Happy Valentine's Day!
Valentine's Sachet
Looking for a quick Valentine's project? How about this counterchange heart plate? It makes a sweet little sachet, or it fits nicely on a styrofoam ball for an ornament. It's easy to start and easy to finish.
This pattern is just one project in "A Circle of Friends: The Project Notebook of the Smocking Arts Guild of America," which was presented to attendees at the 1994 National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. The Yankee Chapter from Rhode Island contributed it to the notebook, and it smocks up nicely. (Sample in photo is not blocked.)
Counterchange Heart Sachet
Yankee Chapter of SAGA, Rhode Island
Materials Required:
Ribbon Floss or Ribbon Thread
Beeswax to prevent stitches from slipping (not used in above sample)
Size 6 or 7 embroidery or quilting needle
7"x15" piece of Polished Apple Cotton 3/8" gingham check
fabric
10" piece of 1/8" ribbon to match for tie
Instructions:
1. Counterchange the design included (below) for gingham fabric two times.
2. The counterchange design forms two large hearts (one for the front and one for the back), two borders and a casing.
3. After the smocking has been completed, fold the fabric with the right sides together and line up the stripes or checks by holding the fabric up to the light.
4. Stitch along the side and straight across the bottom following the lines of the fabric. Trim seam and turn right side out.
5. Starting at the center front of the top row of smocking, thread the ribbon through the vertical stitches that form a casing. Pull up and tie a bow.
6. You finished! This little sachet is now ready for potpourri or candy or jewelry or anything else you like.
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New SAGA Smock-A-Long
Ever wonder how to smock a scalloped shape?
Join your smocking sisters and learn (or perfect) the Curved Line Technique. Evelyn Philip, a long-time teacher of SAGA correspondence courses, has given SAGA permission to offer her course, A Study in the Curved Line Technique, online to SAGA members. To participate, you must register for the course.
Your first lesson will be emailed to you on March 1. You will receive an additional lesson weekly for a total of three lessons. To participate, you must be registered by March 15. Artisan points can be earned for finishing this class. To receive the points, you must have finished the course and sent your picture to facilitator Jann Young by April 30.
For more info or to register for the Smock-A-Long, go to SAGA's website, smocking.org, or check out the SAGA Facebook group page.
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