TEMARI BALLS

AS PROMISED, HERE ARE SOME BEAUTIFUL TEMARI BALLS MADE BY ONE OF OUR MANY TALENTED MEMBERS:

This reminds me of Autumn....

Elegant....

This one makes me think of rainbows...

I love the soft colors...

This one has drama...

A little bit of sparkle makes a big difference!

Christmas will be here before we know it!

This one is so interesting to look at....

Minis...so cute!

Do you see the Goldfish?

....and the Heart?  I love Temari!

Milwaukee Area Chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild

July Program

In our program, we learned about "circle smocking".  Here is an example of the technique which was shared by our "teacher for the night".  Below is another view of this beautiful covered box.

Show 'n Share

One of our members made these delicate examples of bobbin lace.  Amazing!

This precious Wee Care gown was submitted for St. Joseph's Neonatal Unit.

See the sweet detail that the smocking adds!

A member sewed up this cute purse.

Plastic adds a hip touch to it.  Who doesn't know a little girl who would love this!

This is our American Beauty raffle basket that was sent to Chicago for the Smock Across America event.

We also submitted the Gingham and Stripes Forever raffle basket.

"Check in" later this week to see an impressive collection of Temari balls made by one of our talented members.  Hopefully she will do a program in 2016 for our group!    

JUNE SHOW 'N SHARE

One of our members made this cute smocked headband for a new baby girl in her family, since bonnets are no longer "in style" up here in the north.

This sweet heart smocked Wee Care gown was submitted for donation to St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee.

Notice the lovely detail of the smocking.

Another Wee Care gown submitted by one of our members.

You can see the detail of the trellis stitch design here. Very nice!

One member finished her sampler from March, when we learned a technique for adding beads to our smocking.  She then used it to created this lovely ornament.  So precious and delicate.

One member has been working on this organizer.  The embroidery is so summery!

The outside....

and the inside.  She will be using it soon.

Isn't this a fun idea for a creative child?!

The inside has its own chalkboard and supplies to spur on creativity.

A close-up. So cool!

And finally, a member made this patriotic themed table runner.  Here's the front...

And here is the back.  Made in the USA to honor the USA. Very neat!

May Show and Share

The Milwaukee Chapter of SAGA met in May, and enjoyed viewing, discussing and being inspired by the gowns included in the National Smocking Arts Guild traveling Wee Care trunk show.  There were so many gowns that gave us ideas for creating future gowns for donation to hospitals here in the Milwaukee area.  Expect to see some of these creations in the coming months!

In addition, several members brought in their own creations, recent and from the past, as well as other creative inspirations.  Enjoy!

A member made this blue smocked Wee Care gown.

The smocked detail is so well done!

A member made this wool baby blanket and bear a while back.

The embroidered bear is just so precious!

....And the detail of puffed embroidery is definitely something that I hope to learn how to do.  It is so sweet!

In the spirit of "Frozen", a member made this "Ana" dress for her niece....how elegant!

One of our members made this amazing quilt.  I am so impressed at what she accomplished!

A member brought in this cute leaf fairy embellished with embroidery.

See the details close-up.  More inspiration for unique gifts from the heart!  I just love how whimsical she is!

April Show 'n Share

A member made this beautiful and comfortable night gown.

It was smocked to Perfection!

Another member made an intricately smocked ornament.  So pretty!

Our members continue to make precious Wee Care gowns for a local hospital.

Another lovely Wee Care gown for donation. 

A member made a reversible tree skirt over the holidays.  Side One...

...and Side Two.  Christmas 2015 will be here before we know it!

A member made a very functional, large tote bag.  Everyone could use one of these!

...And a member shared an example of Huck weaving that she found at a local thrift shop for inspiration.  The handwork certainly adds a brightness to the piece!