August 2018 Show 'n Share

Several of our members finished their smocked coin purses from our May and July Program. One member finished hers by using a pretty charm.

Here is the detail. 

One member used beads around the clasp to add interest.

Here is a close-up.

One member used a strong contrasting color to add interest.

Here is a close-up.

One member created a subtle effect by matching her floss to the fabric.

Here is a close-up.

One member smocked a yellow tulip to add interest.

Here is a close-up. Everyone did such an amazing job!!!

A member finished her Italian smocked egg. 

It looks great from every angle....

...and I love the ribbed spider web stitch used on the end!

A member finished her Claudia Newton smocked tape measure.

It turned out so nice!

She also finished this Wee Care gown....

....with a beautiful smocked design in teal....

....and this Wee Care gown....

....with variegated floss stitched into a heart design....

....and an interesting hem detail.

Speaking of Wee Care gowns, one member has been very busy! She made these tiny gowns.

One smocked in a light olive....

.....One smocked in aqua....

....One smocked in pink....

....and One with olive and pink. So sweet!

She also made these precious tiny Wee Care gowns with a edged fabric....

Here is a close-up of the edge.

One smocked in pale yellow....

....and One smocked white on white.

This Wee Care gown that she made has edged fabric at the sleeve.

Here is a close-up of the sleeve edge.

It is smocked white on white....

....and has a fancy pleated hem detail.

She also shared with us how she uses her serger for applying the bias neck edge binding. 

Here is a close-up.

She has also been working on some wire wrapping of rocks.

Each is unique....

....interesting....

....special....

....beautiful....

....and a standout piece of jewelry!

One of our members dressed her Fancy Nancy doll....

....and styled her with this handmade summer purse.

Totally fancy!!!

A member knitted these tiny Wee Care buntings. So precious!

One of our members shared her wedding dress pattern from 1943, a $ 0.15 purchase. 

Wow! How cool is that!!!

A member brought the new Victoria magazine....

....to share this article with the group.

A member and her granddaughter showed us how to make folded fabric ornaments.

It was a wonderful opportunity to learn....

....and expand our creative horizons.

They took us from start....

....step by step....

....half by half....

....using a pattern and directions....

....top to bottom....

....until we can finish.

These ornaments are so cool....

....and you can create so many different effects. Love it!!!

KEEP CREATING!!!!