An old Sears’ catalog said: “an untied man is an untidy one.” Men have been wearing neckwear for the last 300 years. This means this has been a source of fabric for quilters for a long time. So, where are the quilts? Crazy quilts are often from dress fabric and are designed for embroidery and… Continue reading The Path Taken
Month: October 2015
Interfacing Men’s Ties
I make table runners, pillows, and quilts from men’s ties. I use fusible Interfacing — often I use what I have in the house. This is a good thing. It is possible to construct almost any quilt pattern you can imagine — and the choice of which type makes less difference — the decision is… Continue reading Interfacing Men’s Ties
Stripes in Ties
I am still working with the Starry Path Quilt Block. Many of my ties have strong contrasting stripes. When I change the alignment along the edges of the triangle, things happen with the energy and the motion. The smaller star points offer another design challenge. Computer graphics show choices. Now, I start seriously playing… Continue reading Stripes in Ties