Do you have any polka dots in your stash? This fabric manipulation is a lot of fun. I’ve also used it in my quilts. It’s a beautiful addition to any quilt and it looks very special.
How to make polka dot smocking
While I made this with a polka dot print, you can make it with other type of print that can be used as a grid as well.
Don’t stop at quilting, you can use this fabric manipulation on a bag, or on clothing.
Another example.
And a print that can also be used as a grid.
If you’d like to try this fabric manipulation and 24 more:
- Check out the fabric manipulation tutorials in one single PDF.
And watch a closeup of all the fabric manipulations.
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Oh my!..Oh my!…Teresa……smocking!! I smocked all my g/daughters dresses from 0 to 10years…..and never,ever thought of smocking in a quilt……what will you come up with next????……Thank you. Cheers,
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