Category Archives: Embellishment

SOS: Save Our Shorts!

Posted on April 21, 2013 by destashification

We all have them. That one pair of shorts (or pants) that fit “just right.”  The waistband is not too tight, nor is it too high or too low. We wear them around the house, maybe to the mailbox, possibly … Continue reading →

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Embellished Military Jacket – Take 2

Posted on February 7, 2013 by destashification

Found a military jacket on clearance – it was missing a few buttons. The jacket had princess seaming and some sleeve detail that just screamed out “Embellish Me!”  Not being one to deny a screaming jacket, it came home with … Continue reading →

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Vogue Tunic Top

Posted on January 14, 2013 by destashification

Vogue 8854 looked like the perfect cold weather comfort top. Just the right amount of “style.” Long enough to wear with leggings and boots.  Comfortable enough for knitting on the couch. Vogue indicates it is designed for knits, but I … 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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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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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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Huck Towel Graph

Posted on June 8, 2012 by destashification

Most Huck Towel designs can be replicated from a picture. However, the wave section  of the Stash Couture Huck Towel design Waves with “Lace” Edge, creates a colorblending optical illusion that makes it difficult to see individual threads. The following … Continue reading →

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Stash Couture Top from a Remnant

Posted on May 24, 2012 by destashification

What does one do with a  remnant of less than a yard? The Stash contained a lemon yellow sheer print that just cried out to be transformed into a summer top.  However, most patterns – even the simplest tank tops … Continue reading →

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Stash Couture Huck Towels

Posted on May 23, 2012 by destashification

Graphed Pattern and instructions for the Wave with “Lace” Edge design can be found by clicking here. Embroidered Huck Towels harken back to the days when women transformed common everyday objects into pieces of art with needle and thread. Kitchen … Continue reading →

Posted in Beginner Sewing Projects, Embellishment, Home Decor, Huck Towel, Sewing, Stash Couture | 15 Comments