Smocking Ornaments for Trees for Troops
I know it is early to think about Christmas, but if you want to bring a little joy to someone else at Christmas time, now is the time to...
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Thoughts on the Fabric Stash
I took a quick run through the new books section of the library the other day (I am a voracious reader) and picked up Clara Parkes newest...
Adding a Ruffle to Bloomers
When I posted Findley, I promised that I would soon put up a tutorial for adding a ruffle to the back of a pair of bloomers, and so...
Learn to Smock with our Bonnet Pattern and Kit
I am so exciting to introduce our next smocking kit and pattern! Our Smocked Bonnet Pattern and Kit is available for pre-order in the...
Fall Sewing: The Midi Skirt
For the past year or so, fashion magazines have predicted that the skirt length is going lower and the midi is coming back. This fall we...
Back to School Sewing with Owls
I am not sure why I associate owls with Fall, but I always do. Perhaps it is the Halloween connection, but somehow owls seem to go with...
Transitioning to Fall with the Great Shirt Dress
This is the second in a series of posts on Back to School Sewing, only this post is on sewing a little something for yourself. Knowing...
The Bullion Stitch
Time for a tutorial on the bullion stitch. The bullion stitch is so versatile and often used to add a special touch on smocked garments....
An Antique Sewing Bird and the Mary Frances Sewing Book
I don't have a lot of antique sewing tools, but this little guy keeps me company in my sewing room, and I thought you might be interested...
Blooming Rose, Free Smocking Design
I was recently chatting with my good friend Kelli about the upcoming class she is teaching for the Chesapeake Treasures chapter of SAGA...
My find at Brimfield and a little Smocking History
Last week I had the chance to visit the Brimfield Antiques Show. Not very much came home with me from that day, but there was one...
Little Birdy: a downloadable smocking pattern.
When we released our first smocking pattern, Mama and Baby Giraffe, I promised more were on the way. Our next Smocking Plate is completed...
Mama and Baby Giraffe: A Downloadable Smocking Plate!
I am so excited to announce our first Downloadable Smocking Plate Design: Mama and Baby Giraffe! Fiona inspired Little Hippo: and in...
Attaching Crochet Lace with a Roll and Whip.
A beautiful way to finish the edges of a garment and apply a special touch is to add a touch of lace. In this tutorial I am going to walk...
Development of a Pattern: Touring McCall's Pattern Company
This past Tuesday, I had the privilege of attending a tour of the McCall’s Pattern Company in New York City, as part of a Smocking Arts...
Picture Smocking on Knits: Yes You Can!
In my last post on smocking with knits, I advised that the nature of knits would make picture smocking difficult. Well my friend Kelli...
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