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Smocking: The Art of Elegant Fabric Shaping
Smocking is one of those enduring needle arts that quietly transcends trends. While it’s often associated with heirloom baby dresses and delicate children’s clothing, smocking is far more versatile than its sweet, vintage reputation suggests. At its heart, smocking is a form of embroidery that adds stretch, texture, and beauty to pleated fabric. Whether used […]
Speedy Stitches: Exploring Machine Needlepoint Techniques
With all due respect to traditional hand sewing techniques, if there’s a faster, easier way to do it by machine—I’m in. So I started wondering: could I replicate needlepoint with my sewing machine? Turns out, I can!” Full disclosure: I don’t do needlepoint by hand, so if you sense a lack of familiarity with the […]
Wise Words and Witty Threads
Every now and then, while we’re elbow-deep in the archives digging for something entirely different (like sewing archaeologists), we stumble upon a true gem—an “oldie but goodie” that makes us stop, smile, and say, “Well this aged like a fine seam ripper.” This blast from 2010 is one such treasure: a hilarious and heartfelt presentation […]
