Category Archives: Sewing

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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MMQ – A few more blocks

Posted on June 10, 2012 by destashification

Sixteen blocks are needed for the MMQ top.  These 4 blocks include a simple 4″ square, a modified sailboat block, a shaded 4-patch block and a “W” alphabet block. The 4″ square is perhaps the simplest block.  The fabric is … 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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MMQ: Log Cabin Block Variations

Posted on June 7, 2012 by destashification

The Log Cabin Quilt Block is a very common block in traditional quilting. Traditional Log Cabin Quilts are typically sewn with a red center square and alternating sides of light and dark as in this example from the TLC Home … Continue reading →

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MMQ Blocks 5, 6 and 7: Pinwheel and Variations

Posted on June 6, 2012 by destashification

Pinwheel is another traditional quilting pattern. When multiple blocks are joined – especially if completed in brightly colored and patterned fabric – the quilt top appears to be in motion! (see more at TLC Home Website) Block 2 was a … Continue reading →

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MMQ Blocks 2, 3 and 4

Posted on June 5, 2012 by destashification

The MMQ Blocks for today are very simple – instant gratification! Block 2 is a Half Square Triangle – a single seam creates the center 4″ design block! Half Square Triangles are used in a multitude of traditional quilt blocks, … Continue reading →

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The MMQ – Modern Monochromatic Quilt: Block 1 and Border

Posted on June 5, 2012 by destashification

Urban. Contemporary. Modern. One might consider those odd words to use to describe quilting – and age old art form. Blacks and Greys – monochromatic colors were used to create simple blocks for a Modern Monochromatic Quilt. When piecing these … Continue reading →

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Huck How-To

Posted on May 27, 2012 by destashification

Embroidering huck toweling (also called Swedish Weaving) produces beautiful, intricate-looking detail on useful kitchen towels.  It is also very simple…. and because the needle used is blunt – relatively painless! Today’s post was to be a tutorial, but is more … 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 →

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