If you have any children to smock for the field is wide open. I suggest you take a look at the patterns that are on my website and see if something sparks your interest. I've taken my first smocking lesson and I am absolutely hooked. Hugs, Joan Wilson Dear Joan, We are all thrilled to hear this. Smocking is great fun and soon you'll be smocking everything.
History is a record of the evolving process of life.
As society grows and expands with knowledge so too does the expression of art forms. I have been trying to trace the evolution of smocking history throughout the ages. There is very little written down or if it is the information is buried in obscure libraries. Research takes time and the researchers need to be rewarded for their diligence. Sarah Douglas is one of those women.