Monthly Archives: March 2014

SLS Summer Top Series 3

Posted on March 16, 2014 by destashification

Different Fabric and Different Pattern. This top began as Vogue 8810. The V-neck front bands were what I was looking for.  Unfortunately, that pattern was a bodice and had gathered shoulders.  So, the length and shoulders were gleaned from Vogue … Continue reading →

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SLS Summer Top Series 2

Posted on March 16, 2014 by destashification

Different Linen, Same Pattern. This one is definitely summer. The print is larger than I am typically comfortable with, but it was too pretty to linger in The Stash any longer. Butterick 5891 by Katherine Tilton with the same modifications. … Continue reading →

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SLS Summer Top Series

Posted on March 14, 2014 by destashification

The SLS (Sizeable Linen Stash) was calling to me.  It contains beautiful fabrics that would make wonderful summer linen tops. Oddly, my first selection was not one of the beautiful prints – it was a heavy weight natural colored linen. … Continue reading →

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Alabama Chanin Inspired Stash Couture Skirt

Posted on March 7, 2014 by destashification

Handstitching, stenciling, reverse applique – all fun embellishment techniques currently being showcased on organic cotton knits by Alabama Chanin. Had to try it! With some Stash Couture modifications, of course! The Stash contained a short piece of stretch linen in … Continue reading →

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Spring Door Wreath

Posted on March 2, 2014 by destashification

March was a week a way – and the front door was still adorned with the Christmas Wreath! It’s not that I don’t love the Christmas Wreath!  I do! Baubles (and golf balls) have been added and removed over the … Continue reading →

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Angora Linen Stitch Scarf

Posted on March 1, 2014 by destashification

The Stash contained some vintage black angora.  It had been given to my when the original owner passed away.  She had started to knit the angora into mittens. The angora inspired me to try some of the Patons angora blends. … Continue reading →

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