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Sew Beautiful Blog: Esther's Bishop and Bonnet Set
Sew Beautiful Blog: Esther's Bishop and Bonnet Set: "Today we have a charming bishop and bonnet set to share with you, made by reader Esther Grant of Keswick, Virginia. We think this little siz..."
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Article 17
Welcome to FALL and the wonderful warm colorsof this beautiful season! Embroidery design by JuJu Embroidery Embroidery design by Embroitique
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IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!
To ring in the holiday season, I was delighted to work on this special little dress, custom-made for Adorable Heirlooms. Check them out for beautiful fabric and notions as seen in this dress, made...
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WINTER ISN'T ALL THAT BAD
Well, the Christmas tree and decorations have been packed away. Family has come and gone and I miss them terribly. Cold days linger on with a few balmy days, but overall, I'm not a good cold-weather...
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AWESOMELY WONDERFUL START TO A NEW YEAR!
It was a great pleasure to end 2012 on a high note as I completed a sweet Christmas Bishop, my first ever store sample (smocking plate by Laurie Nash Anderson of Southern Stitches; as seen in Sew...
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CELEBRATING NATIONAL SMOCKING MONTH IN FEBRUARY
"The purpose of the Smocking Arts Guild of America is to preserve and foster the art of smocking and related needlework for future generations through education, service, communication and quality...
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INSPIRED BY DOWNTON ABBEY -- ART IMITATING LIFE OR IS LIFE IMITATING ART?
Quite often, I feel truly blessed to be a visual person. No matter how much I read and how many times I read the same thing over, words and letters never resound in my memory as crisply and vividly as...
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A Delightful Easter
Happy Easter, everyone!Thank goodness the dreary and cold days of winter are behind us! At long last, the beauty of Spring has arrived and daffodils are in full bloom in my garden. I will spend this...
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Time Flies in the Sewing Room
Oh My, How Time Flies When You're Having Fun in the Sewing Room! Has it really been 5 months since I last posted an update? Shame on me, because I have sew much to share! First of all, did I tell you...
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Happiness is a Cool, Crisp October Day!
So I finally accepted the fact that 3/4th of this year has passed us by and it's time to clean the yard and turn over a new leaf, so to speak, in my sewing room as well as our entire home! Lord knows...
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Converting a beautiful Wedding Gown into a Christening Gown
You can imagine how very excited I was when I was requested to convert a breath-taking wedding gown into a little boy's Christening Gown! At first glance, I confess, I had a lot of mixed feelings....
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The Miracle of Unconditional Love
Unconditional Love .... You simply can't buy it in a store or find it in a catalog It can't be ordered, manufactured, forced or controlled It just happens ... to those fortunate enough or blessed...
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Colors of Spring!
Happy Easter wishes to all. May new beginnings of this beautiful season bring you renewed hope and joy! Thank you, Sara Gordon Photography, and mothers of these beautiful little girls, for helping...
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I've been Published in Sew Beautiful Magazine!
It's hard to believe that my journey in heirloom sewing and smocking has culminated so wonderfully five years since I first re-discovered my love of needlework. No matter how much I have learned...
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How to make Smoked Baby Shoes
Babies and booties are simply meant for each other. Ever wonder how little smocked shoes are made? Well, it's not all too complicated at all. It's a bit tough to stitch together with the sewing...
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Amazing Sewing Circles and Pattern Groups
Ever wonder how much work goes into designing patterns so sewers everywhere can enjoy sewing to their heart's content without spending enormous amounts of time and effort figuring out all the math and...
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How to Serge a Perfect Angle Tip with a Rolled Hem
I'm thoroughly enjoying all the sewing and patterns designs going on in Face Book Groups. It's really wonderful to see amazing talent everywhere and great questions from new sewers worth writing...
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Spring Babies and Sorbet Colors for Triplets -- Chapter 1
How to make Prairie Points! How elated are you that Spring is finally here? My spirits are much brighter since daffodils emerged in my garden and I can finally work with windows wide open! My...
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Spring Babies and Sorbet Colors for Triplets -- Chapter 2
Prairie Points & PocketsA Special Keepsake Quilt for Triplets!Isn't this the most adorable sight you've ever seen? Thanks to great-aunt, Kelley Perea-Shafer, these little cherubs will have a most...
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The Wedding Gifts
Your expectation of this story, most likely, is the usual, traditional wedding gift story:Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue Well of course it is ... and so much more!My...
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