Category Archives: Accessories

Tutorial for Scrap Bag Bag. Part 2: Pockets, Handles, Sides and Base.

Posted on October 4, 2013 by destashification

All pieces, batting and lining have been cut out. Pockets have been “topped” with a contrast fabric….let the sewing begin. Sorry.  The sewing has to wait – just a bit longer.  Fusing comes first. Following manufacturer’s instructions, fuse the batting … Continue reading →

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Tutorial for the Scrap Bag Bag. Part 1: Pattern and Cutting

Posted on October 2, 2013 by destashification

The Scrap Bag Bag is a perfect overnight bag – fun, roomy, zippered closures, lightweight – and sews up quickly using Stash Fabrics. Today’s post is the tutorial for sewing these fun and functional Destashification bags. Materials: Fabrics – A … Continue reading →

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Even Simpler Secure Luggage Tags

Posted on September 23, 2013 by destashification

Secure and Simple:  The best type of Luggage Tag! Because the tag is made to hang closed, your personal information is not available while traveling! All that is required for this very simple (and secure) luggage tag is: Fabric Scrap … Continue reading →

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Luggage Tags: Stash Couture and Secure

Posted on September 23, 2013 by destashification

Travel and security seem almost synonymous anymore. Yet it was surprising to learn that all those beautiful open-faced fabric luggage tags are of concern as they show personal information. So today’s post is a tutorial for making secure fabric luggage … Continue reading →

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Dorm Room Pillows

Posted on September 21, 2013 by destashification

“I’ve decided to change the colors of my room.” Words that make every Destashifying Mother smile and head to the sewing room. “No more purple and teal.   I think I want blue and yellow.  Send me my blue comforter … Continue reading →

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Scrap Bag Bag

Posted on September 14, 2013 by destashification

Quilts made from fabric scraps are amazing.  But I thought I would try another Overnight Bag. This Overnight Bag was sewn with a Destashification Goal:  Use only fabric, batting, thread, ribbon, etc., from The Stash so Total Cost = $0. … Continue reading →

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Embellished Purse for 40 cents

Posted on June 23, 2013 by destashification

The oldest son’s wedding is the end of July. My dress is a blue-lavender lace – and gorgeous.  My shoes are ivory. Lugging a luggage bag-sized “Mom purse” would be guaranteed to ruin the outfit. Went through The Stash and … Continue reading →

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Seven Feet of Angora Scarf

Posted on January 22, 2013 by destashification

The Yarn Stash contains various beautiful (both in color and feel) yarns.  So when a niece asks for a long scarf, a beautiful Destashification yarn was easy to find. In The Stash was 5 skeins of this angora yarn of … Continue reading →

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Ghosts of Christmas Past

Posted on January 14, 2013 by destashification

Visiting family for the Christmas Holidays is always fun. While there I noticed many of the past Christmas presents are still being used, so I snapped a few pictures. These pillows were made several years ago to coordinate with a … 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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