November Program

PROGRAM

Tips and Tricks 

to 

Improve Smocking Stitches

Roberta used several different methods to demonstrate her tips on how to ensure the baby wave stitches were all even across a row.

The members would gather around her for a stitching demonstration after she had already discussed the stitch technique and drew a diagram of what she would do by hand stitching.

Here several members look on as Roberta shares the stitching trick to make all rows snug up close without overlapping.

Thank you Roberta for sharing all of your tips for improving our stitches.

She is planning a longer more in-depth program for those who may be interested in basic smocking stitches. For more information about the date and location, please contact her.

November Show and Share

SHOW AND SHARE

Brenda bought a Carter's Children's Jacket and appliquéd this fantastic sailboat design which she found at the Houston Quilt Festival.

She created this cute stuffed puppy from fleece using a pattern from Carol's Zoo.

It looks like Brenda had lots of time on her hands last month as she also made this tree skirt which she adapted from a table topper using quilting cotton. All wonderful items!

Nikki found this wooden bed, painted it white and added a cute quilt and a few throw pillows for her granddaughter. 

Once again Trena inspires us with her creativity with silk ribbon embroidery, absolutely beautiful!

This blue floral, Chery Williams bishop was made up in Leslie lawn from Heirloom Imports, smocked with a design from AS&E issue 36 which was slightly adapted by Roberta.

This darling bishop was also done in a baby blue floral with large pink embroidered roses from the smocking plate from AS&E issue #46.

Leda has been smocking for over 30 years, here is her very first  "How to..." from pleating to smocked sampler pillow.

She now is embroidering in the hoop! This cute travel pillow by Anita Goodesign designs is among her accomplishments.

MOS Evening Meeting

Show and Share 

plus

Program

A new member, Jessica shared her talent of sewing with this darling maroon jumper and polka dot bloomers. She used a McCalls pattern.

Jessica did a little smocking from an old "Sew Beautiful" design 'Candy Corn'. Using a 'Pitter Patter' pattern this black cotton jumper features co-ordinating fabric on the side panels.

Our fabulous member, Kathleen provided a great program on zippers. She is mulit-talented! 

Be sure to visit her blog.