Things You'll Need:
- Batting
- Cutting board
- Fabric
- Iron
- Neckties
- Quilting pins
- Rotary cutter
- Ruler
- Sewing machine
- Template plastic
- Thread
- White colored pencil
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Step 1
Pick a pattern. The Dresden plate pattern works well, or you might want to sew your neckties directly on a quilt with a simple block design. Go to the Wisconsin History site and look at Allie Crumble's design for inspiration.
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Step 2
Plan the size of your quilt. Necktie quilts are generally wall hangings, so the size might be determined by the area where you would like to display it.
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Step 3
Buy your fabric according to your pattern instructions. You might want to bring your neckties along when you go to the fabric store so that the colors complement each other.
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Step 4
Prewash your fabric, dry it and iron it. Use spray starch, but don't use steam.
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Step 5
Cut out your pieces of fabric, following the instructions on your pattern carefully. Remember to allow for 1/4-inch seams. Label you pieces to avoid confusion.
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Step 6
Stitch the pieces together into a quilt top. If you are using an applique method, sewing the ties on top, sew your neckties in place.
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Step 7
Place the batting in between the quilt top and the backing, with the right sides facing out. Baste the three layers together.
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Step 8
Quilt each block using a design, or stitch in the ditch if you are using a simple block pattern.
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Step 9
Apply binding to the edges of your quilt and sew it in place.














Comments
RMQUILTLADY said
on 10/11/2008 could someone please e-mail me a neck tie quilt pattren
would like to see one THANK YOU RITA
RMQUILTLADY said
on 10/11/2008 could someone please e-mail me a picture of a neck tie quilt. my e-mail is bingoandbirds aol .com I have the ties to make one but would like to see a pattren first
THANK YOU RITA