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picture smocking
Another Peep at Bo Peep
Posted by Claire on Jan 23 2016
I’ve finished Bo Peep. Finally. When we last left our animal-herding friend two years ago, she was in the early stages. Now all of the picture smocking is complete and I think it looks good, although there are a few things I will be tweaking when I smock it again. Why, you ask, am I […]
Perfect Picture Smocking – A New SAGA Correspondence Course
Posted by Claire on Jan 08 2015
Have you ever wanted to learn to picture smock? Tried it and been unhappy with your results? Well, I’m delighted to announce a cure for what ails you: Perfect Picture Smocking is SAGA’s newest correspondence course, designed to help you master picture smocking, and I am SAGA’s newest teacher. This is a five-part correspondence course open […]
Flowers, Showers and Smocking
Posted by Claire on May 28 2014
And now for something completely different! I don’t want you to think that I only like or smock ‘fancy’ dresses like my recent wool and lace confection. In fact, most of the children’s clothes I sew are destined for everyday wear – I make play shorts and sweat pants for the boys, sundresses and easy […]
Free Smocking Plate: Three Little Kittens
Posted by Claire on Nov 29 2013
Now that the weather’s gotten cold and we’ve seen the first snow of the season, I thought I’d share a winter-ish plate with you all, since it’s been a while since I’ve posted a freebie. I thought about doing a Christmas one but since I seem to be on a nursery rhyme kick of late […]
A Peep at Bo Peep
Posted by Claire on Nov 09 2013
I usually keep a bit of smocking in my car so that when I’m playing taxi, I’ve got something to work on while I’m sitting on the sidelines of whatever destination I’ve shuttled the boylets. My latest project is a picture smocked design that I will be submitting in the new year as part of […]