When my FIL passed away, I got 57 of his ties to do something with. My process was exactly what you did except I cut the strips different widths. I made pillows for all the family. He was a country doctor for over 50 years. In the tie stash, I found two ties that had tiny Pfizer pills worked into the design. 😂
Starch. If you try this again (or any other squiggly material) wash dry, and then dip them all (not necessarily at once!) In a container of water and Starch mix, then drape over a laundry rack (mind's a folding one) and let them dry overnight, or so. Then iron, and use your muslin foundation squares. Your fabrics are already laundered for colorfast and shrinkage, and the Starch washes out completely when you wash the finished quilt. Also, quilts like this don't get heavily used (baby spit, Grass stains, chocolate milkshakes, drunken wine spillage, etc etc), so I wash mine by swishing them around in the bathtub, if needed. Mostly they collect dust. And maybe cat hair. 💚💛💜😊
I’m in love with ties too! The uglier the better. You make quilts,I upholster miniature dollhouse furniture with them. I tell my friends” it’s an ugly tie, but it will make a great couch!” Lol
I worked in the bridal industry for a time and we frequently had to wash gowns. The main concern about water and silk is water spotting . If you wash the whole garment (tie) then it's one big water spot and no one knows 😊
Love it! Your quilt turned out great! Last year my 88 year old mom made my wheelchair user husband a lap quilt out of old polyester neckties. He loves it. It is a heavy little quilt that feels good to his legs and keeps him so warm. Polyester holds heat a lot more so than cotton. It's all hand sewn and hand quilted and a wonderful gift that's appreciated.
I made a crazy quilt out of silk ties to showcase both the silk fabrics and my hand embroidery. Lots of work. Beautiful result Backed it with silk velvet,
When my brother came home from the army he taught me a great way to remove seems or to make an incredibly sharp crease. To get one lay a piece of paper bag on top of where you want a crease, wet it down with water ( I just use a wet cloth and wipe it over the bag) and then run a hot iron over the top of the bag. I couldn’t believe the results. I did the same thing on the top of a stubborn crease and ironed it right out. Hope that helps for future reference.
I found you today and subscribed, and I’m binge watching everything and let me tell you I HAVE NEVER RELATED TO A quilter MORE IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. THIS IS SO HYSTERICALLY ACCURATE.
This is so great. I have box of ties from my uncle that are 1970s. I was really wondering how to clean them first. Thank you so much for the inspiration. That box has been sitting on the shelf for 15 years.
I just came across a bundle of my father's ties that I have been saving. Have to examine them to see if I have enough and the colors work to make this sort of quilt.
This turned out gorgeous! Doing alternating strips avoided any one pattern dominating the overall piece, and made the whole thing cohesive. I had to laugh when you said “they’re this size because I own this ruler.” That’s pretty much how a lot of my crafting choices are made and it was fun to hear it from someone else.
That is exactly how I wash my ties. If they hold up to that I will use them. I like the thinnest interfacing. I really applaud you for your tutorial. It’s fabric and needs to be used. I believe you help people to try quilts they would not usually try. I love your tutorials, I am elderly and still learn a great deal from you. Keep teaching us. We can all learn things from each other as crafters/quilters.
I love that it’s not obvious that it’s made from neckties. I am tempted to make one like that if i ever get my hands on a bunch of ties. You are wise to wash and dry them first! I would too. Are you able to get Staflo where you are? You can dilute it to the strength you want, then dip your fabrics in it. Then you can gently squeeze out the excess and spin them in the washer or a salad spinner. I then hang them on a clothes drying rack while I start ironing them. I lay an old pillowcase under them so I don’t soak my ironing board. Staflo won’t make your iron sticky and is A LOT cheaper than Best Press. I used to make my own starch using corn starch and water, which was SUPER cheap but tended to build up a brown residue on my iron. Keep up the good work, Dave. I always look forward to your videos!
