Author Archives: destashification

Manhattan Bound Ingenue Cardigan

Posted on October 2, 2012 by destashification

Football season has started – time for knitting projects. I have always wanted to knit the Wendy Bernard Ingenue sweater (LOVE top down knitting!), but wanted a cardigan rather than a pullover.  The upcoming trip to Manhattan  seemed to be … Continue reading →

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I Saved $210! The Destashification Overnighter

Posted on October 1, 2012 by destashification

I love these overnight bags.  They are $225 at the Smithsonian Store. I think if I added up the cost of all the items I might put in an overnight bag, the total would still fall far short of $225! … Continue reading →

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Season Spanning Stash Couture

Posted on October 1, 2012 by destashification

Needed something to wear for the Manhattan trip scheduled for next week! In Manhattan, autumn has arrived.  In Arizona, at 100+ degrees, it is still summer! What to wear in both places?  Season Spanning Stash Couture! The Pattern Stash included … Continue reading →

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Not Just Another Shapeless Team Mom T-shirt

Posted on September 20, 2012 by destashification

Having a son or daughter on a team or activity usually guarantees one thing – a T-shirt for Mom. Moms love showing support for the team – but might not  love with always being seen in a shapeless boxy T-shirt. … Continue reading →

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Grandpa’s Ties Quilt

Posted on August 13, 2012 by destashification

Ties from Grandpa. Beautiful silk neckties. Wonderful tactile silks with intricate designs. Much time was spent deciding just what quilt pattern would highlight the fabrics from these beautiful ties and pay homage to the man they belonged to. Pinwheel was … Continue reading →

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Stash Couture Watchband

Posted on July 27, 2012 by destashification

My watchband served me well.  But time eventually catches up with even the best watchband. After 3 years, it was frayed beyond repair, but the clasp still worked well. So, time for a replacement. The Stash includes beautiful ribbons, including … Continue reading →

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Update on the Postage Stamp Quilt

Posted on June 30, 2012 by destashification

I first posted about the Postage Stamp Quilt in March 2011- knowing it would be a VERY long term project.  It is a hand stitched quilt top of 1″ squares. After spending some time (OK, too much time) reviewing Postage … Continue reading →

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Squares and Stripes Quilt Pattern

Posted on June 27, 2012 by destashification

I received a few requests for the pattern I developed for the Quilt Top for my daughter. Although Squares and Stripes is the obvious name for this quilt, it might be considered a Goldilocks Quilt. The first attempt was the … Continue reading →

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As Ye Sew, So Shall Ye Rip

Posted on June 24, 2012 by destashification

Persons who sew know that feeling of “something is just not right.” It might be the colors, it might be the design, it might be a combination – but we know we are not happy with some aspect. Oh, we … Continue reading →

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MMQ: Final Block and Sashing

Posted on June 12, 2012 by destashification

The 16th and final block for the MMQ is a simple 1″ square in the middle of the 4″ center design block. This block is “A Square in a Square in a Square!” Once all 16 squares are complete – … Continue reading →

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