How to Make a Memory Quilt from Neckties

Last year, I turned 180 neckties into a one-of-a-kind retirement quilt—and in this video, I’m walking you through the entire process from start to finish. You’ll see how I used the natural shape of neckties to create Dresden-plate–style blocks, how I managed the bulk of this quilt while longarm quilting on my Handi Quilter Amara, and how finishing details like needle-turn appliqué and original tie tags brought the quilt together in a meaningful way. This project sparked a lot of questions, so I’m breaking it all down: design decisions, construction techniques, and quilting considerations. 🔗 Read the full blog post with photos and step-by-step details here: www.stringandstory.com/blog/tiequilt 🧵 Quilting on: HandiQuilter Amara with Glide Foot If you’re interested in quilting meaningful projects—without waiting for everything to be perfect—you’re in the right place. 👉 Subscribe for more free motion quilting education, real-world projects, and confidence-building guidance.