AS&E issue 90

Don’t miss issue 90 – our celebratory Rainbow Issue – featuring a gorgeous array of designs in a stunning spectrum of colours. Several of our most well known and loved contributors from over the years were invited to each create a special dress in celebration of this milestone.

There’s something for everyone… from a striking square yoke dress with sumptuous embroidery, and a vibrant halter neck dress, to a graceful A-line dress with smocked and beaded bodice and matching dainty purse. Smockers will love the easy care wrap style dress as well as the adorable crisp silk dupion dress for toddlers and a simply stunning dress in indigo silk satin with smocked bodice. Little princesses will happily parade a beautiful party dress with puffed sleeves and for that very special occasion, an exquisite dress sprinkled with glistening crystal beads.

These projects, as well as readers’ letters, photographs and stories, add up to an exceptional issue that should not be missed. Each issue of Australian Smocking & Embroidery treats the reader to world-class photography, full-sized pattern sheets, complete instructions and ready-to-stitch kit sets to help re-create each project.

• Wild at Heart by Susan O’Connor
  Striking square yoke dress in vibrant red cotton and crisp white piqué, adorned with sumptuous embroidery. Sizes 4, 5 and 6 years.
• Tangerine Twirl by Connie Moses
  This vibrant halter neck dress displays gorgeous embroidered and beaded flowers across a smocked insert. Sizes 8, 10 and 12 years.
• Through the Looking Glass by Julie Graue
  Exquisite special occasion dress in silky satin and sparkling tulle, sprinkled with glistening crystal beads. Sizes 3, 4 and 5 years.
• Concerto by Nancy McEvoy
  Graceful A-line dress in subtle gold silk, with smocked and beaded bodice and matching dainty purse. Sizes 6, 7 and 8 years.
• Indigo Child by Gail Doane
  Simply stunning dress in indigo silk satin with smocked bodice and sparkling beaded button detail. Sizes 5, 6 and 7 years.
• Adele by Kathy Dykstra
  An adorable dress in crisp silk dupion with a charming lace collar and delicate silk ribbon embroidery. Sizes 12, 18 and 24 months.
• The Garden Party by Denise Bakes
  The perfect party dress in violet silk dupion with fully smocked bodice and generous puffed sleeves. Sizes 4, 5 and 6 years.
• Whirligig by Sharon Venhoek
  Easycare wrap style dress in bright lime green polycotton, with columns of smocking and embroidery. Sizes 2, 3 and 4 years.