DeStash Sale and Modern Threads 2026

July 31 and August 1, 2026

Sid Cutter Pilot Pavilion, Albuquerque

DeStash Sale

It is the ULTIMATE Treasure Hunt for Crafters! Over 60 tables with quilt and craft supplies, fabric, yarn, even machines from shops and makers.  

NEW this year:  Craftprenuers Tables where you can promote your crafty hustle! 

DeStash Sale

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Table Sign Up

Want to do your own DeStash?  Clear out your craft studio and rent a table.  You can share your table with a friend if you like!  No finished goods, please; but tools, notions, fabric, unfinished projects, Patterns.  Over 400 people attend the DeStash event. 

Modern Threads

After you shop, get inspired by our members' quilts and the work of our featured artist.  You will see a special project involving more than 30 members -- it's really cool!

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Artist Reception

We always feature a special artist with a reception and a group of quilts influenced by that artist.  This year:  Michelle Jackson (she's one of us, too!)

We hope you love our

DeStash Sale and Modern Threads

as much as we do -- it is so fun!

Saturday, August 1st, 9am to 1pm

• more than 60 DeStash-ers set up their tables with all kinds of treasures

• The Saturday morning line up of shoppers  
• The Modern Threads Exhibit  -- we have incredible creativity in our midst -- T
• • Whisper Challenge -- 40 members participated in a unique round robin
  • Quilts around the ABQ Metro area
  • SPECIAL EXHIBIT by nationally known artist, Michelle Jackson
• the Raffle Prizes:  2 huge gift baskets of fabric and notions, a members made quilt AND a singer featherweight
• The sewing machines:  
• • Bob's Sewing and Vacuum Center always have several new ones for test drives (and, of course, for sale).  
  • Sew ResQ will have restored vintage machines
  • Some years as many as 30 vintage and newer model machines at DeStash-er Tables!
• the notions, tools, patterns, kits and UFO's
• Save $1 on Admission by signing up early!
• NEW! Craftpreneur tables so you can meet longarmers, embroidery and other crafters in business.