Farmer's Market

Something new I noticed this summer.... our local farmer's market has become extremely popular.  Partly due to more publicity, some fun tasting events, and many of us no longer have home gardens.  I'm seeing a "Back to basics, natural, and organic" trend in our area.  The young families are also consignment and thrift store shopping like I have never seen before!  I love that some of old ways are becoming popular again and am waiting to see how it impacts the sewing industry.

Michie'

Free Smocked Pumpkins For A Straight Yoke

Little smocked pumpkins suitable for a straight yoke.  If you are  new to Picture Smocking or a little out of practice, this is a great design to start with!  Click here for the free down loadable design.

Michie'

Smocked Pumpkins For The Boys

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A couple of ideas for "Little Smocked Pumpkins" for the boys.  Watch the next blog for the down loadable design suited for straight yokes.

Michie'

Free "Little Smocked Pumpkins" Smocking Design

Here it is, "Little Smocked Pumpkins" in time for Fall.  The design is suitable for a bishop style dress or a straight yoke.  Click here for the free down loadable design!

Michie'

Little Smocked Pumpkins

A Bishop style dress made from lavender gingham, smocked with little pumpkins.  Watch the next blog for the free "Little Pumpkins" smocking design.

Michie'

Pins

One of the most overlooked, taken for granted, but terribly important item in our sewing baskets are good quality straight pins.  I am spoilt to my extra fine glass head pins.  The pins are great for fine fabric and I don't have to worry about a hot iron melting the head of the pin.

Michie'

Smocked Wagons

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It is time to get busy on Fall sewing.  I love navy blue gingham and with smocked red wagons, even daddy was okay with the outfit!  The smocking design is easy for those new to Picture Smocking and can be found in the "Beginning Smocking Book." 

And what is the boy doing?  Closing his eyes so that he can fully experience the breeze.  Maybe we should consider doing the same. :)

Michie'