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Sew Together LIVE! - Season 2 - How to Make The Viral Patchwork Bow

Written by Sheila Ryan | May 28, 2026 11:09:20 PM

STL Shannon Fabrics June 2, 2026

Tune into our June 2 episode of Sew Together LIVE where we'll dive into creating the viral patchwork bow! Cuddle® Ambassador Sheila Ryan will be teaching you how to stitch an adorable patchwork bow with Quilting Cuddle®.  These mix-and-match bows are perfect for everything from patriotic styles for the 4th and festive holiday looks to everyday accessories.


How to Create The Viral Patchwork Bow with Quilting Cuddle®

Sheila Ryan, Cuddle® Ambassador

Materials Used

  • Quilting Cuddle® for patchwork squares and backing
  • Polyester Blend or 100% Polyester low loft Quilt Batting such as Quilter's Dream Poly Select or Request, or Foam Bag interfacing such as By Annie Soft N Stable, Pellon FF79F2, or other flex foam
  • Odif 505 Temporary Adhesive Spray or Glue Stick
  • 90/14 Stretch machine needle
  • 40 wt Polyester Thread, and Bonded Polyester Tex 35 thread
  • Permanent Felt tip marker
  • Rotary cutter and mat
  • Micro-serrated scissors
  • Clover flower head pins and/or Clover Wonder clips
  • Optional: Iron heated to medium heat
  • Zip tie, steel keyring cable, or plastic ring for hanging

CLICK HERE to download Materials List

Layout options can be viewed here

The cutting list can be viewed here

Here are the three steps that will we will go over as part of the patchwork bow process:

      1. Make the Loop:
  • piece
  • quilt
  • sew to backing
  • sew loop together in back

    2. Make the Tail:
  • piece
  • quilt
  • trim points of tails
  • sew to backing
  • turn right side out

    3. Make the Knot:
  • Scrunch all parts together and sew knot shut over hanger loop.
Don't forget to tag us on all of your patchwork bows made with Quilting Cuddle!  Please join our I Love Cuddle Facebook group if you aren't already a member; it's the perfect place to share all of your creations!