No-sew Wreath idea

Michaels is having a contest for making a do-it-yourself holiday project.
Winners can receive $100 gift certificates to Michaels stores, with the grand prize a trip to New York to see the Martha Stewart show.

I was on the Michaels website looking through the gallery, and this necktie wreath, submitted by Katie W. of Decatur, Georgia, caught my eye.
No sewing is required.

Project Description:
Dad's old neckties can be beautifully transformed into this timeless family treasure!

Materials:
One foam wreath form (sizes vary)
Sewing or floral stick pins
One necktie for every inch your wreath measures, plus one extra (ie: if your wreath is 14", you'll need 15 ties)

Wreaths

Check out this wreath of neckties--it's the J.Crew window display near Rockefeller Center, New York City (posted by Gail at Large)

plaid necktie wreath on gingham background
Originally uploaded by Skitzo Leezra

One of several necktie wreaths made by Skitzo Leezra.
She also sells on ebay.

Christmas ideas

Neckties can be useful in several Christmas projects, from the plain red and green, to the novelty holiday ones.

Necktie tree skirt, from the book "Daddy's Ties", by Shirley Botsford.

2005 Bell Pulls
Originally uploaded by by-melissa

Here's an inventive way to use Christmas-themed ties--decorative bell pulls.
Melissa says, "I ironed the ties onto fusible batting, backed them and used regular fabric for the binding."
(click on images to go to Flickr pages)

Upcycled Necktie Christmas Stocking
Originally uploaded by undoneclothing

There are so many ways to use neckties in handmade Christmas stockings.
Here is a cute example.

Chocolate Lab - vintage necktie side
Originally uploaded by leafpeople

You can always make gifts or ornaments with ties.

See Brooks Brothers' Tree of Ties display.
Hmmm...gives me some sewing ideas...