SEPTEMBER 2017 SHOW 'N SHARE

We had our pre-pleated fabric challenge competition....

Our winner was:

This pretty two piece skirt-set for dolls!

The front close-up view...

...and the back view close-up

And 2nd Place went to:

This one piece Italian smocked dress!

....and here is a close-up of the smocking.

It is also smocked in the back!

And 3rd place went to this wine bottle cover...

....such an original idea...

...with beaded grapes detail!

One of our members made this sweet Wee Care gown...

...see the smocking detail....

....and the heart hem detail.  Precious!

A member won a 2nd place ribbon at the Wisconsin State Fair for this elegant doll dress...

....here is the bodice detail...just lovely!

This autumn inspired table runner was made by a member using a simple method...

...it is two rectangles of different sizes sewn together with a closed end.

Another member finished her "Swirl Smocking" project and added it to a wooden handled mirror...

....here is the smocking and finishing details.  So pretty!

A different member finished her "Swirl Smocking" in a frame...

...using a delicate doily for the finishing touch.  Just beautiful!

KEEP ON CREATING!

September Show 'n Share

One member smocked this Wee Care gown....

She used the Van Dyke stitch to make it so special!

She also smocked this Wee Care gown...

The heart smocking makes it so precious!

One member finished her temari ball from our Christmas in July program...Love it!

A member shared an article in the Fall Sew News magazine....

"Pleats on Point", which shows a technique that many of us know as "Shark's Teeth".

Keep Creating!!!!!

MILWAUKEE AREA CHAPTER OF SAGA'S CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Great Food!

A close-up of the beautiful baked creations....

....and more beautiful baked creations!

...and then we enjoyed the National Smocking Arts Guild Trunk show, which was made up of items made as part of the Artisan program....they were so inspiring!!!

We enjoyed time with great friends dressed for the season!

...who were sharing food, fun, and......

....AND....

....the art of TEMARI....

Lots and lots of temari balls....

....in different colors...

...different designs...

....different sizes...

...different techniques...woven, wrapped....

....different base colors...

....it seemed to go on forever...

....and we all loved it!

....And of course, we got lessons and were able to try it ourselves!

What an amazing afternoon!!!

KEEP CREATING!!!!

June 2017 Show and Share

A member made this pretty pink nightgown...

Here is the smocking detail....

...and a close-up...so well done!

A member made these precious baby envelopes...

Here is the Floral one....

....and a Yellow Stripe one....

....and a Bunny one....

....and a Green Geometric one....

....and finally the Safari one.

Our members have been busy making and smocking Wee Care gowns for a local hospital....These were made by one member....

Here is the hem detail that was applied to the five gowns....

Here is the smocking detail of the Yellow one...

....the White one....

....the Turquoise one....

....the Red one....

....and finally the lime green one.

A different member smocked this sweet Pink / Green Wee Care gown.

Here is the smocking detail...so pretty!

A different member made this cute Blue Wee Care gown.

Here is the smocking detail....

....and the Hem detail.

She also made this Pink gown....

Here is the smocking detail.  So precious!

We are learning how to do "Swirl" smocking using the "A Tisket, a Tasket, a Lightning Swirl Basket" from Barbara Meger....

....and as a teaser for our Christmas in July program, a member brought several of her Temari ball creations....

I love the look of these decorative balls....and they will make great Christmas gifts!

I am sure there will be more Temari ball creations to come soon!

Keep Creating!!!