WOYWW 1: A Creative Meme

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Uniflame posted this morning about a new (to her) meme she came across called "What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday."  You post a picture of whatever you're working on at the moment and link back to the host at Stamping Ground.  I thought that was fun, so here is what I'm working on:

This is going to be a rather fancy wall quilt.


One smocked baby dress, now in construction, and one little-girl dress being smocked.

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  1. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Your work is beautiful. I love those dresses... #98

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  2. Lunch Lady JanMarch 28, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Yay, another fabric fiend!! I love the colours you've used in your quilt, very grown up and elegant :) And the smocking on the little dresses is exquisite. I look forward to seeing more of your work!!
    Hugs, LLJ 59 xxxx

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  3. JeanMarch 28, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Thanks! I don't think I've put much (any?) of my sewing up here but what the heck. It was a fun idea. :)

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  4. Barb KingMarch 28, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Those dresses are so sweet, I love smocking. Barb #108

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  5. KellyMarch 28, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Welcome to our group! Your work is lovely. Such pretty dresses. You are so talented. Creative Blessings! Kelly #158

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  6. Julia DunnitMarch 29, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    OOh Jean how nice to see you on WOYWW! Love ehat you're working on, such classic colours you've selected! I did smocking as a unit in a Needlework exam about a hundred years ago and had forgotten how beautiful it is...thank you!

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  7. Nan GMarch 29, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Welcome to the crazy world of WOYWW! There are quite a few sewers and switchers and quilter in this group. None of which I am! :) Gorgeous colors in your quilt and beautiful stocking work! I can appreciate a good sewer when I see them...that's you! Again welcome. Happy Easter and Happy WOYWW! Nan #115

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