Category Archives: Sewing

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 →

Posted in Beginner Sewing Projects, Modern, Quilting, Sewing, Sewing for a Teenager | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Beginner Sewing Projects, Embellishment, Sewing, Sewing for a Teenager | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Accessories, Purses, Sewing, Stash Couture | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in Sewing, Stash Couture | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Repurpose, Sewing, T-shirt remake, Tutorial | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Beginner Sewing Projects, Home Decor, Modern, Pinwheel, Quilting, Repurpose, Sewing, Tutorial | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Home Decor, Quilting, Sewing, Stash Couture | Tagged , | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Beginner Sewing Projects, Home Decor, Modern, Quilting, Sewing, Sewing for a Teenager | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Beginner Sewing Projects, Home Decor, Modern, Quilting, Sewing, Sewing for a Teenager | Tagged | 3 Comments