Necktie Quilts Reinvented 16 Beautifully Traditional Projects • Rotary Cutting Techniques

by Copenhaver, Christine

• ISBN13: 9781607059585
• ISBN10: 1607059584
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-12-01
• Publisher: C&T Publishing

Summary

As life gets less formal, neckties don't get worn like they used to, leaving us with a stash of unused ties. Recycle those lonely ties into 16 spectacular quilts and home accessories that look nothing like the typical stodgy necktie quilt! Showcase the rich colors, patterns, and textures found in ties with striking Hexagons, Log Cabins, Lone Stars, Flying Geese, and more. Learn how to wash ties, cut them, create appealing color combinations, and tame slippery fabric for quilting. Tie quilts make uniquely personal Father's Day, birthday, or any-occasion gifts for the tie-wearers in your life. For both beginners and experienced quiltmakers.

Author Biography

Christine Copenhaver has been sewing creatively since the seventh grade. Her quilts have been shown at The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky; American Quilter's Society shows; art galleries; and quilt guild shows. Christine lives in Franklin, Tennessee.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents [chapter title]

Preface

Managing Your Ties

Designing with Neckties

Planning and Cutting

Quilting Basics

Projects

Starting with Squares

Memory Quilt

Swingin' on a Star in Blue

Bonus Project: Swingin' on a Star in Red

Barn Raising

Red and Black Runner

A Gaggle of Geese

Yikes! Stripes!

Wacky Windmills

Wild-and-Crazy-Guys Ties

Regular Rectangles

Classic Log Cabin

Pretty in Pink

Dazzle Them with Diamonds

A Trellis of Ties

Lone Star Meets GQ

Geometric Gems

Dainty Diamond Star Topper

Other Odd Shapes

Tabasco Ties

Black-eyed Dresden Sue

Gallery

References and Resources

Index

About the Author