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Another Baby Quilt

Posted on August 30, 2019 by destashification

Another Baby!!! My niece is having a baby. So wonderful. She wanted to decorate the baby’s room in purple. So a purple baby quilt it is! I have always loved appliquéd hearts for a baby girl quilt. The purple fabrics … Continue reading →

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The Liberty Shirt – Phoenix Style

Posted on June 5, 2019 by destashification

Found this shirt during my WAYyyy too many minutes (hours) online. It costs just slightly less than car. Anyone who sews has uttered the phrase “I think I remember a very similar pattern.” And let the hunt begin! I knew … Continue reading →

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Dad’s Shirt -> Baby Shirt

Posted on February 12, 2018 by destashification

The quilts from his Dad’s Shirts were fun, and then his Dad had requested a shirt for the baby. Give me a minute! (OK, maybe 3 hours!) Baby-sized clothes can be a bit daunting due to the tiny little….., well, … Continue reading →

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Baby Quilts from Daddy’s Shirts

Posted on October 16, 2017 by destashification

Babies are special. Grandbabies even more so (if that is even possible!) So, what does The Destashifier do when a grandbaby (the First Grandbaby!) is due? Make a quilt, of course. Or better yet… TWO QUILTS! One  bassinet-sized, and one … Continue reading →

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Appliqued Leaves Jacket

Posted on May 6, 2017 by destashification

No weddings this year – but there is a graduation!  In a colder climate! Which only means one thing! Time to make a jacket! I selected  McCalls 7201.   This Nancy Zieman Swing coat has no center back seam and a … Continue reading →

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Sock Yarn Baby Sweaters

Posted on November 3, 2016 by destashification

Sock Yarn is irresistible. Every knitter has a skein or two (or 12) of soft, squishy sock yarn in gorgeous colors in their Stash. My Yarn Stash included 3 skeins of sock yarn rosy-pink with yellow, darker rose and purple … Continue reading →

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Traveling MOB Wardrobe…

Posted on November 2, 2016 by destashification

How many dresses are too many to take to a wedding? If one is the Mother of the Bride, there is no limit. If one sews, the limit is only established by the time available for sewing.  Using Tried and … Continue reading →

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Stash Couture Mother of the Bride Dress

Posted on October 21, 2016 by destashification

A tropical wedding in a beautiful island setting. The bride was breath-taking.  The groom handsome. So much planning! Bride’s dress.  Fittings. Bridesmaids dresses and groomsmen attire. Flowers.  Cake.  Dinner.  Seating.  Imitating impossible Pinterest pictures. And the logistics of transporting everything … Continue reading →

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The B-C-D-A quilt!

Posted on October 20, 2016 by destashification

Hours spent piecing and hand quilting a baby quilt.   Hours. Only to hold it up when finished and have the husband ask, “Why are the letters out of order?” So excited for a niece’s new baby that I just … Continue reading →

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Free People-esque for $6

Posted on February 1, 2016 by destashification

Love the Free People look.  Boho and comfortable! Don’t really love the prices. I came across a long ecru slub-knit top for $6.  It fit like a bag and the V-neck reached a point below my ribcage. But, it was … Continue reading →

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