You had me laughing! « Its beautiful in the sense that it’s ugly! Lol « idk about my taste I think I’m attracted to ugly things, which doesn’t bode well if someone ever asks me me if I like their art and I say I like it! Lol « it smells like a goodwill! Lol A tie for if I have to go to an event and want To look bad !! hahahaha hysterical ! belly laugh! Avril? Or Fred Flintstone hahaha The quilt turned out Amazing ! Bravo !! I love it!! Blessings
I made a similar quilt about 10 years ago. I scoured thrift shops for them then cut them up and made each block 8'sq into the bow tie, with a white calico background. I gave it to a friend who sadly passed away not long after, unfortunately I dont have a photo of it.
I made a tie quilt once, like a big circle, like a dresden quilt. no squares or anything just a giant medalian it was hideiously fantastic, and made of silk. for a wall hanging because I figured the silk would not be quilt worthy. I found pin up ties, hawaiiaan, reno ones with dice and black jack and the wheel thingie you bet one. I am old so I can't remember what thename of the gambling wheel is caloled. but the ties were gaudy and tasteless and wonderful, with geishas from right after the war, and hawaiian girls in grass skirts, and 1960s cars, and elvis. I do not know where the darnt thing went but it is probably hung on the wall of some famous person. lol.
I think I got hooked on those ties, too, dazzled by their silk radiance and colorful sheen.....which means I bought 3 boxes of them, enough to make quilts for the Rebel Army (of the Rebellion) AND those Coruscant Empire heathens! And their grandchildren....for Millennia to come. What got me was the designer names, so many! And most of mine , all 45 pounds of them, were silk, but I think that was because for years...decades...ties were made of silk and that was the preponderance of the ones on hand. But your design was wonderful! All that hit my head were the old-fashioned crazy quilts, and I knew I'd have to be crazy to attempt to make one to completion. I'm nearly 80. I might not live long enough to finish it. I'm going to steal your idea and modify it for myself, but your own was ready great, and because of you I may live longer, away from thT crazy quilt. So thanks!!😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Dave, I bought TONS of neckties. I wanted to do a quilt, I wanted to do a skirt, I finally decided to do a rug. It was alot of hand sewing but turned out great.
I have been waiting for the inspiration to tackle a necktie quilt. My father-in-law was a retired minister and I kept all his ties. Thank you Dave! I am so thrilled with what you’ve created! Your videos are always much anticipated and appreciated!
Dave, I have purchased about 250 silk ties from various thrift stores. They have been washed in the washing machine and they are picked apart. I will interface them and sew them into a quilt. I love how you made your quilt. Do you know Alex Anderson? She has an online quilt guild (very large group that meets MWF through Facebook or UA-cam at 1200 Central time and anyone can participate). This guild developed during the pandemic because we couldnt go anywhere and needed something to do and Alex has been teaching us for free. We are going to make silk quilts starting in Sept. You may want to drop in! People fron UK, Australia, Europe and all over the US are in this group - it is lots of fun! Thanks for the inspiration.
Something to make your life so much easier when quilting, especially ties, is wearing Machiners gloves. Oh my does it make a difference on gripping and moving your quilt with ease and not fighting it into position.😊
Thank you, I reviewed gloves in my Violet Craft FPP video; they worked alright I guess 😅 I don't generally struggle with gripping my quilts when I quilt, so I never use them anymore 😜👨🏻
I had given up on making a tie quilt- everything i came across yrs ago - they were all old fashioned' really love your take! And you're not a purist thank goodness you just went for it and you are genius at how you cut them and the color combinations love love love❤
Hi Dave. Love your project. I am using my tie collection for Dresden Fans & Plates. I only quilt with silk ties and use Shape Flex to stabilize the thinner silk. I found it makes the thicker woven silk too bulky, so I starch those to stabilize them.
Nice job! Years back, I made different items from my deceased Dad-in-Law's collection of ties to give to family members - mainly neck scarves, golf club covers, and even picture frames. I found these patterns in the book "Daddy's Ties" by Shirley Botsford. I completely understand how cautious you must be using the various fabrics that make up ties as many are cut originally on the bias and do need a stabilizer. Have always thought someone could start a nice cottage industry using loved-ones ties to make keepsakes, but it is a lot of work requiring much patience.
Hi Dave, You are so creative and make 'ugly ties' into a wonderfully beautiful quilt! I can't praise you enough. The over all design is fab, and It's a one of a kind, unique quilt! Just love it!
