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A Year of Smocking!

Get a new smocking plate each month!

Only Available

Nov 25 - Dec 2

Bonus:

Threadsy Ornament included upon enrollment!

Get new Smocking Inspiration, expand your smocking skills with smocking plates that focus on some of the lesser known stitches & techniques, & take your smocking skills to the next level in 2025!

With a Year of Smocking you receive a new Smocking Plate delivered to your inbox each month!

Only for Sale Nov. 25-Dec 2nd!

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Why a Year of Smocking?

  • Have you ever wanted to expand your smocking skills but didn't know where to start?
  • Have you wanted to try some of the advanced smocking stitches but need some guidance on when and where they are appropriate to use?
  • Have you tried looking for smocking plates that use some of the advanced stitches but couldn't find any?
  • ​Are you bored with cables, waves and trellis but love to smock?

That'sWhy I Created a Year of Smocking!

The Van Dyke Stitch is an Advanced Smocking Stitch that is appropriate for an older girl or an adult. There will be a smocking plate that includes the Van Dyke stitch in The Year of Smocking!

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Here's What is Included:

  • On the 10th of each month you will receive a brand new smocking plate delivered to your email inbox. This is a digital PDF download.

  • The first smocking plate will arrive on  December 10th and continue through November 10th of the following year.

  • Each smocking plate will be in full color, include row by row directions, and include helpful tips for execution. 

  • The Smocking plates will focus on using some of the lesser known smocking stitches to help expand your smocking skills. Stitches such as Cretan, Van Dyke, Feather and Surface Honeycomb will be covered.

  • Unusual techniques such as Curved Smocking, Smocked Laces and Bargello smocking will also be included. 

I am so glad you want to expand your smocking skills!

Hi, I am Lisa and I am so glad that you want to expand your smocking skills in 2025.  I have been smocking for over 25 years, have my Artisan level certification in smocking from the Smocking Arts Guild of America and served as their national President from 2014-2016. I started Pink Hollybush Designs to share my love of smocking and sewing. I so love making one of a kind smocked garments first for my daughters and now for my granddaughter. In today's fast paced society, smocking is a relaxing and meditative way to slow down & create something beautiful with your own two hands. I want to encourage you to take a few moments for yourself during 2025 to expand your smocking skills and stitch something beautiful, so I created A Year of Smocking! So grab a cup of tea, take a few moments for yourself this next year,  and let me encourage you to expand your smocking skills!

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Will I be receiving something in the mail?

No, you will receive a digital PDF download that will be delivered to your email inbox on the 10th of each month. 

I am not sure I have the time for A Year of Smocking now, can I enroll in the future?

A Year of Smocking is designed to encourage you to take some time and enjoy your favorite past-time. Enrollment is only open Nov. 25th-Dec. 2nd. It may be offered in the future but I can't promise that. 

Will A Year of Smocking teach me how to Smock?

No, A Year of Smocking assumes that you know the basics of smocking. If you would like to learn to smock, check out the Learn to Smock Course.

Will there be videos showing how to execute the stitches or a community component where I can connect with others?

The Year of Smocking will include written tips and tricks to help you execute the stitches. If you are interested in video tutorials or the encouragement of a community, please come join us in the Sewing Circle. Enrollment for the Sewing Circle will open the last week in December. 

"My daughter wants you to know that you are a great teacher - she says my work/smocking/sewing has gone from above average to the next level above. She and my granddaughters thank you very much. Me too." Peggy D.

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The Threadsy Ornament Smocking Plate which includes the Raised Lattice Stitch will be arriving with your confirmation email!

Start expanding your smocking knowledge right away by smocking the Threadsy Ornament in time for Christmas!

Give yourself the gift of Smocking 

The Year of Smocking is only available
November 25th - December 2nd!

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