Necktie quilt

Pictures - Tie Quilt - Hope this works this time. My son had to help me.

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’…

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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

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…

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…

Neckties make great memory quilts and family heirlooms. I can make you a custom piece out of your loved ones neckties or bowties. All photos are EXAMPLES ONLY as all have been sold. The first four photos are of a small quilt I handmade from my husband's 100% silk neckties. It can be used as a table topper, or a wall hanging as an art piece (at your request, a sleeve can be sewn on the back ready to be displayed). The remaining 6 photos are those I made for clients; the last photo shows 2…

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…

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 …