TIE QUILTS (Show me your's)

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02-22-2011, 05:07 AM

#1piecemaker

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I have a mountain of ties that I have collected for a tie quilt. Now, I can't make up my mind just how to use them. Have any of you made a quilt for men's ties? Show me yours. Maybe I can get some fresh ideas. Thanks

02-22-2011, 05:32 AM

raedar63

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Gonna watch this one for sure!

02-22-2011, 06:17 AM

jajudd24

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My dad has tons of ties...I am waiting to get all his to make a quilt in rememberance...

02-22-2011, 07:44 AM

dpparris

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When my father-in-law passed away I made a pillow for my sister-in-law, nephew and husband using his ties, I also did a little poem on the back. They all cried when they opened them.

Ties and buttons from his shirts and coats

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Poem on back

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02-22-2011, 08:37 AM

emerald46

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dpparris..what a wonderful gift. So precious!!

02-22-2011, 10:02 AM

Homespun

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I have a box of silk ties waiting for a project. Let's see more!

02-22-2011, 10:02 AM

roseOfsharon

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Aww that is such a wonderful pillow!

02-22-2011, 08:58 PM

#1piecemaker

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I love the pillow. that is so neat. These were ties that I bought at auctions and yard sales. So, there is no family tie.(no pun intended)
I'd like to see more.

02-22-2011, 09:01 PM

MadQuilter

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I've seen them done in Dresden Plate, strip pieced (which is one of my favorites for ties) and used in an art quilt with the ties "hanging" at different heights. Wish I had taken a pic.