English Smocking
Delicate Stitches by Sylvia carries a full line of products for English smocking and Heirloom Sewing. The needle enthusiast will find everything from smocking plates to fine Hand Embroidery needles and thread. We carry a good supply of smocking plates by many of the top designers such as Ellen McCarn, Little Memories, Molly Jane Taylor, and Cherished Stitches. Smocking books by Martha Pullen, Ellen McCarn, as well as the Australian Smocking and Embroidery magazine are always in stock.
You can find wonderful fine fabrics at Delicate Stitches. We carry many pieces by the Spechler-Vogel company, as well as Bear Threads, Liberty of London Lawn and Fabric Finders. Whether you are looking for fine Swiss Cotton batiste, pima cotton lawn or cotton pique, you will find a large selection here. A tremendous selection of smocking and heirloom patterns are also available by Children's Corner, Petite Poche, Collar's Etc., Kari Me Away, Ellen McCarn, Chery Williams, Old Fashioned Baby and many more.
An exquisite line of the French Valencian and Maline laces are available at Delicate Stitches. There is a variety of insertion lace, lace edging, tattings, Swiss embroideries and fine cotton lace tape. To complete your heirloom outfit is a lovely supply of Mother of Pearl buttons and Precious Beauty Pins for your selection as well as silk satin ribbon, mini cording & piping.
The Hand Embroidery needle artist will find a great selection of embroidery books by Ginger Snaps, Inspirations magazines, Country Bumpkin A to Z series, books for silk ribbon embroidery and heirloom construction. Cotton Floche, Madeira silk floss, silk ribbon, fine sewing thread & needles are just some of the other items available at Delicate Stitches by Sylvia.
