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...

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...

How to alter the Alice sewing pattern from Tessuti Fabrics to add smocking.

I am so excited to introduce you to the May Garden Jumper Pattern! This little jumper pattern has been a labor of love for me and I am so...

Last week Kelli was on the blog with her adorable diaper shirt with a smocked ruffle which you can read about here and see below. She...

My friend Kelli has been smocking again and so today I am turning the blog over to her to inspire you with another amazing creation!...

It's time for another smocking tutorial! One of my favorite smocking stitches is Surface Honeycomb. It is considered an advanced stitch...