[PamieSue1]

I was looking for something in the cedar chest on Sunday when the family was at our house. Look what I found! My granddaughter is modeling (although wrinkled from being folded) a dress I smocked and her mother wore 31 years ago. My grandson is modeling 2 items I smocked for my son that we wore 31 years ago. Grandson needs to grow a tad and then they will fit. All items are in perfect condition, just need a pressing.

 

[London Girl]

Lovely work and very cute kids!!!

 

[Millierhan]

What a find. They are beautiful ( and the children are too)

 

[bwtyer]

Adorable grandchildren and lovely smocking. My sister did a lot of smocking but I never did. What a good feeling for you to see the clothes being worn by the grandkids.

 

[kiwiannie]

Awesome work. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[quiltdaze37]

SUPER!!!!!

 

[Coral McRae]

I love smocking: I haven't done any, but I do have a 16 needle smocker. I need to replace the needles.

Your smocking is lovely. I am so pleased these garments will be worn again.

 

[kashka]

I have always wanted to lean how dothis beautiful craft. I admire that you can!

 

[jaml]

Beautiful! I love to do the smocking.

 

[Gundi2]

very nice.

 

[happy senior]

Beautiful work and cute kids. Millierhan,what kind of puppy is that in your avatar?

 

[Krecreator]

I have been an English teacher for over 30 years. Look up a local SAGA chapter in your area. (Smocking Arts Guild of America) I am sure they can direct you to a teacher. I tell my students that English smocking is 2x the fun and 1/2 the work of counted cross stitching. With the little prince sporting hand smocked English outfits, NOW is the time to learn so your grands will be equally well dressed. Many of my own outfits, worn 60 years ago have been worn through my children and now their children. I love seeing the little ones dressed in beautiful play clothes and they love showing off MaMommy's handiwork.

Hope you find a local teacher. I am in Virginia and would be happy to ask about for a teacher is your area if you are interested. It is such an easy form of fiber artistry.

 

[Krecreator]

Woops, Not and English teacher, An English Smocking Teacher....sorry.

 

[gcoop]

Beautiful, classic smocking is timeless