It is masterful a real work of art truly dedicated to your work it's beautiful it will be around for 100 or more years be careful who you leave it to. The only thing I might add is some ties of yarn either in the middle of the square or at the seams would make it look almost antique. Using various colors for ties then snip it No pun intended Congratulations
I was thinking that tie was 90s, sometimes you can tell just by the width, tho tie widths go back and forth between wide and narrow. 70s was DEF wide! Really liked the quilt❤ Excellent job working with bias which I avoid like the plague. 😂 You have a knack for making “ugly” things beautiful again. ❤❤❤
My favorite way of "interfacing" something like that is regular thin, cheap, woven fabric and simply spraybaste your knit, slippery, or otherwise wonky fabric to it. So fast, so easy, and cheaper than fusible interfacing. 🎉
@barbaramatthews4735 yep. You have to be set up that overspray and fumes aren't an issue. I use it a lot anyways so using a little more is no difference to me. When I was sewing on the dining room table, it felt like a big ordeal!
Very cool. A lady came to our guild and showed us how she made hexagons with silk ties and made quilts as well as clothing with it. I've got a bag I just haven't tackled it yet. Thanks for the inspiration and I really like the music.
I made a tie quilt for a friend from her late father's ties. She removed all the linings and it was still a lot of work. I ironed the cheapest, lightweight interfacing to the backs. $1 yd at Joann. Then I foundation pieced to a mid-grade muslin. It was a heavy quilt but it was flat and straight.
Wow, amazing Quilt. When I first started quilting ( 36yrs ago) a lot of people were making quilts with ties, usually crazy patch, I knew a lady that made a matching waistcoat and bag 😂
I am definitely on a mission to watch all your videos and I wish you would show the back as well and perhaps the thought process that goes into choosing the backing fabric. You are so honest and direct about the creative process that it would be a joy to hear more of it! ❤
Amazing! Love the way you mixed the width of the bands for the blocks to make the most out of the design. Appreciate your review of the three methods for stabilizing the tie fabric. Never would have thought of machine washing them, but makes sense for testing and deep cleaning tools ties. The colors on that tie are typical 80’s otherwise the width and design seems from the early 70’s. Have a collection of my dad’s ties reserved for a special project. Like the method of attaching ties to a backing as silk and polyester is prone to disintegration over time. In the past I’ve avoided old silk quilts for that reason, but a backing to stabilize the material will extend the life and provide a foundation for patching. Looking forward to more projects for ties.
How fun!!! I would say that tie was from the '70's--which I definitely lived through! If I was doing this, I would not seam rip the ties. I would just sew them on the angles with every other one flipped. But I'm not a quilter, so what do I know. I like your idea of washing them all and leaving out the ones that can't take it! That would be my style too! ❤ I like your design with cutting the ties in strips and alternating them with other patterns/solids.
I love your take on a neck tie quilt Dave! I also like the starch method best, I would starch before I cut the tie then shrinkage wouldn't be an issue. Your creativity is inspiring!
This came out so well! I have a big bag of ties that has been waiting for years for me to make a quilt. Your video may be the kick in the pants that I’ve needed for this project
My dad died at 94 and left behind a large collection of ties that I’ve been wanting to do something with! I’m thrilled to find this video. That one tie screams 70s to me. PS, we have very similar tastes!
Love the SR-71 in your background! I let go of a whole 50 gallon tub of neckties several years ago. I thought they would be fun to make a summer dress with. Too many ideas, too little time.
My mother-in-law made a necktie pattern quilt from all her husband’s ties after he died. She sleeps under it every night. I have played with the idea of doing that with my husband’s since he retired. So he can enjoy it. Thank you for this video. It will help me on my journey
Oh Dave, this is spectacular. I have made really cute silk linned zipper pouches from repurposed ties but this is a whole other level. Thank you for your inspiration.
Your quilt is unusual, interesting, original, and beautiful. Does the top still have that slick, silky feel? My mother told me that during WWII, women made themselves gored skirts out of men's neck ties. When you open most of the vintage neck ties you will find them fully lined. I have bought some ties; but, I have not done anything with them.
