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Old 11-13-2012, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by lfstamper View Post
I have about 10 of my dad's ties and want to make something for my two brothers and mom. Any ideas would be appreciated....I just can't seem to get inspired to use them. Thanks so much for any help!

Years ago I took ready made t-shirts and sewed ties to them. Gave them to my brother for christmas (he had to wear a tie once in his life) his DGS just loved one and hewore the others to work, good joke and his coworkers thought they were neet.
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Old 11-13-2012, 08:57 AM
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At a retreat a few month's ago, we made the cutest little handbags with 1 tie, but I don't think the boys will like them!
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Old 11-13-2012, 09:36 AM
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I have made quilts and duffle bags and pocket books from them. My daughter wants me to make a teddy bear from her Poppy's ties, for her future babies.
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Old 11-14-2012, 06:56 AM
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Did you see this Fon's and Porter video on string quilt blocks from men's ties?
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