Monthly Archives: September 2013

Even Simpler Secure Luggage Tags

Posted on September 23, 2013 by destashification

Secure and Simple:  The best type of Luggage Tag! Because the tag is made to hang closed, your personal information is not available while traveling! All that is required for this very simple (and secure) luggage tag is: Fabric Scrap … Continue reading →

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Luggage Tags: Stash Couture and Secure

Posted on September 23, 2013 by destashification

Travel and security seem almost synonymous anymore. Yet it was surprising to learn that all those beautiful open-faced fabric luggage tags are of concern as they show personal information. So today’s post is a tutorial for making secure fabric luggage … Continue reading →

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Dorm Room Pillows

Posted on September 21, 2013 by destashification

“I’ve decided to change the colors of my room.” Words that make every Destashifying Mother smile and head to the sewing room. “No more purple and teal.   I think I want blue and yellow.  Send me my blue comforter … Continue reading →

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Scrap Bag Bag

Posted on September 14, 2013 by destashification

Quilts made from fabric scraps are amazing.  But I thought I would try another Overnight Bag. This Overnight Bag was sewn with a Destashification Goal:  Use only fabric, batting, thread, ribbon, etc., from The Stash so Total Cost = $0. … Continue reading →

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Stash Couture Butter Yellow Linen Top

Posted on September 9, 2013 by destashification

The Stash contained a yard plus of a mid-weight butter yellow 100% linen. I kept wondering when the “perfect pattern” for it would come along. Butterick 5891 by Katherine Tilton was chosen. The asymmetry of the top adds to its … Continue reading →

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Linen Towels – Luxury for Little

Posted on September 5, 2013 by destashification

A number of home catalogs are featuring luxury linen towels.  Although linen is a wonderfully absorbent fabric, costs of near $100 per towel are prohibitive. Being that I have a SLS (Sizeable Linen Stash), I decided to sew a few … Continue reading →

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Embellished Long Linen Skirt

Posted on September 2, 2013 by destashification

Internet shopping is a great way to find inspirations for Destashification Projects.  This long linen skirt, for instance.  It features raw edged applique embellishment. The Stash contains ample yardage of a variety of weights and colors of linen….and a few … Continue reading →

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