These are three "dresden plate" pattern quilted tie wall hanging I made for a friend. I think this is a nice tribute to a father don't you think?
Instead of buying an acrylic dresden plate template - I just made one out of card stock and used a chalk pencil to mark my cut lines. There are several great tutorials out there that give directions on how to cut dresden patterns from ties. The one I found most helpful is:
http://www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk/free-quilt-and-sew-patterns/free-quilt-patterns/silk-necktie-quilt-pattern/. It gives you the gist of how to cut the pattern from a tie. As you can see - I made my own quilt design. I kept it simple, and added a yo - yo rosette in the center.
Have fun! What a nice gift to give to a dad on Father's Day or to make as a memoriam for a father who has passed.