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From: onebigladybug
Date: 01-05-2007, 08:55 PM (1 of 4)
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I'm Debbie a/k/a onebigladybug from MD. I've been receiving the newsletters for a while now. I've retired a year ago and want to start sewing. I have several machines and lots of fabric. I bought my first machine back in 1988 and took a few lessons here and there. My sister who lives in SC was quite the seamtress. But alas too far away to teach me . One thing I'm interested in is making smocked Christmas ornaments. I saw these at a church craft fair several years ago. Does anyone out there know anything about making these? thanks, debbie |
User: onebigladybug
Member since: 10-29-2006 Total posts: 2 |
From: AndreaSews
Date: 01-05-2007, 10:35 PM (2 of 4)
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Hi Debbie. Welcome. I've never tried smocking, but I like your approach--start with a nice small project while learning. Here's one to get you started. Smocked Christmas Ornament (http://www.everythingsewing.net/ornament.htm) Stick around.
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: cshortsew
Date: 01-06-2007, 09:03 AM (3 of 4)
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Hi Debbie, Welcome to the group. Sorry I can't help with the smocking but with all the talent in this group I'm sure there is someone who can help. Carol cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: esrun3
Date: 01-06-2007, 11:09 PM (4 of 4)
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Hi Debbie, welcome to the gang! I'm not a good resource for smocking for you but I know with all the knowledge around here someone will be along soon if the link Andrea left for you doesn't work out.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
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