Friday, January 21, 2011

Exchange Dress






This is the "Trisha's Treasures Exchange Dress" that was the previous featured on the previous post. I found this picture that I took at the fall market. It is a redrafting pattern that you use with the "Children's Corner Lucy." It's a wonderful year-round dress!


We have something new and excited just around the corner at The Smock Shoppe! Be sure to check your email, the blog, and Facebook frequently in the next week!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

New from Market


Trisha's Treasures "Exchange Dress" pattern redrafting project guide is one of most anticipated patterns! It will go quickly! (You need Children's Corner Lucy for this also.)




We have been waiting for the reprinting of Lyn Weeks'"Frannie" and "Frannie's Big Sister." This dress has the sweetest yoke....a beautiful design for Easter!




Summertime Baby: This is a darling shadow work, embroidery, and baby sewing book!





The two fabrics above are LAMINATES!!!! They should be arriving soon! We are very excited...can't wait to create rain jackets for our little girls and boys!


All of the fabrics below have already arrived and are GORGEOUS! Each are 60" wide. We have other fabrics will be arriving soon that were also ordered at market.












Saturday, January 1, 2011

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from The Smock Shoppe!


We hope Christmas has been wonderful for all of you! We’re starting off the new year with an exciting line up….

January 7-8: Elizabeth with The 1752 Lace Company will be in the shop with her exquisite line of English netting laces and antique laces and fabrics. This is an excellent time to begin planning Easter outfits and pageant dresses.

January 9-10: We will be in Birmingham at the Heirloom Market choosing new fabrics, trims, and other treasures for the shop! This is a wonderful time for us meet the vendors and designers in person. We enjoy making selections that we think will please YOU, our customers!

January 13, 14, 15: Winter Sale- Be sure to check the blog and Facebook closer to time for details!

February 18-19: Sewing in the Wiregrass~ The Smock Shoppe will host Jeannie Baumeister of The Old Fashioned Baby. We are beyond excited about Jeannie’s return to the shop! We had the pleasure of hosting her a couple of years ago and I’m sure every participant will tell you that this is an event that you will not want to miss! Jeannie will teach two full days of classes. You will be able to choose to attend one or both. Details of these classes will be posted VERY soon. Seating will be limited. Mark your calendars for this special event!


Normal store hour hours resume on Monday, January 3rd, 2011. We look forward to helping you in the new year!

Happy Sewing!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Happy Holidays and ELNA

Happy Holidays from The Smock Shoppe!
You are invited to a demonstration
of our ELNA Sewing and Embroidery Machines
Saturday, December 11th
10:00-2:00
Special pricing for a limited time
just in time for Christimas!
RSVP at 334.793.8233
If you are unable to attend, call the shop
for an appointment.
Come visit the shop and enjoy a light
Christmas refreshment!
www.elnausa.com

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Precious Dresses, Pretty Prints, & Ruffle Ribbons

These adorable jumpers are perfect for a pair of sisters for the Christmas holiday season!





Peasant dresses are a wonderful year-around choice! These fabrics are so sweet....cute with tights now and sandals in warmer weather.

Some of the pretty, pretty coordinating prints we have received recently....many are wonderful year-around designs! Hurry before they are gone!
Just a sampling of the colors of double-sided ruffle ribbons that we have! GORGEOUS colors!!!






If you haven't begun your Christmas sewing and smocking, now is the time to begin! Many beautiful holiday and winter-themed fabrics await! Need a nightie or nightshirt for that special outing, picture, or Christmas morning? We can help you, too!
Happy Sewing!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

LOOK WHAT'S NEW!



This is navy corduroy with a red truck (sorry for the sideways pic!).



Chocolate brown corduroy with red/white jeep/van and Christmas on top.
Both are fine wale corduroy and sooooo soft...60" wide! Beautiful! Come in or call to get yours.....we are sure these won't last long!

Sunday, October 17, 2010

PRETTY PRINTS

This is just a sample of the pretty prints we have received recently. Visit the shop to see the others! Also, check us out on Facebook for other pictures...minkee...cuddle cloth pictures are there! Remember to "like" us on Facebook and check for updates often.



















Beginning Smocking begins on October 19th! There's a few spots left. If you're interested, call the shop to sign up!
(334) 793-8233