Necktie quilts

Mens Ties Kept For Good Memories And Well Used In This Fancy Fans Quilt. Mens ties often have amazing fabric and colors. Fabric scraps are put to good use and some are made into really lovely quilt…

So many non-sewers contact me in frustration because they have ruined their treasured ties. When I first wrote the instructions to make a quilt from neckties I was writing for people who have sewi…

Make One for Yourself or to Give! Honor the memory of a loved one or simply repurpose unused ties by turning them into this wonderful pillow cover. It’s also a nice retirement gift, Father’s Day gift, or a surprise to celebrate a career change. You’ll need eight to sixteen ties plus a background fabric to …

Good Morning to you! It is Scrap Happy time again:). I always look forward to linking up with Kate over at Tall Tales from Chiconia each month. This month’s project is one that I…

UPDATE: There has been some confusion about washing the ties. When I originally wrote this post I was showing another quilt maker how I made quick quilts for homeless men. Homeless men don’…

Memory Tie Quilt More

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Well, the tie quilt is almost finished. (finally) I am stitching the binding, sleeve and label, and then I will be taking this quilt to my brother later this week. So, some thoughts and facts behind this quilt. A year ago (June 27, 2011) my brothers partner, David passed away. David was a pulmonary specialist in the Bay Area, and also an accomplished cello player. The bag full of ties were David's. My brother (Dan, he does have a name after all) asked me to make a quilt out of the ties, and…