My Mommas Necktie quilt

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01-13-2011, 09:09 AM

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IBQUILTIN

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I was impressed with your first pics, now to see the closer pics that is one amazing piece of work. What a joy to have

01-13-2011, 02:23 PM

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kwiltkrazy

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Thank you for showing us the whole quilt, it is gorgeous. your mom's work is outstanding, and her embroidery is impeccable.

01-13-2011, 05:38 PM

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Nancylou

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy Quiltin Robin

for those who wanted to see the whole quilt here it is ....... sewn with pearl cotton embroidery thread ... it took about 6 months to make each quilt .... this quilt is made from neckties from friends and family ..in the 80's she started buying neck ties from Goodwill for 5 dollars a big trash bag and only used the silk ties .... this was her thing and she loved it .... lost her 4 years ago... she is greatly missed

Beautiful!! I have a bag full of my dads ties to do something with .... this might be just the thing!! :)

01-13-2011, 05:41 PM

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CGail

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Oh, your Mom's necktie quilt is gorgeous - what a keepsake. - Cynthia

01-13-2011, 06:23 PM

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JeanDal

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Wow! I love the looks of your mom's quilt!

01-13-2011, 07:07 PM

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Tweety2911

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Ahhh thanks so much. Wonderful to see more detail. Thanks so much for sharing.

01-14-2011, 10:31 AM

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mayday

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talented lady, lovely quilt.

01-14-2011, 12:03 PM

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Mema's Place

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my dh passed last april and i have been wanting to know how to use his ties in a quilt. Thanks for posting. You answered my prayer.

01-14-2011, 12:05 PM

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Jenni M

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How precious!

01-14-2011, 12:06 PM

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Crazy Quiltin Robin

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mema's Place

my dh passed last april and i have been wanting to know how to use his ties in a quilt. Thanks for posting. You answered my prayer.

thank you so much ....im glad you got use of it my first hubby died 4 years ago and it was hard some day I will post his shirt quilt .... it is fantastic to snuggle into .... my present sweetie is wonderful to not complain ... he is a keeper hubby too