One of my New Year's Resolutions was to learn how to smock. My sister kindly allowed my niece to be the first recipient of my smocking. I love the way it turned out.
It was so much fun to pick out a cute pattern, fabric and the color of embroidery thread. My niece is a sweet 8 year old and I hope she likes the colors.
I covered the buttons to match the fabric.
I loved making it... it has a few mistakes but a learning curve requires you to make mistakes. The important thing is you try! Next, I am working on a baby smocked outfit. I am sure there will be mistakes in the next outfit too.
Today, I am guest posting over at Sandy's blog. She is a fantastic hostess, Mom, wife and blogger. I am honored that she asked me to share my garden with her readers. I consider her a friend. Visit her and you will love her as much as I do.
Beautiful! What a great goal for this year. It turned out lovely. Thanks for sharing.
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The little dress is gorgeous! You are so good!
ReplyDeleteI'm off to visit 4RE right now. :)
The dress is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour garden IS beautiful! It's inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThis just blows my find. The most I can "sew" is to make a quilt! Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh my word! I know the little princess will look lovely in it. I am blown away by the process of smocking. You are so incredibly talented -- and I especially love the fabric covered button touch.
ReplyDeleteTuesday Hugs!
That dress takes me back to when my girls were little. I was always buying them little smocked dresses at fancy garage sales. You are so talented, I just saw your AMAZING garden on Sandy's blog! WOW, I'm impressed!!
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Melissa
Yes, you inspire me! Thank you again for guesting over at 4RE today, Cynthia! xo
ReplyDeleteLoved the pictures of your garden I viewed on the 4RE blog. Absolutely beautiful. Sweet smocked dress too! Lovely!
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