My husband had such beautiful ties, his job for 35 years required them. My son, also a very sharp dresser also has to wear ties. Where am I going with this?? When I think of all the ties that have been thrown away over the years, it makes me sick!! I never ever gave a thought to using them in a quilt. Not only that, hubby had all his shirts custom made for years, all 100% cottom, but all with patterns woven in and the fabrics were beautiful. And all had monograms either on pockets or cuffs. Boy do I wish I had them to work with!!