Neckties quilt wall hanging
This is my first post, as I am a new member.
I have begun something new to me, quilting with neckties. My husband passed away last year and recently I decided to try making something with his neckties that I could look at every day. He did not have very many ties, so I found a source for more so I would have enough.
I plan to make blocks like a string quilt, and use muslin for the backing of the blocks. I have taken apart the ties and removed all the stuff from inside, now ready to start applying strips onto the muslin squares. Finished size of the blocks will be 6” and I will make a wall hanging 4 blocks wide and 5 vertical. The space I plan to use for hanging would not accommodate a larger one.
My question is, should I use starch to help strengthen the bias cut ties before cutting? Or should I fuse an interfacing on them? All ties are cut on the bias. Maybe one of you quilters have done this and know how to advise me. Thank you.