I really like the lattice pillow. Very unique.

If you type in the words neck ties in the white search box at the top right hand of this board you will see quite a lot of posts/threads that have discussed making quilts from ties. Hope this will help you in deciding what to do & how to prepare your ties from others who have done it.

I made pillows for my sister, my brother, and me using Dad's ties. I took the ties apart and was amazed at how much fabric there was. Using 5 ties for each pillow, I had enough fabric for the front, the backing, and the cording. I kept the tie ends in tact and used iron-on interfacing to stabilize since the ties were all different fabrics. I was pleased with how they turned out. After I finished them, my sister gave me some of Dad's tie tacks which I wished I would have had when I was putting the pillows together. I have used them at the end of each tie, but they aren't attached as strongly I would like. Even if not attached well, they are a nice addition to my pillow.

Thank you for the continued stream of replies!

For this project I'm going to go simple since I know the neckties I'll be using are special. I'm going to open them and add interfacing. Unless the woman I'm sewing for changes her mind, I plan to cut them into strips and piece them on a diagonal. For extra strength I think I'll do a 1/2" seam. Then I'll cut the new "fabric" down to cushion size. I plan to put batting behind it and zig zag along each strip edge for even more strength. I'll put a piece of muslin behind that.

Since I don't have a walking foot I'd better just quilt 2 layers - ties and batting. The backing will get tacked on when I make the pillow.

I will definitely post a picture but it won't be anything too fancy. I want to do something I have high confidence of success with.

I love everyone's examples of what they used them for.

Looks like she was cleaning fish when she deconstructed the tie. LOL.

Here is a link to some necktie quilts. I have Necktie Quilts Reinvented, but haven't tackled the project yet. You can get an idea of the book with the Look inside link. Make sure you select the Print tab.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...neck+tie+quilt

Show us your finished project. Have fun.