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Smocked Laces: The Sequel
Posted by Claire on Jan 03 2014
I was able to squeeze in the third and fourth lessons for Nancy’s Smocked Laces course over the past couple of months. Now that I’ve gotten it back, I thought I’d show you the new laces I worked and the two I designed. If you missed my earlier overview, check out my post Smocked Laces […]
Smocked Laces
Posted by Claire on Oct 27 2013
I’ve taken several SAGA correspondence courses, including Advanced Stitches and Exotic Smocking. Over the summer, I decided to enroll in another course with Nancy Malitz (who taught Advanced Stitches) called “Smocked Laces and Design”. This is an interesting course because the design elements come not from a wide range of flosses or colours but from […]
Finished SAGA retreat outfit
Posted by Claire on Jun 23 2013
I’ve finished the Farmhouse smocked dress and embroidered jacket I began on retreat in Pennsylvania at the end of April. The dress is very flattering and while the construction is very detailed in this version (everything is sewn with french seams and hand stitched bias binding), I can imagine many possible short cut variations for […]
Exotic Smocking Project Mailed Away
Posted by Claire on Jun 09 2013
I’ve been working on my SAGA Exotic Smocking correspondence course samples for ages. I’m embarrassed how long it’s taken me to get my final lesson sample done up. I’m months overdue. But finally, on Friday, I was able to mail it off to Darcy. You could hear my sigh of relief clear to Quebec. Parts […]
Gail Doane 4-Piece Set workshop
Posted by Claire on Apr 27 2013
I ran away from home last week. But before you panic, don’t worry. I didn’t tie all my belongings up in a handerchief and set off on a raft; I went to Pennsylvania to attend the SAGA Needleart Retreat in State College. If I’d been thinking about the blog, I would have taken pictures but […]