Technically it is smocking it's just that I have bound the stitches too tight meaning there isn't much chance of any 'give' or 'stretch'...a good idea actually considering what I have in mind. It will work, I am determined. This silk will become part of the fourth one....the third one is finished and there is a little glimpse of that here too, just below.
I will be putting all four pieces in the shop sometime this week. I hope to have number four finished by Thursday at the latest so tomorrow I may just post a little gift for you, we shall see. I am aiming to have them listed before Saturday as I am off 'up north', just for the day, a trip of an hour and a half each way so not too far. When I get there I am hoping to eat cake....
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The smocking/pleating does create a different texture, doesn't it. Another intriguing contrast..
Oooooh, pretty!
Mmmmm, I am liking the tight smocking / pleating / whatever it is! I am also liking cake! Enjoy your trip up north.
Janice.x
What a wonderful combination
Funny you mentioning smocking. I just came across a summer dress I made for my (soon to be 35) daughter when she was little. I even found the pattern and would like to make more - except I don't know for who.
I LOVE the smocking you've done! I'm still wrapping my mind around all the stitching on paper. I'm afraid my hands would scream at me if I tried to pin-prick all those holes. I admire you GREATLY!
xx ;-) Debi
Just when I think your work can't get any better Karen you introduce something new.
Wonderful work.
wouldn't that smocking (technically) make a beautiful window shade...
Mmm, love that smocking, it adds a nice texture.
I want to see you smock paper :) while eating cake :)
Pleaking, maybe. Or smotting. Either way, I like it very much.
Love the smocking!!! :-)
oh,oh what a treat you gave us always with your beautiful embroideries!
Thanks!!
The cake hadn't better be anywhere near this, especially it if happens to be chocolate. Smocking is so beautiful - wish I could do it justice.
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