Tie quilts

Well, the tie quilt is almost finished. (finally) I am stitching the binding, sleeve and label, and then I will be taking this quilt to my brother later this week. So, some thoughts and facts behind this quilt. A year ago (June 27, 2011) my brothers partner, David passed away. David was a pulmonary specialist in the Bay Area, and also an accomplished cello player. The bag full of ties were David's. My brother (Dan, he does have a name after all) asked me to make a quilt out of the ties, and…

UPDATE: There has been some confusion about washing the ties. When I originally wrote this post I was showing another quilt maker how I made quick quilts for homeless men. Homeless men don’…

Links and Resources - Have no words to describe this Tie Quilt .. Simply beautiful - Traveling the internet, I found the explanations about this quilt right here in the forum, I love spending time doing quilt and I loved it. I hope you enjoy this tip and step by step.. Directions Tie Quilt

This post will show you how to prepare a silk tie for quilting. I always open up my ties instead of working with them as is (closed). Usual...

Memory Tie Quilt

Add a splash of personality to your quilts with these unique tying ideas! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's something for everyone in this fun collection of quirky quilt-tying techniques. Ready, set, tie!

If you’re looking for a quick way to finish your quilt top without diving into the world of traditional hand quilting or setting up your sewing machine with a walking foot, then hand-tying a quilt

necktie quilts | Tie quilt

Tutorials - this is how I make my ties quilt - First I wash my ties, than take them apart. I use muslin as foundation, here I cut them 10.5 . I also use light iron on stabilizer, the one with glue only on one side. I chose red a my middle color, so, I start with a red tie making sure I have the right length before I

Tying a quilt doesn't have to be old fashioned! Use these seven methods to tie your quilt in a way that matches your modern quilt pattern. Whether you want to use embroidery thread or yarn, these seven quilt tying techniques will level up your quilting skills.

I don't think this quilt is made of men's ties, but it could have been. I love the yellow and gray ties.

Tying a quilt by hand was a popular way of quilting in days gone by, but it seems quilt tying is a lost art, especially in the modern quilt era.

Renay Martin has been sewing since she made her first Barbie doll dress on Good Friday in third grade. Now she designs sophisticated and a...

Tie throw

2012 Christmas gift to my husband. 7th of 7 quilts made for my family for Christmas 2012. Quilt is made from 31 of my Father-in-law's neck ties, 4 of my husband's neck ties & 2 of my son's neck ties (including his first real tie!). Block backgrounds were made from some of my husband's shirts (the blues, stripes & plaid), and some Kona Solids (the solid white & solid yellows-Butter, Maize & Banana). Quilt is my own design & is approximately 57 1/2" x 75 1/2" This quilt has been in the…