tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post582035978690421099..comments2023-10-31T05:24:43.206-04:00Comments on Smocking with Gwen: Christmas is for Sharing.....Santa Design and GraphsSmocking with Gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12784181348617013561noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-65274048053797126532012-02-09T20:06:28.244-05:002012-02-09T20:06:28.244-05:00Just now seeing this. I need to make it next Chris...Just now seeing this. I need to make it next Christmas for a little guy we know. As for the graph, I really like the way you graphed it. I find myself relying on the actual graph much more than the printed directions and with the helps you've included on your graph, I would think that would make the printed directions even less important.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577111146723078502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-83315799083070946772010-12-20T17:09:59.078-05:002010-12-20T17:09:59.078-05:00Thanks so much for sharing! I'll be looking f...Thanks so much for sharing! I'll be looking forward to using your design next Christmas!Michie' Mooneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778489002671098060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-71110858498040816822010-12-13T04:25:48.837-05:002010-12-13T04:25:48.837-05:00What a wonderful gift, Gwen!! Thank you SO very m...What a wonderful gift, Gwen!! Thank you SO very much for providing this Santa plate. These large, colorful graphs are so helpful. I think I could do this one without too much difficulty. I ♥ to smock but my PS skills are wanting. I need to practice it more.<br /><br />Your little Austin looks so adorable in that <i>WONDERFUL</i> plaid romper! Plaid AND Corduroy...you certainly <b>ARE</b> a pro. LOL<br /><br />I look forward to seeing your PS Rapunzil!!!Rettabughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-19475094187105630902010-12-11T11:00:29.907-05:002010-12-11T11:00:29.907-05:00Thanks very much! This is definitely a design I w...Thanks very much! This is definitely a design I would purchase! Your characters have so much personality and make each outfit unique. This must be the best graphic I've seen. I prefer to follow the printed design when smocking but also refer to the written instructions as a double check. I'm looking forward to using all and parts of this design for next year's Christmas outfits for several nieces and nephews, ages 1 to 5 years.Adairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711843291811630113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-84542863500404325442010-12-11T09:44:41.189-05:002010-12-11T09:44:41.189-05:00Thank you so very much! They are wonderful. You ...Thank you so very much! They are wonderful. You are so kind to give them away!<br />Angeladandelionavenuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16216618278833268718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-46395669009853336752010-12-10T21:14:52.176-05:002010-12-10T21:14:52.176-05:00Thank you so much for sharing. This is just preci...Thank you so much for sharing. This is just precious.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05270323832716742160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-68515399846201774262010-12-10T06:19:01.164-05:002010-12-10T06:19:01.164-05:00Thank you, Gwen! That is a classic treasure!Thank you, Gwen! That is a classic treasure!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132654945242601526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-58268691258806642342010-12-09T19:51:29.951-05:002010-12-09T19:51:29.951-05:00I, too, adore this smocking plate and thank you fo...I, too, adore this smocking plate and thank you for sharing it with all of us. Emily explained just how I feel about graphs, too. I LOVE the larger graphs and use the text for placement, etc. You are so kind to share your talents with us. I feel like I got an early Christmas gift! I hope to smock this for a new godchild next year.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934520412742387153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-78263934606610135192010-12-09T16:51:55.383-05:002010-12-09T16:51:55.383-05:00I love the graphs. I think the text is helpful for...I love the graphs. I think the text is helpful for new smockers. Experienced smockers would probably prefer the larger graphs (especially if they have older eyes!). Thank you for sharing this plate! I have 4 little boys I smock for, and 3 little girls. No grandbabies yet, but I do have a hopechest!!Aunt Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17395498509121116635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-38525528144132930582010-12-09T12:07:29.025-05:002010-12-09T12:07:29.025-05:00I like a large, clear graph, especially since I am...I like a large, clear graph, especially since I am left-handed. Line-by-line instructions don't help me at all, lol!Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12781862751874731500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-84156540205672757082010-12-09T10:42:55.742-05:002010-12-09T10:42:55.742-05:00While I love picture smocking, I hate doing it. T...While I love picture smocking, I hate doing it. The perfectionist in me is never happy... I am however printing out this graph to add to my collection. Thank you for your gift over the years.Robin Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13973983902751504739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-24375980090972229602010-12-09T09:35:53.105-05:002010-12-09T09:35:53.105-05:00Oh Gwen, for some reason I think you and I have al...Oh Gwen, for some reason I think you and I have alot in common!! Time seems to slip away for me too and my productivity seems to be lacking at times too....which also is so frustrating for me. I also always have a design just waiting for it's turn at my work table too, but it gets harder and harder to get to that work table as often as I would like to - again, it's very frustrating!<br />I LOVE your graphs and I LOVE this smocking plate - how generous of you to share it! I like the larger graph, as I don't have to put on peepers to see it! <br />I'm so glad you showed it made up in a boy's romper, since I have two grandsons to sew for. Altho it's too late for me this Christmas - again, it's that lack of time issue, I do hope to use this smocking design in future rompers! Thanks so much - I appreciate your friendship! Have a very Merry Christmas!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129754906542573682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-4911396386643698782010-12-08T23:09:13.352-05:002010-12-08T23:09:13.352-05:00p.s. The graphs are PERFECT! I usually follow gra...p.s. The graphs are PERFECT! I usually follow graphs best, only referring to the written text for placement and thread-count directions. I find your graphs ideal -- easy to read with the stitch number on the end of each line. I adored doing your Alice in Wonderland for my daughter! That's when I discovered your blog, through the Sew Beautiful article. And tonight I was tickled that you had a new post! I hope this lengthy response helps answer your question. Thanks again!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200079435640797497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-7298533408151364292010-12-08T22:58:28.287-05:002010-12-08T22:58:28.287-05:00Thank you so much for sharing this smocking plate!...Thank you so much for sharing this smocking plate! I can't wait to use it! I love, love, love the featherwale plaid corduroy you found. If you get a moment, come check out my childrens' book recommendations for those beautiful grandchildren of yours.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200079435640797497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370561066014324495.post-49057737122238877812010-12-08T22:35:30.923-05:002010-12-08T22:35:30.923-05:00Oh, I love this design! Just wish I had time and ...Oh, I love this design! Just wish I had time and eye energy to sit down and smock it now. Thank you so much for sharing it.<br />That is an absolutely adorable plaid romper. It looks just as wonderful for now, as it was for then. That is what I adore about "our" type of sewing! Thank you for continuing to be a source of inspiration!Jan Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876568604399905934noreply@blogger.com