Smocked ornaments

Here is the cute little ornament I mentioned before. I have come across lots of directions for these ornaments....but none that really seemed to work for me or that used the size styrofoam ball that I had. So two weeks ago I spent any free time I had working on creating my own version. I think it came out well. So well, in fact, that I was able to write up the directions and demonstrate how to construct it at our last Smocking Guild meeting. The smocking design I used is from a Sew Beautiful…

By Janet Gilbert

A round-up of free Christmas ornaments to smock, sew, craft and embroider.

96 pleats on 2.5 inch ball. Started a slanted feather stitch on four adjacent pairs of pleats. Skipped two and repeated. For more information on this design see: www.freewebs.com/bonimoo/ Visit my blog for more information on where to find instructions and designs for smocked ornaments. pinwheelponders.blogspot.com/2009/02/some-thoughts-on-smo...

Learn to smock by stitching a lovely smocked Christmas ball, to decorate the tree. This video course will teach pleating, all the basic smocking stitches and help you create an heirloom Christmas ornament in time for the holidays.

I am honored to be participating in the Ellie Inspired Blog Hop ! To begin the Blog Hop, I am going to do a Smocked Christmas Ornament Smoc...

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By Janet Gilbert

Smocked ornaments take a bit of work, but they are ohh sooo beautiful hanging on a Christmas Tree! Oh how I would love to have an entire ...

Complete Smocking Graphs and Ornament How-To instructions for making smocked ornaments for your tree. The geometric smocking graph features tiny holly motifs to embroidery. What a great way to show off your smocking! Janet also gives a dress option for the smocking plate. The traditional red and green color combination will be your little one’s favorite dresses.