Hi Dave I have just watched your second tutorial. I think you are amazing with the ideas that you did with the neck. I have thought about the same thing long time ago but by watching you go through all the work that goes with it I have learned a lot of things on how to do it, but at the end it is one of the most beautiful quilts I have ever seen original not out of the package, but some art put into it job well done I am a beginner quilter I have done suing, but no quilting and watching tutorials I have learned to think out of the box like you, which I usually do I’m glad I found someone to watch who is the same and I do love the idea of sewing the three together like a pillowcase and turn it inside and I think that is fantastic
We just moved at the start of the month. I'm trying to channel the energy from videos like this to help me deep the back room with lots of windows (but only a single electrical outlet) and unpack, sort, and set up my craft/art/ sewing stuff. I'm so pumped. But it's also a lot of work. But I'm still excited!
It looks fantastic! You have a great eye for color and pattern. I’m inspired now to do something with some brocade fabric samples I bought two years ago! First-time viewer.
this is beautiful! I like that you tried a different way of using ties instead of the normal dresden plate design. I also like that you tried different ways of putting it together. Can't wait to see more uses for the ties. I have a ton of ties and was worried about washing them, so glad you addressed that.
Love your take on creating with ties. So creative. Starching them first and then using a muslin foundation works well.If you’ve pre-washed them they should be washable. Shrinking and fraying would have already happened.
The swirly ties and the paiselys are from the 70's for sure. The skinny ties were happening in the 60's. The diaqonal stripes probably late 60's through 70's. Great job mixing the diagonals with the prints! Any of them that looked like they were hand stitched are most likely silk. I love making crumb blocks with men's shirts because the quality of the fabric is so much better than for women's garments and with an extra large size shirt you really get a lot of fabric. It would be fun to see a quilt maybe mixed shirts and ties! What do you think?? LOve your work!!🤩
Love it! Great job. I made a table runner from my BIL’s when he passed as a way for my niece to keep just a bit of him closer to her. It’s very much treasured
Hi from Georgian Bay, Ontario Dave! I am always drawn to checking out the vintage ties, esp. the silk ones at the goodwill stores. Have bought some silk beauties truth be told. I always imagined them being sewn into lovely quilt. Yours here is funky as. Very nice. Thanks for sharing! :-)
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When my FIL passed away, I got 57 of his ties to do something with. My process was exactly what you did except I cut the strips different widths. I made pillows for all the family. He was a country doctor for over 50 years. In the tie stash, I found two ties that had tiny Pfizer pills worked into the design. 😂
Starch. If you try this again (or any other squiggly material) wash dry, and then dip them all (not necessarily at once!) In a container of water and Starch mix, then drape over a laundry rack (mind's a folding one) and let them dry overnight, or so. Then iron, and use your muslin foundation squares. Your fabrics are already laundered for colorfast and shrinkage, and the Starch washes out completely when you wash the finished quilt. Also, quilts like this don't get heavily used (baby spit, Grass stains, chocolate milkshakes, drunken wine spillage, etc etc), so I wash mine by swishing them around in the bathtub, if needed. Mostly they collect dust. And maybe cat hair. 💚💛💜😊
11:15 … “They’re this big because I own this ruler”. I love you Dave!😂
I have the same philosophy about the size of my sewing!!! LOL. Love it!!!
I’m in love with ties too! The uglier the better. You make quilts,I upholster miniature dollhouse furniture with them. I tell my friends” it’s an ugly tie, but it will make a great couch!” Lol
I worked in the bridal industry for a time and we frequently had to wash gowns. The main concern about water and silk is water spotting . If you wash the whole garment (tie) then it's one big water spot and no one knows 😊
Love it! Your quilt turned out great! Last year my 88 year old mom made my wheelchair user husband a lap quilt out of old polyester neckties. He loves it. It is a heavy little quilt that feels good to his legs and keeps him so warm. Polyester holds heat a lot more so than cotton. It's all hand sewn and hand quilted and a wonderful gift that's appreciated.
Stunning!
