Well, I have my blog back up and running. I haven't been able to post anything since last July, while I took steps to rectify my aging back. It all culminated with surgery in November and I'm finally getting my life back! While I was down and couldn't bend over my table to color I was able to get quite a few smocking items completed. I have surely found a new passion. The card making will come again shortly as I now have a desktop drafting style 'thingy' so that I can sit more erectly while I color. I know it will take a while to get back up and running.
So here is the first of my smocking projects. These are in no particular order I just picked the first out of my list.
I made this little dress from silk fabric. I made all the piping for it too! I think I started to smock this dress twice before I finally decided on the colors of floss I wanted to use.
This shows the whole dress...
This picture shows a closer view of the top of the dress and smocking...
Here is a really close view of the smocking...
I will have so much more to show you in the coming weeks and hopefully some wonderful cards too. I can't wait to jump in again.
Thanks for visiting me today. I hope you enjoy my little projects.
Hugs,
Barb
P.S. If anyone is interested this dress is a 6-12 month size and for sale for $40. Just shoot me an email if you are interested...
Oh my gosh!!! I am sooo happy to see you back on track, Barb!!! I'd peek back every so often to see if you'd posted anything!! Welcome back!!!! Great to know you are feeling better and how ca-ute is that darling dress!!!!??!! My mother in law used to smock for my daughter when she was little, there is nothing like it!!! Looking forward to many more chats from you!!!!
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Teri
Barb, I am so glad to see you back and your troubles with that old - err aging back behind you. Love you new blog look! You are a lady of many many talents. Smocking is something that I could never ever do and you make it look so easy. That dress is amazing! And you made your own piping? WOWZA lady! I hope that 2013 is a wonderful year for you! Put 2012 to bed!
ReplyDeleteBarb, so glad to see you again and crafting. This dress and the smocking are both gorgeous. Beautiful job. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteHi and welcome back, I am glad you are recovering! I love your smocking and this one is gorgeous. I hope to see you around a lot and you have a great New Year!
ReplyDeleteHugs Kelly
Hello Barb, Happy new Year and welcome back! I am very happy to read you! such a pretty little dress, and lovely smocking! what a lovely way to express your creativity! looking forward to see more ! Hugs.
ReplyDeletehello.. happy new year! Beautiful dress and lovely smocking.. Hugs.. Brittany, xx
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Happy New Year Barb! Oh my it is so good to see you back in action. You have been definitely been missed. This dress is totally gorgeous. I can not even imagine how much work you put into this. Golly you are one very talented woman!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Cathy-Lynn
Hey Sugar - your dress is gorgeous and any Mom would love to have this for their darling daughter. So glad you are having fun with your grand daughter and everything is well with your family. Have fun at your grandsons' birthday party!
ReplyDeleteLove you - sandy
Wow barb so good to have you back!!!!!! Love this delightful dress!!!!! Looking forward to more fabulous creations from you in 2013!!!!!! Happy New Year to you and your family!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Back!!!!! The dress is gorgeous. Beautiful work. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteKaren
So pretty Barb, glad you were able to enjoy your smocking while recouporating, so glad to have you back my friend
ReplyDeleteHugs julie P
Hi, Barb. I'm so glad to hear that you are felling better. I so miss your lovely creations and inspiration. This is a fabulous dress. Lots of pretty details and and the cording you did yourself? You are braver than I. I love to sew but find it time consuming and once I start I won't finish til its done, an OCD problem for me. LOL
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear how your drafting table will work for you.
Hugz,
Cathy Lee