Oh what a sweet baby wearing this Bonnet! This fall will be the National Convention for the Smocking Arts Guild of America. Clas...

The class selected by the French Handsewers Saga guild included several useful and pretty  techniques. The technique come togethe...

Sunday morning I  teach my last class. Redwork - a favorite! This baby bubble is from the pattern Best Embroidered Baby Clothe...

I'm here at the Smocking National Convention in Orlando In my class we've been having fun stitching on a Baby Daydress.  We...

Well, I'm in Orlando at The National Smocking Arts Guild of course, with all the cool kids! Today is our first class day (not cou...

I received my latest issue of Saga News. This was a wonderful issue….all about Wee Care, including patterns and stitching information...

Heirloom Sewing stands up to the test of time.  The stitches, if by hand or machine, are worked carefully to last a long time.  The work...

In my class "Playing with Lace on an Heirloom Pillow" you will learn what to do when the lace Insertion crosses over each othe...

This dress features lace applied to fabric, tiny seams, entredeux, tucks, an old fashioned baby placket and a lacy hem. This sweet Ba...

I will be teaching Red work Embroidery for the  SAGA National Convention this fall. There are certain stitches that lend themselves t...

I just returned from the National SAGA Convention.  I just love this organization! Mission Statement The purpose of the Smocking...