I made a crazy quilt out of silk ties to showcase both the silk fabrics and my hand embroidery. Lots of work. Beautiful result Backed it with silk velvet,
Sounds BEAUTIFUL
When my brother came home from the army he taught me a great way to remove seems or to make an incredibly sharp crease. To get one lay a piece of paper bag on top of where you want a crease, wet it down with water ( I just use a wet cloth and wipe it over the bag) and then run a hot iron over the top of the bag. I couldn’t believe the results. I did the same thing on the top of a stubborn crease and ironed it right out. Hope that helps for future reference.
Very cool!
I found you today and subscribed, and I’m binge watching everything and let me tell you I HAVE NEVER RELATED TO A quilter MORE IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. THIS IS SO HYSTERICALLY ACCURATE.
This is so great. I have box of ties from my uncle that are 1970s. I was really wondering how to clean them first. Thank you so much for the inspiration. That box has been sitting on the shelf for 15 years.
I just came across a bundle of my father's ties that I have been saving. Have to examine them to see if I have enough and the colors work to make this sort of quilt.
This turned out gorgeous! Doing alternating strips avoided any one pattern dominating the overall piece, and made the whole thing cohesive. I had to laugh when you said “they’re this size because I own this ruler.” That’s pretty much how a lot of my crafting choices are made and it was fun to hear it from someone else.
"They're this big because I own this ruler." - Quote of the episode!
Now you gave me an idea of what to do with my collection of old neckties. My husband will be so happy to get rid of the bag.👍
Amazing designs emerge when 2 ties alternate in each block. Loving the look!
That is exactly how I wash my ties. If they hold up to that I will use them. I like the thinnest interfacing. I really applaud you for your tutorial. It’s fabric and needs to be used. I believe you help people to try quilts they would not usually try. I love your tutorials, I am elderly and still learn a great deal from you. Keep teaching us. We can all learn things from each other as crafters/quilters.
Ties also make a cool Dresden. I also made one turning every other tie opposite directions. I liked seeing a different take on a tie quilt.
I love that it’s not obvious that it’s made from neckties. I am tempted to make one like that if i ever get my hands on a bunch of ties. You are wise to wash and dry them first! I would too.
Are you able to get Staflo where you are? You can dilute it to the strength you want, then dip your fabrics in it. Then you can gently squeeze out the excess and spin them in the washer or a salad spinner. I then hang them on a clothes drying rack while I start ironing them. I lay an old pillowcase under them so I don’t soak my ironing board. Staflo won’t make your iron sticky and is A LOT cheaper than Best Press. I used to make my own starch using corn starch and water, which was SUPER cheap but tended to build up a brown residue on my iron.
Keep up the good work, Dave. I always look forward to your videos!
I love your unconventional creativity. Right up my alley. Talk about turning lemons into lemonade! Genius.
You had me laughing! « Its beautiful in the sense that it’s ugly! Lol « idk about my taste I think I’m attracted to ugly things, which doesn’t bode well if someone ever asks me me if I like their art and I say I like it! Lol « it smells like a goodwill! Lol A tie for if I have to go to an event and want
To look bad !! hahahaha hysterical ! belly laugh! Avril? Or Fred Flintstone hahaha
The quilt turned out Amazing ! Bravo !! I love it!! Blessings
great end result of a quilt - great video - so entertaining - love the speeded up parts with a great choice of music. thanks!!
I made a similar quilt about 10 years ago. I scoured thrift shops for them then cut them up and made each block 8'sq into the bow tie, with a white calico background. I gave it to a friend who sadly passed away not long after, unfortunately I dont have a photo of it.
I made a tie quilt once, like a big circle, like a dresden quilt. no squares or anything just a giant medalian it was hideiously fantastic, and made of silk. for a wall hanging because I figured the silk would not be quilt worthy. I found pin up ties, hawaiiaan, reno ones with dice and black jack and the wheel thingie you bet one. I am old so I can't remember what thename of the gambling wheel is caloled. but the ties were gaudy and tasteless and wonderful, with geishas from right after the war, and hawaiian girls in grass skirts, and 1960s cars, and elvis. I do not know where the darnt thing went but it is probably hung on the wall of some famous person. lol.
