Daddy's Ties [Paperback]

Shirley Botsford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1994

Do you have a bag of men's ties stashed away somewhere, just waiting for a good project idea? You can stop wondering what to do with those ties that your dad or husband no longer wears. Use them to make pillows, lamp shades, wall quilts or art-to-wear. Create new treasures from old ties that are probably the same ones that you have given as gifts on Father's Day, birthdays and Christmas. Shirley Botsford's glorious book is packed with over 30 functional and keepsake projects. Included are full-size patterns, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, plus inspiration, ideas, tips and techniques to create even more.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The necktie is perhaps one of the most varied sources of interesting and unusual fabrics. Though some are notoriously ugly, many are good-looking, even stunning. They can often be had for very little money at thrift shops and yard sales--or for free right out of the back of the closet when their owner is tired of them. Noted crafter Shirley Botsford has transformed these variegated strips of silk, wool, cotton, and even polyester into a variety of items. The more than 30 projects include quilts, scarves, purses, vests, lampshades, pillows, covered boxes, Christmas stockings, and stuffed animals. From finding old ties and taking them apart to the step-by-steps of transforming them into all sorts of colorful objects,Daddy's Ties is full of charming ideas.

From Booklist

The ultimate recycling craft that, if done well, actually doesn't look like a recycling effort. Designer Botsford, inspired by the memory of her late father's ties, shows a passel of ways to use neck gear, from simple scarves to a complicated three-piece woman's suit. Her more than 30 designs include pouf purse, head gear, a teddy bear, Christmas ornaments, lamp shades, and, of course, the ubiquitous pillows and quilts. Instructions are clear (though somewhat telescoped in terms of space); color photographs showcase the finished objects. Barbara Jacobs

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Chilton Book Company (January 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801985218
• ISBN-13: 978-0801985218
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Home Repair

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Speaking from 80 years of quilting..., November 26, 1999

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Helen Bradfield (Hayward, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daddy's Ties (Paperback)

I found there was not enough information about the pattern. I wanted to make a necktie quilt for my grandson from his late father's ties, displaying the whole tie, not cutting the material up. I found a picture of an example of a completed quilt like I wanted to make (A Lifetime of Ties), but no information such as the length to cut the ties. I figured it out, but it may be more difficult to someone with less experience. --Helen B. age 92

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Daddy's Ties, July 25, 2001

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What a spectacular book! I can't say enough about it, I've been recycling old clothes myself, and am so delighted to see all the things Shirley has done with ties. I've started collecting them myself inspired by her visit on simply quilts on hgtv. I am in awe of her. While I'm not a true quilter, I do sew and really enjoyed reading all of her ideas.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I was looking for., August 4, 2006

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C. Anderson (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daddy's Ties (Paperback)

This is probably a great book for an experienced quilter, which I am not. I sew well, and wanted to make something from my deceased father's ties. Book was good inspiration, but most of the patterns were too complicated for me. I also found the multiple abbrevations too complicated to keep track of without going back and forth all the time. Again, though good inspiration, and I did find one fairly uncomplicated and useful pattern.