I am not sure where fall went, but the pellet stove is pumping out the heat, the leaves are mostly on the ground, and it is time to think...

I just finished eating my lunch outside on the back deck. That certainly doesn't happen in New England on October 10th very often! So...

Fall is definitely here in New England, although due to our lack of rain, this is not going to be one of our better Falls color wise. So...

When I posted Findley, I promised that I would soon put up a tutorial for adding a ruffle to the back of a pair of bloomers, and so...

I am not sure why I associate owls with Fall, but I always do. Perhaps it is the Halloween connection, but somehow owls seem to go with...

Findley is a free smocking design.

I don't have a lot of antique sewing tools, but this little guy keeps me company in my sewing room, and I thought you might be interested...

A round up of free Picture Smocking Plates for Girls.

This free Blooming Rose Smocking Design is perfect for a little girl's dress.

Last week I had the chance to visit the Brimfield Antiques Show. Not very much came home with me from that day, but there was one...

When we released our first smocking pattern, Mama and Baby Giraffe, I promised more were on the way. Our next Smocking Plate is completed...

I am so excited to announce our first Downloadable Smocking Plate Design: Mama and Baby Giraffe! Fiona inspired Little Hippo: and in...