Category Archives: Home Decor

Monkey Wrench

Posted on November 8, 2011 by destashification

The Long-Arm Quilter Extraordinaire returned the Monkey Wrench Quilt a few months ago, but I waited to post it until today as it was a gift for my sister. With a large fabric stash, there will be fabrics whose colors … Continue reading →

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Destashification Table Runner – Part 3

Posted on October 31, 2011 by destashification

The piecing is complete.  Part 1 and Part 2. The colors flow beautifully. Trim the excess foundation fabric(s) to 1″ larger than top. Step 10:  Layers: Now its time to quilt!  First step.  Build a sandwich. The bottom layer is … Continue reading →

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Destashification Table Runner Tutorial – Part 2

Posted on October 30, 2011 by destashification

First strip completed! Repeat sewing and flipping (and ironing) steps from Part 1 to add each subsequent strip. Verify the design is straight by checking after completing each strip that the square point aligns with the crease on the foundation … Continue reading →

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Destashification Table Runner – The Tutorial

Posted on October 30, 2011 by destashification

It’s October. Time for candy corn (best candy ever!) and now that  the costumes are done – time to think about sewing gifts for the holidays. With rotary cutting, straight seaming, foundation piecing, and endless color possibilities, the Destashification Table … Continue reading →

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The Temporary Teddy Bear Destash

Posted on October 26, 2011 by destashification

My Stash is comprised of fabric, yarn, ribbons, buttons, patterns – all things Needle-Artist related.  However, my daughter’s Stash is more universal.  Her largest is probably her stuffed animal collection. Her Teddy Bear collection rivals my yarn Stash in size … Continue reading →

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More on the 3-Generation New York Beauty Quilt

Posted on October 11, 2011 by destashification

I was blessed to receive fabric from my Grandmother’s Stash.  Many were very small pieces – no larger or wider than an an inch!  These precious pieces were safely stored until I found the perfect project.  Last spring I found … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Decor, New York Beauty, Quilting, Sewing, Stash Couture | 4 Comments

Destashification Challenge: Drapes from 2,000 miles away…

Posted on August 15, 2011 by destashification

“Mom,” said the son, “Mom, could you make some drapes for my new apartment?” Words every sewing mother waits to hear from her grown children…. The Stash provides many yards of silk dupioni in a blue-grey, and the coordinating pillows … Continue reading →

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The Three Generation Destashification Quilt

Posted on August 3, 2011 by destashification

Good to be back home… While I was traveling, the Long Arm Quilter Extraordinaire (please visit her website to more beautiful quilts) worked her magic on the New York Beauty Quilt wall hanging. This quilt is extra special to me … Continue reading →

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A Tablecloth and a Shower Curtain..

Posted on June 27, 2011 by destashification

A Table Cloth and a Shower Curtain. They combine for more than 5 yards of Raymond Waites fabric! The colors were perfect for my son’s bedroom.  They coordinated with the greyblue/green dupioni from The Stash that will be used to … Continue reading →

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