I want to make a quilt using my husband's neck ties but do not
know how. Can anyone help me?

Go to search and type in necktie.....you will get lots of help! :D

I have done that.where do I get the instructions? suggest any particular good sites? thanks so very much!!

Did you try googling necktie quilt instructions?

I'm also collecting ties for a quilt and basically you either follow a pattern that you might already have and cut them up or there are books on amazon, etc. that can be purchased.

Is there a particular pattern that you are looking for?

Shirley Botsford's book Daddy's Ties

If you do a Google search, I think there are some free instruction out there.

There are also a couple books:

Daddy's Ties can be found on Amazon.com

I have the one below to sell but it is a bit pricey as it is out of print & not easily obtainable.

Ties Ties Ties; Traditional Quilts From Neckties by Janet B. Elwin; American Quilter’s Society; 1996, 152p. Just as quilting ancestors recycled many materials to use in quilts, Janet B. Elwin uses ties. Not only does she share the history of these quilts, but she provides wonderful patterns and color pictures of her tie quilts as well as those she has viewed across the country. The projects range from small wallhangings to large bed quilts. Some suggest specific necktie colors, patterns, and fiber content to use while making these creative quilts. Quilters can adapt the innovative suggestions in this book to create their own designs. (used-minor shelf wear to cover & previous owners name written on 1st page) $29.00

Thanks to you wonderful ladies for your quick replies,as I just joined this group today!! A home decor magazine came today. In it was a 'Sun Mirror', with the sun rays curved around the mirror in the middle. So--- I have now placed several ties around a bowl on the floor to get the effect and play with this idea. I plan to applique these on to a background to make a wall hanging for above my couch.
That's my latest.
Thanks again!
Sue in Indianaplos

A friend made a Dresden plate wall hanging with ties

Hi and welcome from the sunny state of Florida!!!
I'm originally from Marion, Indiana!!

It's usually recommended to use fusible nylon tricot on tie fabric to give it body and to keep it from moving around too much. It's also a good idea to hand wash the ties before fusing. It's pretty easy to take a tie apart by cutting the single thread holding it together and pulling, then removing the interfacing.

There is also a great pattern based on a quilt made of ties in the Shelburn Museum in Vermont. Perhaps you can search their web site. It is small flying geese design.

I made a neck tie quilt for a friend when her husband passed away. I carefully took apart each tie, backed them with a stabilizer and figured out the sizes I could get out of each one of them. He had ties with names, pictures, etc., so I worked those in. I ended up with a pinwheel block because it showed the ties well. I suggest just taking them apart first get them ready to cut and then make your decision on your pattern. I just felt better seeing them ready to cut before I decided on what I was going to do with them. Good Luck...

I'm in the process of making quilts using my father's ties. Wash and dry them first - I threw them in the washing machine and they did fine. Then I took them apart and discarded the linings. I used a light weight fusible interfacing to give them some support. Then, cut them to your block size. I'm doing a nine patch pattern so I cut squares using my GO.

I belive a stabilizer is necessary when using ties in a quilt.
After opening up your tie, iron to a piece of stabilizer. This will allow you to cut the slick fabric easier. As well as give the thin fabric some body.

Also looking for this. Don't want to cut them up as they are ties from the 70's, maybe 60's (5" wide?). Would like to find the pattern where you put them in a circle similar to a dresden plate and make large lap quilt.

I Sue, welcome to quilting board. You will be addicted quickly. We all share a love of all things quilting and welcome anyone who feels the same. By the way, what's with location: "in hiding" when you sign it Sue in Indianapolis? Kinda defeats the purpose doesn't it? LOL