The Milwaukee Area Chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild met in February to share their ideas and creations. We also learned tips to help us with picture smocking, including how to prepare and stitch, Some members tried their hand at creating there own design to coordinate with a purchased fabric swatch.
Here are two picture smocking samplers made by members as part of our program:
Here's a closer up view of one sample:
....and the other:
Previously, a member created this template based on a fabric she wanted to use for a garment her granddaughter requested for a special school performance of "Let it Go":
Here is the fabric made into a cape with the coordinated dress with a smocked inset using beads:
....and the garment in action:
Members learned that Picture Smocking is a great way to personalize an item. I am sure we will see more picture smocked items in the very near future!
Chapter Show 'n Share
A member received these handwoven items as part of an Christmas exchange. The white and Burgundy ones are great examples of Huck weaving. See the detail below:
Just beautiful!
WEE CARE GOWNS made by members for donation to a local hospital here in Milwaukee:
Gown 1 - See the detail below:
So precious!
Gown 2 - See the detail below:
Beautiful for spring!
Gown 3 - See the detail below:
Just lovely!
Gown 4 - See the detail below:
Beautiful white on white!