I think I got hooked on those ties, too, dazzled by their silk radiance and colorful sheen.....which means I bought 3 boxes of them, enough to make quilts for the Rebel Army (of the Rebellion) AND those Coruscant Empire heathens! And their grandchildren....for Millennia to come. What got me was the designer names, so many! And most of mine , all 45 pounds of them, were silk, but I think that was because for years...decades...ties were made of silk and that was the preponderance of the ones on hand. But your design was wonderful! All that hit my head were the old-fashioned crazy quilts, and I knew I'd have to be crazy to attempt to make one to completion. I'm nearly 80. I might not live long enough to finish it. I'm going to steal your idea and modify it for myself, but your own was ready great, and because of you I may live longer, away from thT crazy quilt. So thanks!!😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm thinking that now I have a way to use my late fathers ties. Thanks so much.
Hi Dave, I bought TONS of neckties. I wanted to do a quilt, I wanted to do a skirt, I finally decided to do a rug. It was alot of hand sewing but turned out great.
I have been waiting for the inspiration to tackle a necktie quilt. My father-in-law was a retired minister and I kept all his ties. Thank you Dave! I am so thrilled with what you’ve created! Your videos are always much anticipated and appreciated!
Dave, I have purchased about 250 silk ties from various thrift stores. They have been washed in the washing machine and they are picked apart. I will interface them and sew them into a quilt. I love how you made your quilt. Do you know Alex Anderson? She has an online quilt guild (very large group that meets MWF through Facebook or UA-cam at 1200 Central time and anyone can participate). This guild developed during the pandemic because we couldnt go anywhere and needed something to do and Alex has been teaching us for free. We are going to make silk quilts starting in Sept. You may want to drop in! People fron UK, Australia, Europe and all over the US are in this group - it is lots of fun! Thanks for the inspiration.
Something to make your life so much easier when quilting, especially ties, is wearing Machiners gloves. Oh my does it make a difference on gripping and moving your quilt with ease and not fighting it into position.😊
Thank you, I reviewed gloves in my Violet Craft FPP video; they worked alright I guess 😅 I don't generally struggle with gripping my quilts when I quilt, so I never use them anymore 😜👨🏻
oh it was actually in the wedding ring quilt video
great idea and outcome!
I love the idea. my father passed away recently, and I am also going to use his neckties somewhere in my 'Imaginary garden' quilt
What a crazy plan that really worked out well!! It was a bold move....BTW wide bottom ties are 1970s.
Nice wouldn’t have thought to do that with the ties, great job again Dave you are an inspiration
I had given up on making a tie quilt- everything i came across yrs ago - they were all old fashioned' really love your take!
And you're not a purist thank goodness you just went for it and you are genius at how you cut them and the color combinations love love love❤
Hi Dave. Love your project. I am using my tie collection for Dresden Fans & Plates. I only quilt with silk ties and use Shape Flex to stabilize the thinner silk. I found it makes the thicker woven silk too bulky, so I starch those to stabilize them.
Nice job! Years back, I made different items from my deceased Dad-in-Law's collection of ties to give to family members - mainly neck scarves, golf club covers, and even picture frames. I found these patterns in the book "Daddy's Ties" by Shirley Botsford. I completely understand how cautious you must be using the various fabrics that make up ties as many are cut originally on the bias and do need a stabilizer. Have always thought someone could start a nice cottage industry using loved-ones ties to make keepsakes, but it is a lot of work requiring much patience.
You asked for the decade, may be late 60's, early 70's. Goodness, your quilt is spectacular!
Hi Dave, You are so creative and make 'ugly ties' into a wonderfully beautiful quilt! I can't praise you enough. The over all design is fab, and It's a one of a kind, unique quilt! Just love it!
Oh I love this! So amazing
Another brilliant quilt by The Dave-inator !! ❤️🔥
You're my favorite thing about Tuesdays now!! Heck with Tacos! 🤣❤️🤣❤️
When I saw your ties I thought it would be a hot mess but I really like the end result! Good on you!
