Sunday, November 8, 2015

OCTOBER SHOW 'N SHARE


One of our members entered this precious baptismal gown, which she created from a wedding dress.  It won a blue ribbon in the Wisconsin State Fair, and Best Smocked Entry (sponsored by the Milwaukee Chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild of America).


Look at the amazing smocked detail!


She also made this cute smocked elephant, which won an award in last year's Wisconsin State Fair.


Look at the intricate smocked detail.  Impressive!


A member smocked this sweet Wee Care gown for donation to St. Joseph's Hospital's neonatal department.  The smocking really stands out..so nicely done!


Saturday, November 7, 2015

SEPTEMBER SHOW 'N SHARE




One of our members won the top sewing award in the state at the 2015 Wisconsin State Fair with this beautifully made, smocked blouse.


The smocked detail is easier to see here.  So well done!


She also made this sweet smocked doll dress.


See the lovely smocked detail.  


...and she made this jacket.


Such a nice fit.  It will definitely get lots of use!


...and finally, she made this Halloween table runner.


The judges were so impressed with how everything was lined up.  Such a great job!



One of our other members made this fun reversible apron for the Wisconsin State Fair.


Side one...


and Side two.


She also made this coordinating sparkly, royal blue little girl and doll dress set.


See the detail of the dress, and its matching headband...


and the glittery mary janes 


...with hand made mini-rosettes using one of Kari Mecca's techniques.  Too cute!


In addition, this member made this "Seasons Greetings" Christmas horse.  Very festive!


...and this little girl's skirt set...


with a cute ribbon back tie perfect for summer fun.


...and finally, she made this gorgeous scarf for the fair.

OUR MEMBERS HAVE BEEN BUSY MAKING MANY OTHER ITEMS ALSO...


One member made four precious Wee Care gowns in pink.


Smocking Detail - Gown #1


Smocking Detail - Gown #2 (I love the variegated floss!)


Smocking Detail - Gown #3


Smocking Detail - Gown #4


A different member brought these hangers that she had smocked a while back.


One in blue...


...and one in peach.  So special!


And one of our members has been working on quilting projects.  Love this!


Finally, one member brought her "Mystery of the Five Diamonds" sampler from the SAGA Smock Along.  The variegated thread makes it so eye catching!  I'm sure she will be sewing it into something fabulous!



Sunday, November 1, 2015

AUGUST SHOW 'N SHARE



A member made this special Wee Care gown in blue.


A different member created this gown using a pretty fall palette.


This sweet gown was also created by one of our members.


One more Wee Care gown, with an interesting heart detail. So beautiful!