Mens Neck Ties
 

I have my late father-in-laws ties and would like to make a quilt out of them. I have seen Dresden Plate out of ties, but I only have 14. I thought about making 12 inch squares and appliquing a tie on each square. Has anyone done anything like this or know where I might find a pattern for something like this?

Thanks Kim

Maybe it would be fun to make some blocks that looks like shirts with collars and pockets then sew the ties on.

I like that idea,

Here is a simple block, paperpieced, that could work up nicely with ties, and if you have any of his dress shirts, they can be used for the background.


http://www.quilterscache.com/W/WedgeandCircleBlock.html


If you don't have shirts, they can be purchased at any consignment shop cheaply.

Have fun, sounds like a nice quilt.

The new issue of Quilt World magazine has a necktie quilt on the cover and the pattern inside. I'm thinking about making a trip to the thrift shop and stock up on some ties. I really like the look of that quilt.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...2-t107323.html

above is a link to some quilts using men's ties. You could use other fabrics and one of the 14 ties in each of say 12 1/2" blocks and have a nice size throw.

Good luck

You could always pick some up at Goodwill, or another thrift store to give you enough.