Articles and Tutorials
Herringbone Reverse Engineering Challenge
Posted by Madonna Yoder on
Fold this pattern by August 31, 2020 to get the smocking pattern for the fabric version, and a chance at a 6-inch suncatcher!
Lattice Weave Smocking Tutorial
Posted by Madonna Yoder on
Have you ever seen a smocked cushion (or bag, or hat, or - you get the picture) and thought "How do they do that"? You're not alone, and this tutorial will teach you how it's done. It's a simple process - no magic required. If you can sew a button, then you are more than qualified to do North American (Canadian) smocking.
Hybrid Square Twist Tutorial
Posted by Madonna Yoder on
This quick tutorial on the hybrid open-closed square twist will give you all the knowledge you need to design your own weave patterns, and all you need to start is a 8-fold square grid.