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Necktie Social
Also known as a Necktie Party, a Necktie Social was a public execution by hanging, a term used by cowboys in the American Old West; "Necktie" because of the noose around the neck, and "Social" because of the crowds such an event usually drew.

Necktie Social was also used literally, however, referring to a social event where neckties were donated and auctioned off to benefit charity. 
Necktie Parties were also held in celebration of wedding engagements -- neckties were donated to the groom so that he could be properly attired as he began married life (a symbolic noose, perhaps?). 
Here at Prairie Moon Quilts, we're hosting our own version of a Necktie Social, and we invite you to join us.
How the Prairie Moon Quilts
Necktie Social works

•  We are accepting donations of neckties of any kind and color.

 •  The neckties will be cleaned and prepared for use in quilts.

 •  The prepared neckties will be packaged up to make quilt blocks, and volunteers are asked to make a block or blocks using the ties, and return the finished blocks to us.

 •  The finished blocks will be made into quilts that will be donated to charities.

How you can help

•  Donate neckties to the cause. Simply package them up and ship them to us at:
Prairie Moon Quilts
Necktie Social Project
31763 Intrepid Road
Macon, MO  63552
Please include your contact information in the package, so we'll know who to thank and give credit to.
•  Download the instructions by clicking here to see if you would like to participate in helping make a Necktie Social Quilt.
•  Volunteer to make a block or blocks to be made into charity quilts. Email or call us with your request, and we'll ship you a block packet(s). When you've finished your block(s), mail them back to us, and we'll see that they get turned into a quilt. We'll post pictures here of all the finished quilts, with information about the recipients, so you can be sure to see where your good works have gone. 
Our List of Donors

Thanks go to all the following for their generous donations of supplies and time. (listed in alphabetical order)
Adena J.
Anonymous donors (3)
Camilla R.
Chamberlain Marketing Group
Chaya H.
Cinda M.
Clifford C.
Col. John G.
Darlene (SewCalGal) 
Dave B.
Deb B.
Diane J.
Donna F.
Dot V.
Elizabeth C.
Elizabeth S.
George L.
Grant C.
Heidi W.
Hope S.
Ira R.
Jeani B.
Judith S.
Judy B-F.
Judy S.
Kary C.
Kathy K.
Katy K.
Kay B.
Lydia H.
Masha N.
Melissa W.
Monday Night Threadbenders
OBUUC Quilters
Peggy C.
Richard P.
Rivka F.
Rose Marie S.
Sal & Stef
Scarlett L.
Stephanie P.
Terry S.
Victoria

The winners have been announced! Click the heading or click HERE to hop over to the contest page to see who the winners are and what will happen next.

Necktie Social Status Report

Here are a few statistics relating to the Necktie Social Project so far. I thought you might be interested in knowing a little trivia about the project. I'll keep this updated as more stuff happens.

As of September 1, 2011

Total number of ties received: 1773

Where they came from: 12 different states

Number of volunteers and donors: 47

Quilts made and donated: 1

Also received: Five completed blocks, batting, interfacing, backing, and ~35 yards of silk necktie fabric.

Thanks so much, and keep it up, everyone!

September 2011 News
The contest winners are the big announcement this month, so click the links above to see who the winners are and what will happen next.

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