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Another Baby Quilt

Posted on August 30, 2019 by destashification

Another Baby!!! My niece is having a baby. So wonderful. She wanted to decorate the baby’s room in purple. So a purple baby quilt it is! I have always loved appliquéd hearts for a baby girl quilt. The purple fabrics … Continue reading →

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The Liberty Shirt – Phoenix Style

Posted on June 5, 2019 by destashification

Found this shirt during my WAYyyy too many minutes (hours) online. It costs just slightly less than car. Anyone who sews has uttered the phrase “I think I remember a very similar pattern.” And let the hunt begin! I knew … Continue reading →

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Dad’s Shirt -> Baby Shirt

Posted on February 12, 2018 by destashification

The quilts from his Dad’s Shirts were fun, and then his Dad had requested a shirt for the baby. Give me a minute! (OK, maybe 3 hours!) Baby-sized clothes can be a bit daunting due to the tiny little….., well, … Continue reading →

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Smocked Top for Adults

Posted on September 16, 2014 by destashification

Love smocking! I feel an artistic push to experiment with smocking on more adult garments!  The “long top over leggings” look seemed promising. The muslin (actually a teal linen blend) for this experiment was completed a few months back.  For … Continue reading →

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Silk Twill Tank Top with Subtle Smocking

Posted on May 11, 2014 by destashification

The flowy silk used for the Shadow Embellished Silk Top was not the first fabric I cut out for the top.  Initially I had selected a crisper silk twill in a paler lavender. Not wanting to return the cut fabric … Continue reading →

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The DD 2-Seam Infinity Scarf Tutorial

Posted on January 11, 2014 by destashification

The DD (Daughter of Destashifier), enjoys sewing gifts.  She developed the Stash Couture Infinity Scarf for Christmas gifts this year. She sewed this beautiful scarf for me using a purple burnout fabric which has been in The Stash for years. … Continue reading →

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Scrap Bag Bag Tutorial. Part 5: Securing lining to Bag.

Posted on October 4, 2013 by destashification

The bag sits nicely.  The zipper works well. It just needs a lining. Which is already constructed – it just needs to be secured to the inside of the Bag! Holding lining still inside-out, place it into outer bag. The … Continue reading →

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Luggage Tags: Stash Couture and Secure

Posted on September 23, 2013 by destashification

Travel and security seem almost synonymous anymore. Yet it was surprising to learn that all those beautiful open-faced fabric luggage tags are of concern as they show personal information. So today’s post is a tutorial for making secure fabric luggage … Continue reading →

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Beaded Scarf

Posted on March 29, 2012 by destashification

Beaded yarn is something to drool over!  Beautiful, but with a price in excess of $40 for 100 yards, it is prohibitively expensive. “I could make that for a fraction of the cost!”  (A comment every needleartist has made at … Continue reading →

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How to Make Those Faces

Posted on January 31, 2012 by destashification

Beaded Face Cabochons add just the right embellishment to purses and jackets.  The beading options are endless! This post outlines the steps to create a basic beaded face cabochon. Start with a polymer clay face.  They are simple to make … Continue reading →

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