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Smocking
Smocking Projects, Winter and Spring
Posted by Claire on Feb 14 2012
Another session of swimming lessons is upon us, which means another session of easy to smock from the sidelines garments under way. Here’s the first one, which is a square yoke design from AS&E #30, published in 1994. It’s one I’ve had my eye on for a while and when I found a deep […]
Smocking Updates
Posted by Claire on Dec 13 2011
December is such a busy month but I have managed to sneak in some smocking and thought I’d show you a few progress shots. I’ve finished the ribbon embroidery and all of the embroidery on “Felicia“, a square yoke dress I started *ages* ago. It’s been tucked up in my smocking basket, waiting for me […]
Grace Knott Smocking to Close
Posted by Claire on Nov 09 2011
Holy Smokes! Grace Knott is closing its doors after 81 years? Say it ain’t so. It’s a Canadian institution. I wore GK designs. My great aunt smocked GK designs on the dresses she made in the 1940s and 1950s. They were one of the best smocking supply places around and because they were Canadian, I […]
Bin There, Done That
Posted by Claire on Oct 03 2011
You know those sewing projects that seem like a good idea when you start out? The ones you’ll be able to sew up quickly? Use up some stash, try a cute new pattern and knock off another to-do on the list? That won’t take a lot of fiddling or squidging or would-you-just-lay-flat-you-stupid-piece-of…because they’re just so […]
A Very Tiny (Free) Smocking Design
Posted by Claire on Aug 30 2011
It’s been a while since I’ve posted any new smocking designs, so here is a quick and easy trellis band. This one is very small – perfect for a baby’s nightgown or when you just need a small amount of something at the centre front. Then again, it would be a simple matter of extending […]