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Thread: Mens Neck Ties

  1. 11-12-2011, 02:33 PM #1
    Kim T
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    Mens Neck Ties

    I have my late father-in-laws ties and would like to make a quilt out of them. I have seen Dresden Plate out of ties, but I only have 14. I thought about making 12 inch squares and appliquing a tie on each square. Has anyone done anything like this or know where I might find a pattern for something like this?

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  2. 11-12-2011, 02:59 PM #2
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    Maybe it would be fun to make some blocks that looks like shirts with collars and pockets then sew the ties on.
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  3. 11-12-2011, 03:01 PM #3
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    I like that idea,
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    Maybe it would be fun to make some blocks that looks like shirts with collars and pockets then sew the ties on.
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  4. 11-12-2011, 03:02 PM #4
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    Here is a simple block, paperpieced, that could work up nicely with ties, and if you have any of his dress shirts, they can be used for the background.


    http://www.quilterscache.com/W/WedgeandCircleBlock.html


    If you don't have shirts, they can be purchased at any consignment shop cheaply.

    Have fun, sounds like a nice quilt.
    Wishing everyone a joyous and healthy holiday season.

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  5. 11-12-2011, 04:50 PM #5
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    The new issue of Quilt World magazine has a necktie quilt on the cover and the pattern inside. I'm thinking about making a trip to the thrift shop and stock up on some ties. I really like the look of that quilt.
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  6. 11-12-2011, 08:53 PM #6
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    "Daddy's Ties"..

    above is a link to some quilts using men's ties. You could use other fabrics and one of the 14 ties in each of say 12 1/2" blocks and have a nice size throw.

    Good luck
    http://napquilting.com/

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  7. 11-12-2011, 09:21 PM #7
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    You could always pick some up at Goodwill, or another thrift store to give you enough.
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