Author Archives: destashification

Just a blouse, Ma’am. Just a blouse.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by destashification

I needed a blouse. Just a simple blouse. The search was on! …and then off.   I am not much of a shopper. Blouses without shoulders….,                                   … Continue reading →

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Destashification Christmas: Day 8 – Feathered Quilted Pillows

Posted on December 20, 2012 by destashification

On the 8th Day of the Destashification Christmas, me needles gave to me…. Two large feather quilted pillows. The Stash contained some rather expensive home decor fabric remnants in the color needed. The “crinkly” bronze/gold polyester was marked “Dry Clean … Continue reading →

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Destashification Christmas: Day Six – Huck Towels

Posted on December 20, 2012 by destashification

On the sixth day of Destashification Christmas, my needles gave to me….. Several Huck Towels!  The perfect Hostess Gift, Aunt Gift, Friend Gift. Just a perfect gift for so many! Colors can be made to match the recipients kitchen…or just … Continue reading →

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The Destashification Christmas – Day Five

Posted on December 19, 2012 by destashification

  On the fifth day of The Destashification Christmas, my needles gave to me:  5 *100 quilting stitches (approximately). … ..stitched into a feathered heart pillow.  The subtlety of the quilting makes it difficult to see in the picture to … Continue reading →

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The Destashification Christmas: Day Four

Posted on December 10, 2012 by destashification

On the fourth day of The Destashification Christmas, my needles gave to me: Four Owl Placemats. The wings form pockets for silverware and napkins! Just too adorable – especially when one has a relative that collects owls! This was a … Continue reading →

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The Destashification Christmas – Day Three

Posted on December 10, 2012 by destashification

On the third day of Destashification Christmas, my needles gave to me: A Lace Cashmere Scarf (with a K3 in the pattern)! The pattern is Estonian Garden Scarf/Wrap by Evelyn C. Clark.  The yarn is unbelievably soft, but sadly discontinued, … Continue reading →

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The Destashification Christmas Day Two

Posted on December 9, 2012 by destashification

On the Second Day of Destashification Christmas, my needles gave to me… Two Bed Socks. Hand knit wool (washable) socks help counter the effects of those cold floors and cold nights. The pattern is Kumara Bed Socks from Interweave Knits. … Continue reading →

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The Destashification Christmas Day One

Posted on December 9, 2012 by destashification

Christmas was always handmade – until we relocated 2,000 miles away!  This year, we are traveling back to snow country so the handmade Destashification Christmas will be packed in our luggage for the trip! On the First Day of The … Continue reading →

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Stripes Quilted with Bubbles

Posted on October 25, 2012 by destashification

The “I Can’t Sew a Straight Line Quilt” enjoyed its stay at the Long Armed Quilter. With less than 24 hours to wheels up for a trip to  visit the daughter whose claim of not being able to sew a … Continue reading →

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Never Too Old for Trick or Treat!

Posted on October 22, 2012 by destashification

My 20-something daughter and her friends still enjoy Halloween. No Fairy Princess costumes for them – they wanted a more modern look. So Ipods it was! We used our older-than-technology-should-be ink jet printer to print the “screen” and the controller … Continue reading →

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