I recently lost a brother-in-law and had my sister send me his ties. I started out making a quilt in 28 x 28 inch blocks. It was very large. Before sewing the blocks together I asked if she would rather have wall hangings made to share with her children. I made nine wall hangings from his ties with his picture in the middle of each ring of ties. Delivered them last week, and they absolutely loved them. Attaching a picture of what they would have looked like as a quilt just laying them beside each other. One by itself that read Richard's Ties and the date of his birth and death.

Very nice! What a labor of love!

what a beautiful idea. and a lovely thing to do... I like how they turned out. and the label is so sweet. thanks for sharing this.

Welcome from Iowa. This is a loving thing to do and I am sure the family member who received them truly cherish them.

Great Job? I love the design and it will be cherished forever by her.

What a wonderful way to honor your Brother-in-law! Welcome to the board.

This is such a WONDERFUL and unique idea,you have done such a beautiful memory for your family. The family will always have something of his to treasure. Thank you for sharing the wonderful pictures with us. Keep up the fantastic work.

Welcome from Ireland

That is very touching, I'm sure they will treasure it forever

Hello and welcome from Ontario.

What a special gift. Hello and welcome from an Iowa girl.

Thanks everybody. I wasn't sure what I would do with all those ties, but I'm glad you like them. It was fun to create and make someone happy.

Great idea and a beautiful remembrance for the family.

What a wonderful memento for the children - what a special Aunt to take on the project.

What a special keepsake for the children!!!!

That is fantastic! I love that all get something so personal to remember him by.

What a great idea and you are great for getting this done for the family. The ties with the picture is an awesome pattern.

My step dad just passed away a few weeks ago, and I have asked my mom for all his ties .. I wanted to make a memory wall hanging for his son, John, who loved his dad dearly.. I will have some beautiful ties to use, and thought the dresden thing would be first choice in deciding how to use them.. Then I saw your memory quilt here ( thanks to my friend who sent me here ), and knew it was perfect for memoralizing my step dad in this way.. I am sorry for your loss, too... but so proud of you for creating a legacy of love for your family members.

I love these creations! do you mind me asking how you attached the ties to the fabrc?

They are wonderful. They would have made a nice quilt, but now more family can have him close. :thumbup:

them are really pretty thanks for shairing that is a great ideal