I did save my Father's ties but I haven't done anything with them yet. I want to do the Bow Tie pattern in 4 wallhangings for myself and my 3 sisters. They will be there waiting for me when I get around to them. For the first couple of years it was too painful to look at them but I think I am about ready. As soon as my sore shoulder gets better, I am going on a sewing blitz. Sorry you missed your chance with the ties. You could do a nice pieced shirt block and put the tie you have with it and put them in a Shadowbox for your wall.