Shirley Botsford - Daddys Ties

Shirley Botsford's

Daddy's Ties

A Project & Keepsake Book

Copyright 1994 by Shirley Botsford All Rights reserved.

No part of this book may be reproduced, transmitted or stored in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without written permission from the publisher Published in Iola, Wisconsin by Krause Publications

Project designs and directions by Shirley Botsford
Editorial direction by Robbie Fanning and Kathy Conover
Computer graphics by Merritt Graphics
Illustrations by Roger Craig Merritt
Photography by Roger Craig Merritt
Bowjolais Photo on -Fairfield Processing Corp.
Printed by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
Cover photograph projects: Bow Tie Beauty Wall Hanging, Log Cabin Pillow On Point, Grandma's Fan
Toss Pillow, Tie-ler The Teddy, Crazy Chunk Framed, Souvenir Tie Ball
Leather chair from Hudson Valley Office Supply

First Printing
Manufactured in the United States of America

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Botsford, Shirley J

Daddy's Ties
Shirley Botsford's Daddy's Ties: a project and keepsake book.
p. cm.
ISBN 0-8019-8521-8

1. Patchwork--Patterns. 2. Neckties. 3. Household linens. 4. Soft toys. Title; I. Title II. Title; Daddy's Ties.

TT835 . B834 1994
746 . 46-dc20 94-21722

CIP

11 12 11 10

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I would like to thank everyone who has helped make this book possible. Especially my father, James Botsford, who taught me that you can always make it better yourself, and my mother, Jean Denzinger Botsford, who taught me how. And, my brother, Gary Botsford, who never wore a tie in his life!

Even though the message in this book is do-it-yourself, one thing that you can't do yourself is a book like this. It takes lots of people with lots of talent and lots of patience to make it happen. I'd like to thank those wonderful, talented, patient friends in print so, perhaps, I can get them to help me on my next book, too.

I am especially grateful for the help and encouragement of my new friends at Chilton who made it possible to get this book published: Susan Clarey, Kathy Conover, Mike Campell, Tony Jacobson, Nancy Ellis, Janine La Borne, Carla Williams, Karen Miltko

Also, deserving of thanks are all the friends who have donated ties and fabrics and support for this book. A special thank you goes to Rosebar Fabrics for the unlimited supply of wonderful iridescent taffetas. When I started writing this book, I did a great deal of hanging out at thrift shops and the Salvation Army. looking for ties. It became impossible to get enough ties to make all the projects and my friends generously responded with their ties.

Pat Eagen
Margaret Peters
Dave Pike for his father Samuel Pike
Oscar Gamble - W.O. Gamble, Paducah, KY
Charlene Turnbough - Love My Fabrics
Melissa and Peter Lourie for the leftover scraps from their wonderful burgundy velvet sofa.
The Men of Grace Lutheran Church - Allentown, PA
Corinne Dickson for her husband Roy
Elaine Whalen-Pedersen
Mary and Ken Lynn

A personal word of thanks to my sewing and quilting friends for their enthusiastic supportand their ties!

CONTENTS

ABBREVIATIONS BOOKMARK

FOREWORD

N o one out-shines Shirley Botsford when it comes to creativity. Her rare instinctive ability enables her to predict trends and to creatively develop patterns for crafts and wearables that follow these trends. The success of Shirley's patterns is well known throughout the craft industry and for this reason, companies often consult with her on new craft projects and products.

I can't remember when I first met Shirley, but I know it was around 1981 when the designers for the 1982 Fairfield Fashion Show were being selected. Several people had suggested Shirley as a possible designer, and I had seen many of her designs featured in crafts magazines. I felt, at the time, that Shirley would add a new dimension to the show and I was not disappointed! Shirley has dazzled the audiences for years with spectacular one-of-a-kind extravaganzas, such as the Braided Bride, Victorian Star and the Blonde Bombshell. But, of all the garments she has made, none has moved me as much as Daddy's Ties, one that she created for RADIANT STAR, the 1984 Fairfield Fashion Show.

Shirley's father passed away just before the time she was deliberating over what to make for the fashion show. She became inspired by his many ties while they were cleaning out his closet and preparing to send them to the Salvation Army. She just couldn't bear to see this happen, she kept thinking of the many memories those wonderful ties evoked and she knew she had to pay special tribute to her father by utilizing his ties. Thus, her garment entitled Daddy's Ties was created!

Shirley has developed additional projects and patterns using ties. She shares these exciting new ideas with you in DADDY'S TIES and makes it possible for you to create your own keepsakes. I know you will be as impressed as I am with the many innovative uses she has uncovered for ties. So, clean out your partner's closet, check out the Salvation Army and you too can create with your own tie collection. Keep in mind, no tie is too ugly. Let your imagination go and have fun with these creative ideas from Shirley Botsford!

Donna Wilder

INTRODUCTION