Category Archives: Modern

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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Stash Bohemian Bedroom

Posted on June 2, 2015 by destashification

“Mom, I am moving into an apartment at college.  Can you help me decorate it?” Oh, yes.  Yes, I can. Have Stash, Will Decorate. The desk, chair, and chest of drawers were second hand.  We painted them with two greys.  … Continue reading →

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Ohio Star Quilt: Beautiful Quilting

Posted on August 5, 2013 by destashification

The Ohio Star Quilt met me 2,000 miles from home. The Long Armed Quilter had worked her magic in record time and had shipped it so that it and I would arrive in time for my son’s wedding. As I … Continue reading →

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Grandpa’s Ties Pillows

Posted on January 17, 2013 by destashification

When Grandpa passed, his ties became a quilt for his daughter, but there were small scraps left over. When fabric has a sentimental value, a project can be found for even the smallest scraps. The long narrow pieces of fabric … Continue reading →

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CD Quilt Tutorial

Posted on January 16, 2013 by destashification

Circle Quilts are a great way to use scraps of fabric – and stay warm while stitching during these colder evenings! Pottery Barn used to have one, Garnet Hill has one currently – they seem to be available commercially in … 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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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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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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