June Show 'n Share

One of our members created this baby ensemble...so precious!

Here is the front smocking, feather stitch and bullion detail.

Here is the smocked sleeve detail with another lovely bullion rose.

And here is the diaper cover detail with snaps.

A different member created this miniature bonnet. How adorable!

One member smocked this sweet Wee Care gown. 

See the smocking detail....

and the sleeve trim detail.  So sweet!

One member did some sun-printing using 100% cotton pre-washed fabric and some fern leaves.  This is so cool!!!

A different member sewed these fashionable doll outfits using fabric pre-printed with the needed pattern pieces. What little girl (or big girl!) wouldn't love this wardrobe for her doll!

The second outfit with necklace detail.

...and the coordinating clutch.

The first outfit necklace detail...

...and coordinating shoulder bag.  Too cute!

Our June program was learning about bobbin lace. Here is one example.

Example two...

More examples....

...and more....

...and more....

...and more....

and one more...so that you can see the detail...the results are so delicate and beautiful!!!

You should give it a try!!!

Keep on Creating!!!

May 2016 Show 'n Share

A member shared a way to add smocking to ready to wear tops...

Notice the detail...this technique could work on so many different tops!!!

One member made this lovely smocked dress using a Gail Doane design.

Notice the smocking detail....

...and a little bit closer detail of the smocking, bullions and covered buttons.  So well done!!!

Gail Doane's pattern for reference.

A member made this precious Wee Care gown.

Notice the front detail....

...and the back detail.  Very nice!!!

Another member created this sweet Wee Care gown.

With beaded smocking in the front....

....and cute heart buttons in the back.  Lovely!!!

A member shared this adorable bonnet and pattern.

Here's an up close view of the smocking and bullion detail.  So Sweet!!!

A member completed a Kathy Dykstra design little girl's top.

Here is the smocking detail, along with the lovely cast-on flowers.  I love it!!!

A member is working on incorporating this five diamonds smocked insert into a tablet cover. What a great idea!!!

A member shared this jumper with a peek-a-boo pocket.

Here is the pocket detail...so cute!!!

A member shared an idea to cover up a screen  printed design on a promotional bag with an applique.

Here's a close-up!!!

A member made her grandson a cool Elmo shirt.

Notice the peek-a-boo pocket design.  Sweet!!!

A member made this seat belt cover using reversible pre-quilted fabric.

Here is the other side....connect the velcro for a more comfortable shoulder strap experience!!!

A member made this Pokemon dress for her granddaughter.

Here's the back view...this pattern works especially well in plus size.

Here is the front detail....

....and the back detail.

The front on....

The back on...

     

...and here is the happy little girl!!!

April Show 'n Share

One of our members made this lovely smocked little girl's dress.

One member made this precious Wee Care gown to donate as part of our community service project to support the neonatal intensive care unit at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee.

She also made this simple, but sweet kimono style gown.

A different member submitted this beautiful Wee Care gown.  I love the use of the different shades of green!

One of our members created this wonderful embroidery design.

She was inspired by these vintage embroidered towels.

And again...we want to showcase one of our member's special "inventions"....which helps provide magnification and light for working on fine embroidery or other needlework. What an amazing addition to any stitcher's tools of the trade!

March 2016 Show 'n Share

One member made such a precious Wee Care Gown!

I love the delicate center smocked design!

One of our members made this stand for use when doing close-up work...

She used tiny wooden flower pots for legs!  What an ingenious idea!