A step by step tutorial on how to stitch the Wave Stitch used in hand smocking.

A step by step tutorial on how to stitch the basic cable stitch used in English Smocking.

A week ago at the Smocking Arts Guild of America annual convention I concluded my two year Presidency and stepped off the board. As I gave my final speech at banquet on Saturday evening, I reminded the membership that we are needleartists. Members of SAGA continue the tradition of generations of women using their talents to beautify the celebratory moments of life, and the mundane moments as well. By picking up their needle and creating something as elaborate as the heirloom