Sewing has always been a part of my life. From the age of 10 I was sewing for my Barbie doll! In high school and college I enjoyed making clothes for myself. It wasn't until I had my first daughter that I was introduced to English Smocking. Then about 4 years later to Heirloom Sewing. It has been a love of classic children's clothing ever since.

     I am a former Home Economics teacher, so teaching sewing was part of my job. I enjoy helping others learn to smock, take ahold of mastering heirloom sewing by machine and working on the intricacies of fine hand embroidery. Whether it is a private lesson or with a small group, I am comfortable with teaching many aspects of the needle arts.

     My home based business began in the mid-1990s in my laundry/sewing room. Today I have a comfortable, well lit sewing studio and shop area as well as a competitve website business.  I continue to strive to have quality merchandise for the home sewer interested in English Smocking and Heirloom Sewing.

     Best Wishes & Happy Stitching!    Sylvia