Susies Ready To Smock

New Year

2012-01-03T07:39:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Smockers,
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As I think of new items to add to the Ready To Smock line I need your help. This Christmas I made several 18" Doll dresses in a Bishop style for my Granddaughter's. I am wondering if this would be something that I should consider adding to the Ready To Smock. It would be only offered in a Bishop Style with long sleeves to cover any cloth arms on the dolls. Seeing your Doll with the same fabric in her dress as you have in your dress makes little girls very happy. Let me know what you think, if you have ordered any of the Doll Clothes from major companies then you know how much they cost but a matching smocked dress for that Precious Little Girl and her Doll will put a smile on little girls.
In Stitches,
Sue

2011-10-04T14:33:00.000-07:00

NEW FUN PRINT FROM FABRIC FINDERS. #933 HAS GREAT COLORS FOR COORDINATING WITH CORDUROY AND SOLID BROADCLOTH COLORS. THIS PRINT IS A 100% PIMA COTTON.

IN STITCHES,

SUE

2011-10-03T11:46:00.000-07:00

THIS NEW PRINT FROM FABRIC FINDERS #1007 ORANGE SWIRL COORDINATES WITH ORANGE AND PAPRIKA 1/16TH GINGHAM. PERFECT FOR ANY OUTFIT USING A WHITE INSERT OR SMOCKING ON THE PRINT.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2011-09-23T06:56:00.000-07:00

GOOD MORNING, LOOK AT THE NEW CORDUROY WE HAVE ADDED. THIS OFF WHITE BACKGROUND WITH HOT PINK, PURPLE, TURQUOISE AND LEAF GREEN DOTS.

IN STITCHES,

SUE

2011-09-21T07:21:00.000-07:00

GOOD MORNING,

CHECK OUT THE COLOR COLOR ADDED TO OUR STOCK. SPROUT GREEN IS A GREAT NEW SHADE THAT MATCHES LOTS OF THE NEW PRINTS. LET ME KNOW HOW YOU WOULD COORDINATE THIS NEW GINGHAM WITH OTHER FABRICS IN STOCK.

IN STITCHES,

SUE

2011-09-20T07:47:00.000-07:00

I SAW THIS PRINT AT FABRIC MARKET USING ROYAL GINGHAM OR ORANGE GINGHAM WITH A WHITE INSERT TO MAKE A CUTE AUBURN OUTFIT. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

IN STITCHES,

SUE

New Fabrics

2011-09-15T07:09:00.000-07:00

Good Morning to all my Stitchers, I attended Fabric Market last weekend and came back with some new items. I will post them and hope the colors are clear enough for you to see. All of the prints match up with other fabrics like the 1008 that I am showing today will coordinate with the Paprika 1/16 gingham and the new Sprout 1/16 gingham and the Leaf Corduroy. So use you imagination let me know what you think.

In Stitches,

Sue

2011-04-30T04:55:00.001-07:00

My mom, Sue Condrey, has asked me to update her blog since she is unable to do it herself. Due to the terrible tornados which came through Alabama this past week, she is without power and phone service and therefore is unable to sew. Her home did not experience the damages so many others did and she is very thankful. She hasn't been told how much longer to expect the power outage, but hopes it's restored soon so she can begin working on your orders again. She's very sorry for the delay and any inconveniences. Thank you.

2011-01-20T08:10:00.000-08:00

THIS CUSTOMER IS ALREADY THINKING SUMMER WITH THE ANGEL SLEEVE BISHOP. FABRIC IS PASTEL DOT PIQUE WITH PINK RIC RAC ON SLEEVE EDGE.
JUST RECEIVE BROWN 1/32 MICRO GINGHAM NOW IN STOCK AND READY TO CUT INTO YOUR FABRIC GARMENT.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-11-15T13:46:00.000-08:00

YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO ORDER THIS BISHOP FOR CHRISTMAS. THE FABRIC IS #657 FROM FABRIC FINDERS AND ELLEN ANDREWS ORDER THIS DRESS USING GREEN RIC RAC ON THE ELASTIC SLEEVES. ALL YOU NEED TO HAVE THE PERFECT LOOK WITH THIS DRESS ARE TIGHTS AND HAIR BOW IN EITHER THE RED, GREEN OR LIME.

IN STITCHES,

SUE

2010-10-21T13:09:00.000-07:00

THIS BOYS SHORT OVERALL MADE IN THE BROWN TOILE LINED IN THE BROWN PIQUE WITH WHITE DOTS WAS MADE FOR A CUSTOMER AND I WANTED TO SHARE THE PHOTO WITH EVERYONE. I LOVE THIS TOILE!
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-10-04T13:33:00.000-07:00

LITTLE BABY ISAAC WILL LOOK SO CUTE IN HIS COMING HOME SMOCKED DAYGOWN SMOCKED BY HIS GRANDMOTHER, MAKING SPECIAL MEMORIES TO ALWAYS REMEMBER.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-09-29T07:42:00.000-07:00

HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!!!! NEW FROM FABRIC FINDERS IS THIS TWILL DOT #657. LIME IN ANY FABRIC IS BIG THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AND THE LIME & CRIMSON RED WITH KELLY GREEN DOTS ON WHITE BACKGROUND WILL BE A HIT THIS YEAR. IF YOU HAVE SEEN THE KELLY'S KIDS CHRISTMAS CATALOG FOR THIS YEAR THEY SHOW A BISHOP IN A FABRIC VERY CLOSE TO THIS FABRIC BUT THEIR RED IS A CHRISTMAS RED NOT A CRIMSON RED. THEIR BISHOP HAS RED RICK RACK ON THE SLEEVE WHICH WE COULD PUT LIME RICK RACK TO MATCH THE LIME IN THE FABRIC. THEY SHOW A PRECIOUS REINDEER SMOCKED ON THE DOTS. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!

