Blog – Creations By Michie'

The holidays are fast approaching, so if there is any smocking to be done, it's time to get busy!  Here are some of our favorite holiday designs for you to choose from.  - Michie'

I love snowmen because they are suitable well past the holidays.  “Jolly Snowmen” by Mollie Jane Taylor has been one of my favorite smocking designs for years and is super cute on our Jon-Jon pattern #137 made from black Featherwale corduroy.  And here is a little smocking tip. […]

Have you been wanting to learn to smock, but need a place to start?  Our Smocking Kit has everything you need.  Each kit includes our “Beginning Smocking Book”, a ready to smock pleated insert, four skeins of DMC floss and two hand sewing needles.  All you need to get going! ∼ Michie’

I’ve had several questions lately about the availability and price of pleaters.  So we did some research and here is what we found out.  During the past few years, when I was not paying attention because I had a good working pleater, they have become harder to find […]

We decided that pattern #101 would be our sale item for the month.  This was the very first pattern that started the business 19 years ago when I couldn’t find what my sewing customers were looking for.  Pattern #101 has certainly passed the test of time  and continues […]

My name is Roberta Beaver and I used The Tucked Infant Gown #108. Breath taking!  We love what Roberta did with the daygown pattern.   And the trim makes it so elegant. ∼ Michie’

Finished before Thanksgiving for the grandkids picture with Santa! I used the classic #146 but added the ruffle at the neck instead of a collar. I didn’t make it too holiday specific so she can wear it longer. Hope you, your family and team have a lovely Christmas, […]

I have fallen in love with making bishop dresses! Your pattern is a perfect fit.  I was a little nervous about using navy as I thought it might overwhelm the child, but to my delight I think she looks just fine. Thank you as always, Alison Brim […]

Because we just love smocking, we have added several of our favorite smocking designs and other items to our website!  Smocking plates, pleated inserts, baby cording and our Smocking Kit will not only help meet your smocking needs, but also makes great gifts for the holidays. ∼ Michie’

A customer recently asked about the floss colors used on this bishop that I posted about several years ago.  I had to do a bit of research since my memory doesn’t go that far back, so here you go.  The pattern is #143, the smocking design is included […]