| There are two kinds of necktie quilts. In one, fabric is | | | | free quilt pattern site to see what it offers. There are |
| cut to resemble neckties and sewn into the quilt block. | | | | many free or low cost quilt patterns available on the |
| The other actually incorporates men's neckties into the | | | | Internet. You have a world of options at your fingertips |
| quilt design. Using men's neckties in quilts is an | | | | if you are planning to use the old neckties in piecing |
| extremely popular trend. | | | | your quilts. |
| In addition to being a current trend, the necktie quilts | | | | If your necktie quilt will serve as a memory quilt for a |
| have enjoyed popularity over many decades due to | | | | loved one, try to incorporate other mementos into it. |
| the fact that they can be great memory quilts honoring | | | | For instance, if your father loved baseball, try working |
| the men in your life. | | | | a baseball tie or baseball themed fabric into your |
| If you want to make a necktie quilt using men's ties, | | | | design of the quilt you are making for him or in honor |
| you have several options. First, you need to decide if | | | | of him. |
| you will use the tie as is, incorporating the entire tie into | | | | Quilters who are low on neckties or time can create a |
| your quilt design. Your other option is to use the ties as | | | | wonderful memory lap quilt. Since it is smaller in size, it |
| scrap fabrics, cutting pieces from each to complete a | | | | won't take much time to complete. Even though |
| traditional quilt pattern. | | | | smaller in size, the necktie lap quilt can still recollect as |
| Quilters who like to use neckties in traditional patterns | | | | many memories as a full size one! |
| often choose to use them as fabrics in Dresden Plate, | | | | To make a quilt featuring fabric cutouts of men's |
| Double Wedding Ring, and block patchwork among | | | | neckties, you have a couple of options. You may |
| others. | | | | make the traditional neck tie or you may choose a |
| If you opt to use the entire necktie in your quilt, you | | | | bow tie pattern. Both are popular and widely available |
| might start off by arranging them to form a starburst in | | | | on the internet. |
| the center of the quilt. Fill empty spaces with other | | | | Applique quilters over piecing can also use that |
| fabrics, or more neckties if you have them. | | | | technique in making necktie quilts. If using the entire |
| You could also choose to use the neckties in your | | | | necktie, it may be appliquéd onto the quilt top |
| quilt's border. | | | | wherever the quilter chooses. Using tie shaped pieces |
| In addition to full size quilts, you could use the neckties | | | | of fabric, the quilter may choose to appliqué |
| to make wall hangings, Christmas tree skirts and | | | | those to a quilt top. The bowtie quilt design may also |
| stockings, or pillows. | | | | be appliquedd, but part of its novelty is how the blocks |
| If you have the urge to make a necktie quilt, but don't | | | | actually piece together to create a bowtie. |
| have enough ties on hand, ask friends and family to | | | | Once your necktie quilt project is complete, you can |
| save them for your project. Also, visit thrift stores and | | | | use any remaining neckties you have left over for |
| yard sales to grow your own collection of men's | | | | other projects. Popular ways to recycle neckties |
| neckties. | | | | include wearing them as belts or headbands or making |
| If you have plenty of ties on hand, but are having a | | | | skirts from them. You can find various instructions and |
| tough time finding a starting place, visit your favorite | | | | patterns for those projects on the Internet as well. |
