Necktie quilt

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’…

“Tie”ing up loose ends Have you ever been to a garage sale or auction and found a box full of old silk neckties? The fabric in them called to you but you didn’t know what to do with them, so you passed them by. If that memory still haunts you, go ahead and buy them...

Handmade Upcycled Vintage Silk Polyester Mens Neckties Open Christmas Tree Skirt This Christmas Tree Skirt Is Beautiful And Made From 37 Men's Vintage And Modern Neckties. It Is An Open Circle So You Can Place It Around A Tree That Is Already Up And Decorated! Each Tie Measures Approx 27" Long, The Circle In The Center Is 36" In Circumference. Just Overlap The Ties At The Ends Of The Skirt To Get The Right Fit For Your Tree. The Back Of The Skirt Is Very Unfinished And Not Lined. This Skirt…

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…

Tutorials - this is how I make my ties quilt - First I wash my ties, than take them apart. I use muslin as foundation, here I cut them 10.5 . I also use light iron on stabilizer, the one with glue only on one side. I chose red a my middle color, so, I start with a red tie making sure I have the right length before I

A Super Simple Quilt to Make! This memory quilt is made of woven neckties and will be perfect for showcasing the favorite ties of that man in your life. It will be a great gift for Father’s Day, his Birthday or at Christmas. It’s also a wonderful way to honor the memory of your Dad, …

This post will show you how to prepare a silk tie for quilting. I always open up my ties instead of working with them as is (closed). Usually the ties I get are from people who have passed away and the ties themselves hold a great deal of sentimental value. I believe that it is best to get the maximum amount of fabric out of each tie, so opening them up yields way more fabric for your project... First of all, I always wash the ties I will be working with. Wash a silk tie?!? I just throw them…

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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…

Links and Resources - Have no words to describe this Tie Quilt .. Simply beautiful - Traveling the internet, I found the explanations about this quilt right here in the forum, I love spending time doing quilt and I loved it. I hope you enjoy this tip and step by step.. Directions Tie Quilt