Monthly Archives: October 2014

Lighten Up Pillow Transformation Part 2

Posted on October 17, 2014 by destashification

What do two beautiful pillows and a Bedskirt need? More pillows… All were sewn from Stash fabrics.  A 40″ remnant in a coordinating blue/bold polyester damask was just the right size for two bed pillow covers. The damask designs on … Continue reading →

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Bedskirt with Wrap Around Pleats

Posted on October 16, 2014 by destashification

The first Lighten Up Project was a Bedskirt. Two requirements – it needed to fall to within 1″ of the floor and hang close to the bedposts the corners (space under the bed is storage – but no need to … Continue reading →

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Lighten Up Pillow Transformation 1

Posted on October 15, 2014 by destashification

Nothing adds light and reflective textures to a cave better than silk damask! The first layer of pillows has been completed.  In the cave these 26″ square pillows were covered in a black/brown paisley. The Lighten Up Project has transformed … Continue reading →

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Lightening Up – The Destashification Method

Posted on October 13, 2014 by destashification

Brown, Black and Gold. Home Dec colors of choice 8 years ago. I now refer to that time as my “Cave Period.” … time to lighten up. I found some great blue/gold damask wallpaper to cover the dark brown area … Continue reading →

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Destashification Boho Top

Posted on October 10, 2014 by destashification

It appears Boho Chic is “all the fashion” now.  Oddly, by definition, Boho cannot be Chic.  “Boho Chic” translates to “Non-conformist Fashion Follower”!!! All those flowing tops and dresses with the embroidered and embellished necklines – in sizes and cuts for … Continue reading →

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5891 + 8854 = One Stash Couture Shirt

Posted on October 1, 2014 by destashification

The neckline of Katherine Tilton’s Butterick 5891 is my current favorite.  It has just enough more fashion to be unique! The (very) short and A-lined bodice of the top is, however, well, too short and too A-lined. Even after lengthening … Continue reading →

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