A list of my favorite resources to get you started smocking.

Video tutorial on how to add a bullion rose embroidery stitch to smocking.

A video tutorial on the different needles used for smocking.

A video tutorial on how to block a bishop neckline.

Last year when I was taking down the Christmas tree I packed up the ornaments for my daughter who had just gotten married. Yesterday, I...

Fall has officially arrived here in Connecticut according to the weather if not the calendar. My thoughts are turning to pumpkins,...

Adding smocking to the Sweet Little Kisses sewing pattern to sew a quick simple knit dress for baby or toddler. Free smocking designs.

It is hard to believe but school has started up again for so many children. Here in New England, there are a few more days before that...

Last week my good friend Julie was on the blog to share her tips and tricks for stitching the gathered version of July Flowers. Today she...

Today I am welcoming to the blog my good friend Julie Stilwell. Julie is an amazing seamstress, an embroiderer and smocker...

Introducing July Flowers - the latest pattern from Pink Hollybush Designs, and the perfect back to school dress! When I introduced the...

Today's post is our last Christmas in July post ( you can see the previous ones here, here and here) and is a bit different. I decided to...