It is almost two years now since my Dad passed away and I have wanted to make something to give to my sisters and brother as a little memory of him . My mom gave me a bag of his old ties a while ago and I have been mulling that over in my head as to what I will do with them so today is an experiment day .
What will I make , well you will just have to wait and see as I have no idea if this will work but I will also never know if I don't try right ?? I will use both sides of these ties in some cases to get the effect I hope to achieve , not sure that is a hint or not . I don't have that many to work with but I am determined to use just Dad's ties and there is only one of these that is a silk the rest are cheap polyester ties , my Dad only wore ties to church or special occasions after all he was a horseman ;-) I also don't know at this point if each one will be the same , I need to make three , I have two sisters and one brother and I would like to do one for Mom too . Wish me luck and I will report back later .
I had a pleasant surprise earlier this week , a lovely Valentine Postcard from Susan (no blog) who decided she would take part in my little exchange . This is her first ever postcard and I am super impressed .
Isn't it sweet ? Thanks so much Susan for swapping with me , my card is in the mail today so it should arrive by Monday with any luck . Just a reminder for this taking part , please try to get the postcards in the mail no later than February 1st . Also don't forget the flicker page I have set up
,https://www.flickr.com/groups/2785330@N22/, you can upload your postcards there so everyone can see them once our partners have received them . Along with that I would appreciate if you would post about your postcards when you receive them that would be wonderful and thanks for particpating !!
I am off now to experiment a little , sure hope my plans work ;-) Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day.
Hugs Sheila
Good luck with the tie project. I'm intrigued and am wondering/hoping it all comes out as you wish. Susan did a great job on her first postcard!
ReplyDeleteI think your tie project is great. One idea that came to mine since you have so little ties and at least 4 projects pluse yourself is maybe making the ties to fram pictures of your Dad either wearing a tie or a favorit pictures with your dad and sisters and brother and even your mother. Good luck on your tie project and a early Happy Valentines Day.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes on the tie quilt! I'm sure that your family will be delighted with the remembrance. Awesome Valentine's postcard!! I'm definitely hooked on postcards since you introduced me to them :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy sewing.
I can't wait to see what you do with the ties. I have a bag of my FIL's and would love to do something with them too.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your experiment will work out very well! A great memento of your dad that will be so appreciated by your family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea to use those ties! A local woman made a wonderful memory quilt using ties - it was a commissioned piece. And I missed your last post, don't know how that happened, love those jammies.....they look cosy and warm.
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila what a great idea,can't wait to see what you come up with and that postcard is so cute,enjoy your day my friend xx
ReplyDeleteLovely idea. Can't wait to see what you make. I have a tie of my dad's that i want to make into something, yes only 1 tie, but i haven't decided what to do with it yet, Cute postcard. Hugs,xx
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued with what you will make... it's a lovely way to have something a bit special that links to your Dad...
ReplyDeleteI have sent off my two postcards... hope they don't take too long...
Hugz
sounds like you have quite a challenge there. Look forward to seeing the outcome..
ReplyDeleteI didn't save my Daddy's ties when I sorted through their household. I've regretted that many times as I could have made something with them. I will eagerly anticipate seeing your project.
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Can't wait to see it Sheila!!!
ReplyDeleteQuite the project but it is a labour of love for sure. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Susan did a great job on her first postcard. I am going to have a workshop on making postcards for my guild so maybe we will end up with a few new participants for your next swap.
ReplyDeleteEstou curiosa com a transformação das gravatas. Você fará coisas bonitas, eu sei. Mandei alguns links mas eu acredito que você já tem os projetos na sua cabeça.
ReplyDeleteSusan fez um alegre e bonito cartão!
Aqui estamos felizes, choveu mais um pouquinho esta noite.
Um bom final de semana para você! Boas costuras.
I'm curious about the transformation of ties. You do beautiful things, I know. Sent some links but I believe you already have projects in your head.
Susan made a cheerful and cute card!
Here we are happy, it rained a little bit tonight.
A good weekend for you! Good seams.
Hugs!
Pretty postcard and I am interested in what you are going to make with those ties. I have a vast collection of silk ties that I picked up cheaply a few years back with the intention of making a quilt - but of course they are still all bagged up! xx
ReplyDeleteI know you'll come up with the perfect gifties made from you dad's ties. Time sure flies. Love your new postcard. There is so much talent out there.
ReplyDeleteLove your postcard. When do you do these swaps. I would like to know more about it
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila...I just received your beautiful postcard!! Thank you so much - I love it! I really hope that I get to participate in another swap...thank you for letting me be a part of yours. Happy Valentine's Day. :)
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