I’ve accumulated neckties worn by my uncle, my dad, my father-in-law and my husband.  I haven’t yet begun necktie memory quilts.  I now have decided to make smaller hangings simply because I don’t have enough time to do a bed quilt.
I also want to use other bits of memorabilia on the quilt.  These would be more effective in a wall quilt.  They include items such as shirt buttons, medals, tie tacks, tags from the backs of ties.
I also could use a tie or two in a shadow box, as a backdrop for display of other memorabilia.  Perhaps you’ll write a journal to go …read more

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In previous posts, I’ve mentioned using old neckties to make quilts, throws, and pillows.  This is a great way to recycle these items.  The resulting projects also may become “memory” pieces.
Cyndi Levin, of Layers Upon Layers mentioned this use of her husband’s ties:
I regularly add my husband’s old ties into my mixed paper and fabric quilts…it’s so much fun to revisit them long after their expiration date!
What an interesting way to use old neckties.  What about including photos and mementos of the person who owned them?  An interesting memory piece.
Do you have any unique uses for old neckties?
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 After writing Memory Quilts with Neckties, I received inquiries from Barbara and Patty with questions about making pillows and throws from neckties.  I’ll post their queries below and hope some of you have some suggestions, even patterns.
Barbara asked:
I am interested in finding someone who could make 3 memory pillows out of neckties from my deceased husband. I have 2 teenaged sons and each of us would like a memory pillow.
Patty’s question:
I am looking for a person who would be interested in making a throw from neckties.  My husband is retiring and I would like to have all his ties …read more