It is masterful a real work of art truly dedicated to your work it's beautiful it will be around for 100 or more years be careful who you leave it to. The only thing I might add is some ties of yarn either in the middle of the square or at the seams would make it look almost antique. Using various colors for ties then snip it No pun intended Congratulations
I was thinking that tie was 90s, sometimes you can tell just by the width, tho tie widths go back and forth between wide and narrow. 70s was DEF wide! Really liked the quilt❤ Excellent job working with bias which I avoid like the plague. 😂 You have a knack for making “ugly” things beautiful again. ❤❤❤
My favorite way of "interfacing" something like that is regular thin, cheap, woven fabric and simply spraybaste your knit, slippery, or otherwise wonky fabric to it. So fast, so easy, and cheaper than fusible interfacing. 🎉
That sounds like it's worth a try. I do have hesitation about spray fumes.
@barbaramatthews4735 yep. You have to be set up that overspray and fumes aren't an issue. I use it a lot anyways so using a little more is no difference to me. When I was sewing on the dining room table, it felt like a big ordeal!
Stunning - beautiful quilt. Great idea for repurposing ties.
Very cool. A lady came to our guild and showed us how she made hexagons with silk ties and made quilts as well as clothing with it. I've got a bag I just haven't tackled it yet. Thanks for the inspiration and I really like the music.
This is wonderful! I love it! Seems like a lot of work, though…
Dave you always amaze me. Love the quilt.
BEAUTIFULLY done!!!!!
This is great, very masculine and almost tribal.
What an inspiration for using neck ties. 😊 Love your chanel!
I made a tie quilt for a friend from her late father's ties. She removed all the linings and it was still a lot of work. I ironed the cheapest, lightweight interfacing to the backs. $1 yd at Joann. Then I foundation pieced to a mid-grade muslin. It was a heavy quilt but it was flat and straight.
I just love love love how you push the quilting boundaries!!!
The Windex for ironing/pressing! I'm intrigued! I love it!
Wow, amazing Quilt. When I first started quilting ( 36yrs ago) a lot of people were making quilts with ties, usually crazy patch, I knew a lady that made a matching waistcoat and bag 😂
Ties are cut on the bias, that’s why they are stretchy xx 3rd comment 🤣🤣🤣
My dad wore ties like those in the 1970s. They were in style and then went out of style in the 80s when skinny ties were in
My father had just passed away. This is a wonderful idea to make memorial pillows for my brother and myself.
I am definitely on a mission to watch all your videos and I wish you would show the back as well and perhaps the thought process that goes into choosing the backing fabric. You are so honest and direct about the creative process that it would be a joy to hear more of it! ❤
I'm glad the ties have a new home. Great quilt.
love this quilt!! Inspirational!
What a beautiful piece o art! Thank you, Dave. I really enjoy your videos.
Sir I love the tie quilt. You did an amazing job 🎉
Amazing! Love the way you mixed the width of the bands for the blocks to make the most out of the design. Appreciate your review of the three methods for stabilizing the tie fabric. Never would have thought of machine washing them, but makes sense for testing and deep cleaning tools ties.
The colors on that tie are typical 80’s otherwise the width and design seems from the early 70’s.
Have a collection of my dad’s ties reserved for a special project. Like the method of attaching ties to a backing as silk and polyester is prone to disintegration over time. In the past I’ve avoided old silk quilts for that reason, but a backing to stabilize the material will extend the life and provide a foundation for patching.
Looking forward to more projects for ties.
How fun!!! I would say that tie was from the '70's--which I definitely lived through! If I was doing this, I would not seam rip the ties. I would just sew them on the angles with every other one flipped. But I'm not a quilter, so what do I know. I like your idea of washing them all and leaving out the ones that can't take it! That would be my style too! ❤ I like your design with cutting the ties in strips and alternating them with other patterns/solids.
Another brilliant quilt, really love this one and how you cut the different width’s! Really nice addition!
The tie is from late 80’s to early 90’s.
Job well done, BRAVO
I love your take on a neck tie quilt Dave! I also like the starch method best, I would starch before I cut the tie then shrinkage wouldn't be an issue. Your creativity is inspiring!
Thanks ! I did starch before cutting 😉👨🏻
This came out so well! I have a big bag of ties that has been waiting for years for me to make a quilt. Your video may be the kick in the pants that I’ve needed for this project
Love this quilt!
My dad died at 94 and left behind a large collection of ties that I’ve been wanting to do something with! I’m thrilled to find this video.
That one tie screams 70s to me.
PS, we have very similar tastes!
