Great job on the pillows! I would be interested in knowing how you worked with the ties as I have an acquaintance who wants me to make her something with her dad's ties. She wants six lap quilts!!! I don't think so. Anyway, wondered if you took these apart, washed them somehow, cut them up, backed them or not, sewed larger seams that 1/4 inch, and anything else you can think of that would help. Thanks.