I purchased the book "Daddy's Ties" by Shirley Botsford on ebay. I am absolutely enamored by the concept. Has any one used this book in the past. Has anyone made ANYTHING for old mens neckties....pillow, stuffed animals, quilts.....If you have made anything for old mens silk neckties...how did you wash them and/or disenfect them at least..... am currently purchasing from Salvation Army, Goodwill and Ebay, so heavens only knows where they have been.....will appreciate any imput you can share with me.