Shirley Botsford's Daddy's Ties: A Project & Keepsake Book

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Summary: Speaking from 80 years of quilting...
Review: 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

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Summary: Daddy's Ties
Review: This is one of the most creative books I've bought in a long time--and I buy a LOT of craft/sewing books. I inherited a huge pile of my father's ties and knew I wanted to make something with them, but didn't really know how to begin. Shirley Botsford gives great advice about the "pre-project" phase of preparing the ties in order to incorporate them into textile rebirth. There are lots of specific ideas, but I found her ideas sparking new ones of my own.

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Summary: FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: 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!!!)

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Summary: FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: 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!!!)

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Summary: Daddy's Ties
Review: 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.