This little birth announcement was designed as a multimedia needlework project with a whimsical touch. You can smock the whole design, work it in cross stitch, embroider the design or combine these techniques for a really unique project. Admittedly you … Continued
Judith Marquis explains the smocking ratios for different fabrics. Photos include 6 different smocking ratios using soft batiste, broadcloth, flannel, and 21 wale corduroy. Excellent article for those wanting to further their sewing, dressmaking and smocking skills! Read more in … Continued
It’s winter and the snow forms drifts here and there across the fields in the country, yards and streets in town. This furry cushion reminds us of those soft wind-blown formations. If you’re a skier perhaps this will bring to … Continued