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…

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 …

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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DADDY'S TIES Pattern From Cut Loose Press By Heatherly, DebIn DESCRIPTION What a great quilt for that special man in your life. Cornered Tool (CGRDH5) to create these ties. Setting them on point brings each block to center stage. This pattern is fat quarter friendly but if you can cut up some of his old ties to preserve the memories, all the better! 52in x 60in. Creative Grids CGRDH5 is required, CGR6 or CGR6LEFT is recommended. Project Time: 6 Hours +. Fabric Type: Fat Quarter Friendly.

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Recently I completed the most challenging project I've ever attempted. I was given several boxes of vintage neckties and asked to use them in a project. After meeting with Nancy (the ties belonged to her late father), we decided pillow covers would be a good idea. I machine appliqued the neckties to a base fabric that was reinforced with woven iron-on interfacing. I used smoke colored transparent nylon thread and a simple zig-zag. This cover is for a body pillow. It was made using whole ties…

For Father's Day, how about a show of quilts made from shirts and ties? We love the idea of making something new, useful and beautiful from ...

I generated this blog to keep track of all my friends/family gifts. I love all things sewing, smocking, quilting, and embroidery.