Dave, Wow! That came out beautifully. I wish I had kept all my Dad's loud ties! Nice job.
The struggle with best technique was worth it. Final result is gorgeous !
Thank you. All my prep work questions were answered by you. I feel I can tackle the box full of ties I have accumulated!
Loved the finished quilt !!!!!
Great job! Love the patterns that emerged.
I too love the way this turned out. What will you make with other designed ties? paisley, checks, etc... oh what fun!
Love the SR-71 in your background! I let go of a whole 50 gallon tub of neckties several years ago. I thought they would be fun to make a summer dress with. Too many ideas, too little time.
My mother-in-law made a necktie pattern quilt from all her husband’s ties after he died. She sleeps under it every night. I have played with the idea of doing that with my husband’s since he retired. So he can enjoy it. Thank you for this video. It will help me on my journey
Oh Dave, this is spectacular. I have made really cute silk linned zipper pouches from repurposed ties but this is a whole other level. Thank you for your inspiration.
I adore this o fearless guide❤️
I don't want to stick my NECK out but when you TIE all those treasures together it seems to work-great job :)
Your quilt is unusual, interesting, original, and beautiful. Does the top still have that slick, silky feel? My mother told me that during WWII, women made themselves gored skirts out of men's neck ties. When you open most of the vintage neck ties you will find them fully lined. I have bought some ties; but, I have not done anything with them.
Thanks for showing the whole process in one video. Makes me want to buy ties and try a quilt like yours. Loved the pattern and techniques you showed.
Love the finished quilt. Looks like a great winter project. I can see myself sitting in front of my tv unpicking ties.. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Dave I have just watched your second tutorial. I think you are amazing with the ideas that you did with the neck. I have thought about the same thing long time ago but by watching you go through all the work that goes with it I have learned a lot of things on how to do it, but at the end it is one of the most beautiful quilts I have ever seen original not out of the package, but some art put into it job well done I am a beginner quilter I have done suing, but no quilting and watching tutorials I have learned to think out of the box like you, which I usually do I’m glad I found someone to watch who is the same and I do love the idea of sewing the three together like a pillowcase and turn it inside and I think that is fantastic
Great job. I love that you did something different than a dresden. It looks great.
I hated the ties, BUT the quilt is amazing. Love it. You are very patient and talented. ❤
We just moved at the start of the month. I'm trying to channel the energy from videos like this to help me deep the back room with lots of windows (but only a single electrical outlet) and unpack, sort, and set up my craft/art/ sewing stuff. I'm so pumped. But it's also a lot of work. But I'm still excited!
It looks fantastic! You have a great eye for color and pattern. I’m inspired now to do something with some brocade fabric samples I bought two years ago! First-time viewer.
Awesome! ❤
this is beautiful! I like that you tried a different way of using ties instead of the normal dresden plate design. I also like that you tried different ways of putting it together. Can't wait to see more uses for the ties. I have a ton of ties and was worried about washing them, so glad you addressed that.
Love your take on creating with ties. So creative. Starching them first and then using a muslin foundation works well.If you’ve pre-washed them they should be washable. Shrinking and fraying would have already happened.
Looks great. I like how you just used two patterns per square .
The swirly ties and the paiselys are from the 70's for sure. The skinny ties were happening in the 60's. The diaqonal stripes probably late 60's through 70's. Great job mixing the diagonals with the prints! Any of them that looked like they were hand stitched are most likely silk. I love making crumb blocks with men's shirts because the quality of the fabric is so much better than for women's garments and with an extra large size shirt you really get a lot of fabric. It would be fun to see a quilt maybe mixed shirts and ties! What do you think?? LOve your work!!🤩
"They need to go THROUGH IT!" You might be my new favorite human.
Prepping the ties is a LOT of work. God bless you.
Love it!
Great job. I made a table runner from my BIL’s when he passed as a way for my niece to keep just a bit of him closer to her. It’s very much treasured
Hi from Georgian Bay, Ontario Dave! I am always drawn to checking out the vintage ties, esp. the silk ones at the goodwill stores. Have bought some silk beauties truth be told. I always imagined them being sewn into lovely quilt. Yours here is funky as. Very nice. Thanks for sharing! :-)