Create something with neck ties
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Mary Insana on Jan 04, 2014You can make a quilt or pillow with the ties. Do a search for quilt from ties to get some ideas. I've made "memory" pillows for clients before. I open up the ties, gently wash by hand and when they are dry press them. I've had the best success sewing the tie fabric on to a sturdy fabric like muslin or an existing pillowcase cut to the size you want your pillow.Helpful Reply
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Bridgette on Jan 04, 2014That is a great idea. Thank you so much! I never thought about opening the ties up.Helpful Reply
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Maureen C on Jan 05, 2014As Mary said you can make a quilt and you could also add pictures of him on the quilt including any where he is wearing one of the ties that are in the quiltHelpful Reply
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Cher @ Designs By Studio C on Jan 05, 2014Several years ago, I sewed neckties on pieces of muslin and made a tailored vest. I'm not sure if I still have it but if I do, I'll pass along a photo!Helpful Reply
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Lynn Lanier on Jan 05, 2014A Christmas Tree skirt would be something you could hand down...make sure to embroidery his name and birth/death dates on anything you make.Helpful Reply
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Emma Taylor on Jan 05, 2014I was at a craft show before the holidays, and a woman there had made large flower brooches out of neckties. I don't know how she did it, but maybe an internet search would give you directions.Helpful Reply
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Susan Faulkner on Jan 05, 2014I have seen beautiful Christmas tree skirts made from ties. I'm sure you can google directions.Helpful Reply
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Charlotte Belange on Jan 06, 2014I saw on home talk, or pin it that some one had made a wreath with old ties. Char B YELM, WAHelpful Reply
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Gina Allen on Jan 06, 2014I seen where some one made Chtistmas tree skirts out of old or unused ties.Helpful Reply
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Carrie on Jan 06, 2014I too think a memory quilt would be wonderful. I'd cut a square from each tie and make a pattern to complete the quilt.Helpful Reply
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Iris Nieves on Jan 08, 2014I viewed a tie sew in pleats and worn as a scarf over a blouse....like wearing a tie but more classy...Lady wore it when she wore her work suit....looked very cool..If you google...you might be able to find it....Good luck..Helpful Reply
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