ILoveToQuilt

I made a pillow years ago using ties. I, too, "deboned" them by taking out the woven interlining (does this make sense?) leaving the outside of the tie. I hand washed the silk ties, ironed on gentle, but machine washed the poly ties. I used a lightweight fusible interfacing to give the ties more "structure". I used a log cabin pattern - four blocks for the pillow top. Backing was Dupioni silk. Wish I had a photo of the pillow, but it was a gift and I didn't think to photograph it prior to giving.

mamagrande

I washed the ties...but they are still in a bag for someday when I catch up. DH is a pastor and want to make a little wall hanging for each of my six kids. Pastor's used to use ties in the old times, he still does.
Need to start I'm 76,

cashs_mom

Silk should take the spray starch just fine. Most natural fabrics do well with spray starch. You should also be able to wash them. Most silks other than dupioni are washable, although I agree with Francie that they won't do well with heavy use or many washings.

SusieQOH

Thanks for that info!

Geri B

I like the idea of a crazy quilt tablerunner...that's where my collection of ties might just end up! And I can play with all those Deco stitches on the machine

equigle5

thanks for all the help. So far I haven't lost any ties in the washing process. DH worked on unstitching the ties which sped the process. My house is all tied up with ties hanging to dry and keep their shape.