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Quilting: Necktie Quilt
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Necktie Quilt

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Traditional, Retro / Vintage


Materials

Neckties, Sheet for background and backing, binding thread

What was your inspiration?

Two bags of neckties that were collected over many years in "winter" colors by a wonderful lady and her husband. She asked me to make a quilt out of her collection by sewing them in a circle and asked for scalloped edges on her quilt.

What are you most proud of?

The fact that I got it finished! This one was a bit of a trial, but I got through it and the results are lovely.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Even though it takes more time I would open out the neck-ties to reduce bulk. I just sewed these together and the resulting quilt is quite heavy and thick.

 

7 comments

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Shear on craftsy.com
Jan 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This REALLY makes a statement! I think I will try it. I have a bag of my Poppy's neckties buried in my sewing room somewhere!
SR on craftsy.com
SR
May 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is absolutly great. I have Ties from my brother which would make a great quilt. I love it
RxTech on craftsy.com
Mar 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Cute...I have a project for a purse made out of neckties that I got from clubbmv.com that is real cute. Those old ties really come in handy.
car9210981 on craftsy.com
Mar 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
oh my you sure had a nice collection of fab color ties. Great job, I had seen a pattern for one as this, however my darn fingers just don't like anything big anymore. (Grip is gone) You did a beautiful job, Thanks sew much for sharing with all of us.
Gehn on craftsy.com
Mar 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
wow, the back view is itself a lovely design.
Gehn on craftsy.com
Mar 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I have a few neckties from the thrift shops so far, may have to get a few more for a lap robe or such in this design.
bower_judy405937 on craftsy.com
Mar 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Looks as if a trip to Goodwill might help collect materials!