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IBQUILTIN 01-13-2011 09:09 AM

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

kwiltkrazy 01-13-2011 02:23 PM

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

Nancylou 01-13-2011 05:38 PM


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!! :)

CGail 01-13-2011 05:41 PM

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

JeanDal 01-13-2011 06:23 PM

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

Tweety2911 01-13-2011 07:07 PM

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

mayday 01-14-2011 10:31 AM

talented lady, lovely quilt.

Mema's Place 01-14-2011 12:03 PM

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.

Jenni M 01-14-2011 12:05 PM

How precious!

Crazy Quiltin Robin 01-14-2011 12:06 PM


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


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