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Daddy's Tiesx$9.45
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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.
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Speaking from 80 years of quilting...
By AXR4XRCIB8W84 on 1999-11-26
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
Daddy's Ties
By on 2001-07-25
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.
Fun and creative ideas
By on 1999-04-01
A lot of interesting ideas for using wonderful pieces of colorful silk. Make an heirloom with ties from a family member or collect them from friends. I've been getting ties from all over to use in projects I've found in this book.
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By A3KCKWH06BO5V4 on 2002-04-05
WELL..let me start with saying this...as a botsford,i was delighted...as i have just lost both my parents,this was also a blessing in disguise. i have been terribly lost as to what to do with everything that was left to me...thank you,shirley,in more ways than i can say...signed sue botsford-binns(and proud of it!!!)
Not quite what I was looking for.
By A1N411Y2WIST60 on 2006-08-04
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.
- Not exactly what I was looking for
By A3337X1GHK18U on 2007-02-22
I am probably like most of the people who are searching for a book like this, I want to make something useful, beautiful, practical, etc. from the numerous ties that the men in my life are no longer using (for various reasons- changing tastes, or fashion, just plain worn-out, or becuase they have passed away.) I found this book to be wanting in the areas of my greatest interest. It seemed like too much emphasis was placed on acquiring ties, like how to word a classified ad, and where to look at thrift shops. I wanted some more guidance in the actual assembly of the projects, and this book just didn't provide that.
I also have to admit I was a bit put off by the photo of the author displaying her 'creations' she gave the me impression of a gypsy. The items she made are not attractive, and not at all what I was looking for. I wanted a book that would show me how to assemble the ties into a pretty wall hanging, pillow or quilt, not a funky hat or vest and skirt.
- Shirley Botsford's Daddy's ties: A project &keepsake Book
By AB3QJGAZ82F on 2006-03-06
I love this book. It is so informative and really gets your creative juices flowing. The projects are very easy to understand and fast to complete. I would have given it a 5 but I hated the abrevations she used, because I had to copy the page so I wouldn't have to keep refering back to the page where she listed them. Yes, they are used in other crafts(crochet and knitting) which I use but not in sewing!
- Daddy's Ties
By A3V6NVVCXSJ3GL on 2007-07-17
I really liked the book. Not only did it give me good ideas, it also included patterns that I could use. All of the instructions are easy to understand. I am not a crafty person but wanted to make something for my kids from their dad's ties for christmas. This book has so many good idea's that I am having a hard time trying to figure out what one to do. I may just have to keep doing projects until I run out of ties.
- Daddy's Ties
By A20A9TTHGPV5YV on 2006-11-03
"Daddy's Ties" is a perfect book for anyone who wants to make something from all the great ties you can find. The pictures are fantastic, colorful, and very inventive! The instructions are thoughtful and in depth. This is a unique book for quilters and crafters alike.
- A Lifetime in Ties
By A2501GWJ9Z0IRA on 2007-08-06
A treasure trove for anyone who is looking for ideas to use those old ties hanging in the closet or hiding somewhere in a dresser drawer.
Whether the ties are a memory of a persons lifetime, or tucked away in a box in the attic or just having too many; this 96 page book with its color illustrations, simplistic and step-by-step instruction is excellent and a must have for those seeking wonderful and illustrative patterns.
Instructions on how to use the ties in this book has a myriad of ideas and is welcomed and definitely worth its weight in gold.
Thank you Shirley Botsford for your insightful book.
Carl
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