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i just fell in love with canadian smocking

Old 08-25-2016, 08:57 AM
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Another " I want to do that" on my ever growing list of want to do's https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yMIn5a-5s6Q did anyone ever do that it sure is beautiful
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Old 08-25-2016, 09:17 AM
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i saw that method on the create channel this morning... looks great, but seems labor intensive
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Old 08-25-2016, 11:05 AM
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*** We had to learn hand smocking in High School Home Ec class and did a pillow.
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*** I remember having to draw & Measure a grid on the fabric.
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*** Doubt I could do it now.
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Old 08-25-2016, 11:07 AM
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I remember smocking large squares of checked gingham and including a small pearl. It was labor intense.
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Old 08-25-2016, 05:26 PM
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I remember this type of smocking from the 60's. The big pattern companies, like Simplicity, had lots of different pattern for pillows. As compared with regular smocking for heirloom sewing, this is a breeze. The grid used is at least a half inch as compared with 1/8" for traditional smocking. I can remember doing a pillow in an afternoon.
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Old 08-26-2016, 04:51 AM
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That is really nice, thanks for sharing !
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Old 08-26-2016, 05:21 AM
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I belong to a smocking guild so yes, I have done it, and yes, it's a little complicated! But the result is soooo pretty.
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Old 08-26-2016, 05:32 AM
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I, too, remember learning to smock with gingham. Wow! That's a memory from long ago!
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Old 08-26-2016, 10:23 AM
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I don't want to look at the site offered....might tempt me to try....once was enough!
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Old 08-27-2016, 04:30 AM
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We did smocking in my Home Ec class in high school, on a toddler's dress. Turned out so darn cute but have never done any since. I have never seen that type of smocking before. It's gorgeous but very labour intensive.
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