Category Archives: Stash Couture

Destashification Christmas: Day 8 – Feathered Quilted Pillows

Posted on December 20, 2012 by destashification

On the 8th Day of the Destashification Christmas, me needles gave to me…. Two large feather quilted pillows. The Stash contained some rather expensive home decor fabric remnants in the color needed. The “crinkly” bronze/gold polyester was marked “Dry Clean … 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 Three

Posted on December 10, 2012 by destashification

On the third day of Destashification Christmas, my needles gave to me: A Lace Cashmere Scarf (with a K3 in the pattern)! The pattern is Estonian Garden Scarf/Wrap by Evelyn C. Clark.  The yarn is unbelievably soft, but sadly discontinued, … Continue reading →

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Manhattan Bound Ingenue Cardigan

Posted on October 2, 2012 by destashification

Football season has started – time for knitting projects. I have always wanted to knit the Wendy Bernard Ingenue sweater (LOVE top down knitting!), but wanted a cardigan rather than a pullover.  The upcoming trip to Manhattan  seemed to be … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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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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