An updated list of free geometric smocking designs.

I am off to a family wedding, and hopefully some spring weather! As I was packing some spring transition pieces into my suitcase, I...

This is the fifth of our Smocking: The Basics posts. Previous posts include the History of Smocking Part 1 and Part 2, Pleating Resources...

Free bunny smocking plates and crafts to sew or stitch for Easter.

Today I am turning the blog over to Kelli Fox who continues to smock for her lovely teenage daughter! Yes, you can do this and Kelli and...

A video tutorial explaining how to read a smocking graph.

A video tutorial on how to pleat woven fabrics with a pleater and recommendations for purchasing a new or used pleater.

A history of English Smocking from the early 1300s up through modern day.

This is our adorable flower girl and ring bearer from my daughter's wedding! They did a wonderful job. The flower girl made sure to toss...

A wreath on the door just says Christmas, and personally I love the smell of the fresh cut greens as I enter the house! If you would...

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 have been busily working on a lovely smocked beaded ornament designed by Linda Gray for our SAGA (Smocking Arts Guild of America)...