I found that after washing the ties (fabric) and ironing it, then it helps to use a light fusible interfacing to keep it from slipping and raveling. I made a pillow for DMIL and used the ties to frame the picture of her and DFIL (they were his ties and he had just passed away). I also made a crazy quilt out of the ties. I have seen bow tie quilts done from ties. Remember when you start working with the ties that the point is the bias -- give a tug to make sure that you you know what is bias and what is straight of grain.
I read some where that there is about 1/8 yard of fabric in a tie -- I would say scant 1/8. If you are careful, you can cut the knots and pull out the basting that finishes the ties.
Last edited by QuiltnLady1; 01-20-2012 at 05:24 PM.