Renee's Necktie Quilts

Renee's father has one of the most beautiful necktie collections I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot of necktie collections).  With the tie collection and an older tie pillow also made from his collection which I disassembled and included, I was able to make two necktie quilts.

The colors are glorious.

 Versace, natch.

Finished May 2014

Dan's Wall Hanging

Dan contacted me to make a small wall hanging from his father's neckties.  I found some tweedy material for the backing (always one of the biggest struggles when working with neckties) and I think it turned out beautifully.  Some of the ties were so cool and retro.  It was a pleasure working with them!

Finished May 2014

Susan's Necktie Pillow

Susan got in touch because she needed a Father's Day gift for her husband.

This pillow turned out perfect!

Finished May 2014

Robert's Necktie Quilt

Robert sent me a huge box full of baseball themed neckties.  How could I not make a quilt in the shape of a diamond?

I love all the details!

And I was lucky enough to find this awesome fabric for the back!

All quilts by kate are one-of-a-kind originals. A quilt like this would be priced at $650

Finished January 2014

Ruth Ann's Necktie Purses

Ruth Ann lost her husband back in the spring and she asked me to make some bags for her and her family members, including her 10 year old daughter.  The lighting isn't great and my droid isn't the best picture-taker, but they turned out so beautifully.

First Bag: Earth Tones

Second Bag: Green

Third Bag: Pink

Fourth Bag: Red

All quilts by kate are one-of-a-kind originals. Bags like these would be priced at $75 each.

Finished Nov. 2012

Cindy's Pillows

 Cindy asked me to take her late husband's ties and create a pillow for each of her children and one for herself.  The results are so unique!

All quilts by kate are one-of-a-kind originals. Pillows like these would be priced at $100 each.

Finished Nov. 2012

Karin's Bag

A bag I made for my friend, Karin:

I had some leftover designer ties and thought it would be fun to include them:

Giorgio Armani

Second side, second designer:
Dior!

All quilts by kate bags are one-of-a-kind originals. A bag like this would be priced at $50.

Finished Mar 2012