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From: swartzrn
Date: 04-10-2006, 12:14 PM (1 of 8)
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I love smocked outfits and I would love to learn how to smock. Can any of you ladies recommend ways to learn for someone with a busy schedule. I would love to find a class around here but time is a big problem for me. Are there any good books or videos? Thanks in advance..Julie Julie
"To see the future, look into a child's eyes." |
User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436 
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From: sewingnonie
Date: 04-10-2006, 01:50 PM (2 of 8)
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Welcome to smocking Julie,you will love it. I suggest,you read everything you can get your hands on. There are books,and video's also get a good smocking magazine like martha Pullen Sew beautiful. In the magazine,you will find advertisments for smocking shops and there might be one in your area where you can take at least one class. Also,I have a site dedicated to helping people learn to smock,there is always someone on there willing to walk you through a project. Lots of us seasoned smockers learned from books,so it is possible. Nonie http://www.everythingsewing.net |
User: sewingnonie
Member since: 09-23-2004 Total posts: 175 |
From: swartzrn
Date: 04-10-2006, 02:12 PM (3 of 8)
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Thanks Nonie--I just went to your site and am already into the smocking classes! I appreciate all the resources.
Julie
"To see the future, look into a child's eyes." |
User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436
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From: sewingnonie
Date: 04-10-2006, 11:58 PM (4 of 8)
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Great Julie! Love to welcome another smocker. It is a beautiful needle art. Nonie |
User: sewingnonie
Member since: 09-23-2004 Total posts: 175 |
From: swartzrn
Date: 04-19-2006, 02:19 PM (5 of 8)
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I'm actually planning on going to a beginner smocking class locally on Friday!! I am very excited. It's a great price and 2 1/2 hours so that's not too bad. This place has several different classes for different levels of smocking. I've always wanted to learn. Very excited.
Julie
"To see the future, look into a child's eyes." |
User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436
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From: sewingnonie
Date: 04-19-2006, 10:41 PM (6 of 8)
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Julie,I am soooo happy for you. I can see why you are excited and I am excited for you. So glad you were able to find a place. Now you will become hooked on smocking. Nonie |
User: sewingnonie
Member since: 09-23-2004 Total posts: 175 |
From: swartzrn
Date: 04-20-2006, 05:03 PM (7 of 8)
Well..found out that the class I thought I was going to get to go to had only ME register so I'm gonna hold off until the June class..oh well.. 
Julie
"To see the future, look into a child's eyes." |
User: swartzrn
Member since: 02-17-2006 Total posts: 436
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From: sewingnonie
Date: 04-23-2006, 04:20 PM (8 of 8)
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Oh I am so sorry,but glad you will still be able to take a class. Keep on practicing your stitches. Nonie |
User: sewingnonie
Member since: 09-23-2004 Total posts: 175 |
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