blocks. Be sure to use a ¼” seam allowance when stitching.
For some reason, I forgot to take a photo before I added the center sashing. Cut another piece of sashing 1½” x 11½” and use it to join the two rows of blocks.
When I got to this point, I decided I wanted to make a placemat. I cut two pieces that were 4″ x 11½” and added one to each of the sides.
It looked like a pretty good size for a place mat so I added a backing and batting and quilted it. I used Aurifil thread for my piecing and quilting. The finished size of my placemat is 11½” x 18½”.
As usual, I sewed my binding using my machine binding tutorial.
When I was all finished and placed a dinner plate on it, I realized I should have added a border to the top and bottom.
If I started using a salad plate for dinner (which would be a great idea and recommended when on a diet), this would be a perfect size.
Bow Tied Mini Table Topper
I think I’ll use this one for a bow tied table topper and make another set of placemats that are a little bigger.
In fact…..I have already started making them! I used some Island Batik fabrics that I had in my stash from a collection called Lavender Sage. I’m using this collection for a couple of new quilt projects.
Using quilt blocks
Many times I like to try a new technique or quilt block and I end up with lots of “orphan blocks”, how about you? These are great to use as placemats and a wonderful quilt project to practice your free-motion quilting on. What do you do with your orphan blocks?
What do you think of a design like this for the Bow Tied blocks?
Other quilt blocks you should try!
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Beautiful!
Your pelican reminded me of the statue I had purchased for my mother years ago. I was about 4 years old while walking along the beach with my mom when all of the sudden a pelican tried to swallow my sister’s head. All of the sudden my mother drops my hand and starts running towards the pelican trying to scare the pelican so it would let go of my sister. That worked but I still laugh to this very day at the memories I cherished.
Your design designs are wonderful so thank you for such gifts you bring to us
I’m missing your update on your puppies.
Great little tabletopper Connie! Thank you so much for the free tutorial.
Cute quilt. Have you heard from accuquilt lately?
They are both so beautiful. You are very talented. Love your big sewing room. Mine is very small.
Hi Connie, I am still waiting for your beautiful Stacks pattern. Thanks
LOL, I know Carole! I have the Sorbet done and that is the next one I’m going to finish. Crazy that I haven’t finished it because I am sure it will be popular. You’ll be the first to know!
Pelly looks right at home on that lovely water colored Bow Tie Table Topper. Oh the purple one also looks lovely.
Great table topper and I just love seeing Pelly on there!! You and Pelly will forever be linked in my mind!
That looks so pretty on the table. The purples look like little gems with the fabrics you used. I hope Pelly gets to move to the new house.
Hello Connie, Your Bow Table Topper is so pretty! I like the Pelican sitting on it and being surrounded by the dark wood just brings out the colors that you used in creating the Table Topper. Purple of any shade has always been my favorite, so I am really looking forward to seeing your new Bow Tie creations using your pattern! Thank you for sharing and have a fabulous day!