While smocking dates back to the Middle Ages, picture smocking is relatively recent. Here is a little info about its history and origin.

Tawn Hunka is back on the blog today just in time for Christmas with another creative smocked Christmas Ornament. Tawn is the designer...

December is just around the corner and Thanksgiving is only days away! Little ones in picture smocked outfits for Christmas are so...

Check out Little Heirloom Angel's Baby Bishop Diaper Set and Pretty Panties for a great baby gift.

How to adapt the Honey Smocked Dress pattern to a sleeveless design.

Registration is open for the Honey Stitcher's Circle!

Comparing different types of threads for smocking on both batiste and cotton knit.

A sewing tutorial on how to add a side panel to a smocking insert.

Tips on sewing the Infant Snowdrift Pattern for babies.

Get Started Smocking with this free email series! Want more instruction, then check out the Learn to Smock Video Course!

Adding lace to the button band and sleeve of a baby's breath baby gown pattern.

A video and blog tutorial on how to add a pre-pleated insert to a garment.