Necktie Quilts Reinvented

Name: Necktie Quilts Reinvented
Brand: C&T Publishing
SKU: 11075
Price: 24.95 USD
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Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

16 Beautifully Traditional Projects - Rotary Cutting Techniques

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C&T Publishing

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8.5" x 11.0"

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734817110750

Christine Copenhaver ––

Finally, necktie quilts you’ll be proud to make and give

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 spectacular quilts and home accessories that look nothing like the typical stodgy necktie quilt! Use the rich colors, patterns, and textures found in silk ties to make striking Hexagons, Log Cabins, Lone Stars, Flying Geese, and more. If you don’t have a tie collection, you can pick up ties for almost nothing at yard sales or thrift stores. These quilts also look great in standard quilt fabric. Includes projects for both beginners and more experienced quiltmakers.

• Give old neckties a gorgeous new life with 16 quilted projects: lap quilts, wallhangings, runners, table topper, and pillow
• Learn to wash ties, cut them the easy way (no templates!), mix colors into appealing designs, and tame slippery fabric for quilting
• Make uniquely personal gifts for tie-wearers of all ages in your life for Father’s Day, birthdays, graduations, retirements, or just because!

#11075
96p color
8.5 x 11
ISBN: 978-1-60705-958-5
UPC: 734817-110750
(eISBN: 978-1-60705-959-2)

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5
I am very happy with

Posted by Wendy R. on Jul 13th 2021

I am very happy with the patterns and ideas that are presented in this book. There is excellent guidance about preparing ties for projects and a lovely variety of patterns to choose from. In some of the projects, the author includes a nice mix of other fabrics in her tie quilts so they don't look as fusty as some patterns that insist on ties alone. I am looking forward to using my brother-in-law's Disney ties to create memorial quilts for each of his grandchildren.
4
new ideas for quilting with ties

Posted by Publishers Weekly on Jul 13th 2021

Quilt artist Copenhaver has come up with new ideas for quilting with ties, but she retains one of the good old reasons for doing so; there are plenty of ties lying around. Before she details her projects, she spends a good while teaching the basics of working with ties. She starts with washing (or not) and moves to deconstructing (picking and pulling threads) and pressing. She covers arranging (all those reds!) and managing a tie stash. Copenhaver does not so much adapt ties to quilts as quilt ties in a new way. Her addition to the methodology is exploiting fusible interfacing "to stabilize the necktie material and to facilitate rotary cutting." Her 16 projects encourage quilters at various skill levels, but even the ones for beginners require a sure hand for dealing with the quirks of a tie cut on the bias, though that's handy for binding. The projects include covers, wall-hangings, runners, and pillows.
4
new ideas for quilting with ties

Posted by Publishers Weekly on Jul 13th 2021

Quilt artist Copenhaver has come up with new ideas for quilting with ties, but she retains one of the good old reasons for doing so; there are plenty of ties lying around. Before she details her projects, she spends a good while teaching the basics of working with ties. She starts with washing (or not) and moves to deconstructing (picking and pulling threads) and pressing. She covers arranging (all those reds!) and managing a tie stash. Copenhaver does not so much adapt ties to quilts as quilt ties in a new way. Her addition to the methodology is exploiting fusible interfacing "to stabilize the necktie material and to facilitate rotary cutting." Her 16 projects encourage quilters at various skill levels, but even the ones for beginners require a sure hand for dealing with the quirks of a tie cut on the bias, though that's handy for binding. The projects include covers, wall-hangings, runners, and pillows.
4
Menswear Staple Moves Center Stage

Posted by Generation Q Magazine, July/August 2015 on Aug 30th 2015

That menswear staple moves center stage with tips for cleaning, deconstructing and reassembling neckties into cozy quilts.
5
Old art, new style

Posted by Judy Bowers on Jul 7th 2015

‘Necktie Quilts Reinvented’ by Christine Copenhaver is a new-style book about an old art, making quilts from neckties. Copenhaver talks about choosing the ties, cleaning them, taking them apart and lining them all with fusible interfacing. She gives cutting and piecing instructions, and then gives patterns for 16 quilt, wall hanging and table runner projects. All of the projects are labeled by skill levels. If you have decided to start a necktie collection or have had one given to you, Necktie Quilts Reinvented will really keep you inspired. Everything is written step-by-step and is very clear. It looks like a fun book to work with!
5
Best Necktie Quilt Book I have ever seen

Posted by Candian Quilter Magazine on Jun 29th 2015

This is the best necktie quilt book I have seen. I knew I had to have this book when I realized I really like most of the quilts in it and I have a huge stash of ties. If you have a stash of ties you want to make into a special quilt you will want to get your hands on this book. Warning: if you don't have a stash of ties you're join to want some if you happen to come across this book on the shelf.