Need quilt pattern to make a tie quilt.

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01-19-2012, 04:37 PM

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sue z q

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I've seen this one made in ties, and have all my blocks made to make it. Maybe you'll like it too.
http://www.pbtex.com/GRDOpattern.pdf

01-20-2012, 05:17 AM

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Speaking of ties, I am still looking for a pattern to make purses out of ties. Have looked everywhere. Can anyone help?

01-20-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sue z q

I've seen this one made in ties, and have all my blocks made to make it. Maybe you'll like it too.
http://www.pbtex.com/GRDOpattern.pdf

Suz q, Thanks for the website, but I don't know how I would apply ties to this pattern. The site said "grandpa dots", could you explain? Thanks

01-20-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Maggie01

Speaking of ties, I am still looking for a pattern to make purses out of ties. Have looked everywhere. Can anyone help?

Maggie,

your idea for the purse is good one. I don't recall ever seeing one, but If you find a pattern, will you let me know where to purchase it. Thanks, Lucy

01-20-2012, 04:57 PM

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A dresent plate would lend it's self to ties.

As to making a purse out of ties, I'd find my favorite purse pattern and the make fabric out of the ties. Then cut the fabric with the pattern pieces.

01-20-2012, 05:21 PM

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I found that after washing the ties (fabric) and ironing it, then it helps to use a light fusible interfacing to keep it from slipping and raveling. I made a pillow for DMIL and used the ties to frame the picture of her and DFIL (they were his ties and he had just passed away). I also made a crazy quilt out of the ties. I have seen bow tie quilts done from ties. Remember when you start working with the ties that the point is the bias -- give a tug to make sure that you you know what is bias and what is straight of grain.

I read some where that there is about 1/8 yard of fabric in a tie -- I would say scant 1/8. If you are careful, you can cut the knots and pull out the basting that finishes the ties.

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01-21-2012, 06:57 AM

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I have made several tie quilts. The worst part is taking them apart. I made mine in the string quilt or quilt as you go fashion. I used the tips for a saw-tooth edge. Here is a pic. Good luck, the silk is so soft to work with

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01-21-2012, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by luce321

Suz q, Thanks for the website, but I don't know how I would apply ties to this pattern. The site said "grandpa dots", could you explain? Thanks

Using this pattern, the ties are cut apart and used like any fabric. You would need to iron on a stabilizer after you take the ties apart and before cutting into individual pieces. You would also use your choice of a background fabric. I will look for a link to show this pattern made from ties. https://picasaweb.google.com/1171782...32638319319762

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01-21-2012, 07:05 AM

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Awesome job on all the quilt ties quitling crazy.

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Here are few pics of tie quilts I have made. My favorite one I can't get the picture to load!
A friends hubby was a banker for many years and she wanted a quilt with his ties and shirts. That is the last two pics. I made a small wall hanging using the shirt front, collar and tie.