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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 […]
Primrose Bishop
Posted by Claire on Feb 02 2015
I’m finally getting a chance to show folks the bishop I finished over the Christmas holidays. This is Gail Doane’s Primrose, from the Country Bumpkin book Beautiful Bishops. I’ve made a bunch of bishops from this book, but I’ve always had my eye on the Primrose. It’s just so sunshiny and sweet. I started this […]
Paisley Park – Another UFO Finish
Posted by Claire on Jun 12 2014
I made great promises in January that this year was to be the year of UFO finishes! This was the year!! I was determined. So, I got two quilt tops made over the Christmas break and then everything seemed to grind to a halt. Drat that school! And work! Oh, and I live with some […]
My Saturday with the Forest City Smocking Guild
Posted by Claire on Jun 02 2014
Although it’s true that smocking is more popular in the States, especially in the south, there are still plenty of ladies here in Canada who love the art of smocking too. This past weekend, I spent some time with the members of the Forest City Smocking Guild, who are located in London, Ontario. For […]
SAGA 2014 Convention “Sewcation” in Orlando
Posted by Claire on May 01 2014
Do you have May 1 circled on the calendar? If you love smocking, embroidery or heirloom clothing you definitely should have a big, red circle round the date because that’s when registration for the 2014 SAGA convention officially opens. Come to Sunny Florida, get away from it all and take a Sewcation! Pattern drafting, adding special […]