IN STITCHES,

SUE

2010-09-21T06:31:00.000-07:00

I LOVE THIS NEW PIQUE DOT. THE BROWN CORDUROY AND PIQUE MATCHES. THE PINK DOT MATCHES PINK CROCUS BROADCLOTH. YOU DO NOT SEE THE LIME DOT IN THE PHOTO BUT IT MATCHES LIGHT LIME CORDUROY.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-09-20T08:42:00.000-07:00

GOOD MONDAY MORNING TO ALL, THIS DOT IS GOING TO BE POPULAR FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS GARMENTS, #393 DOT. MORE TO COME!!!!
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-09-17T07:46:00.000-07:00

THEY HAVE ARRIVED!!!! THE BROWN TOILE AND BROWN WITH WHITE DOT PIQUE. THIS TOILE ALSO MATCHES THE BROWN TWILL AND BROWN CORDUROY. SO CUT FOR SWING TOPS AND PANTS, OR OVERALLS AND LINING. MORE NEW FABRICS TO COME.

IN STITCHES,

SUE

2010-09-15T08:44:00.000-07:00

GOOD MORNING LADIES, I ATTENDED FABRIC MARKET THIS WEEKEND AND WILL BE POSTING SWATCHES OF NEW FABRIC AS IT COMES IN. WE HAVE 2 NEW CHRISTMAS DOTS IN RED AN GREEN, A NEW DOT PIQUE, PINK AND BLUE BRUSHED TWILL AND WAIT TILL YOU SEE THE BROWN TOILE AND THE BROWN WITH WHITE DOT PIQUE THAT WILL COORDINATE WITH THE BROWN TOILE.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-08-28T10:21:00.000-07:00

HI LADIES,
HOT OFF THE PRESS IS THE NEW SMOCKING PLATE FROM ELLEN MCCARN. YOU GET 5 VARIATIONS ON ONE PLATE. THIS IS PERFECT FOR OUR BISHOP DAYGOWNS THAT HAVE 5 ROWS OF SMOCKING. THE PLATE IS CALLED ANNELISE AND WE HAVE THEM IN STOCK.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-08-27T14:51:00.000-07:00

LADIES I CAN NOT TELL YOU HOW CUTE THIS BISHOP IN BLOUSE LENGTH IS!!!! IT CAN BE WORN WITH MATCHING PANTS, OR ORANGE CORDUROY PANTS OR JEANS. PERFECT FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE TURKEYS SMOCKED.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-08-11T13:26:00.000-07:00

LOOK AT THIS CUTE SMOCKED OVERALL BY A CUSTOMER IN MONTGOMERY AL.

IN STITCHES,

SUE

2010-08-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

I WANTED YOU ALL TO SEE THE GIRLS VERSION OF THE YOKE DAYGOWN & SACQUE. THIS IS THE SAME STYLE AS THE BOYS YOKE DAYGOWN AND SACQUE WITH THE GIRLS ELASTIC SLEEVES. THE GIRLS WILL NOT HAVE THE BOX PLEATS UNDER THE INSERT LIKE THE BOYS, THE GIRLS WILL BE GATHERED. SIZES NEWBORN, 3 MOS, AND 6 MOS.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

NEW DAYGOWN SIZES

2010-08-07T12:06:00.001-07:00

SO SORRY I HAVE NOT POSTED IN A WHILE BUT BEEN VERY BUSY SEWING. WE ARE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE YOKE DAYGOWNS FOR BOYS NOW IS AVAILABLE IN NEWBORN, 3 MOS AND 6 MOS SIZES. SO MANY OF YOU HAVE SAID WHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR A BOY IN NEWBORN SO NOW WE ARE READY TO FILL YOUR WISHES. THIS YOKE STYLE WILL HAVE 5 ROWS OF PLEATING AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN A GIRLS VERSION WITH ELASTIC SLEEVE. SO GET READY FOR ALL THOSE NEW BABIES AND ORDER A DAYGOWN OR SACQUE STYLE IN ANY OF THE BATISTE COLORS.

2010-07-09T06:55:00.000-07:00

GOOD MORNING LADIES, I JUST LOVE THE OVERLAY BONNET WITH TWO LAYERS OF LACE. THIS BONNET CAN BE MADE IN ANY OF THE BATISTE COLORS WITH WHITE OR ECRU LACE. PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY NEW BABY.
IF YOU LIVE IN ALABAMA PLEASE TRY AND STAY COOL. PERFECT TIME TO STAY INSIDE AND SMOCK.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-07-06T09:11:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Ladies,
I have just finished constructing this outfit for a customer. She wanted a Bishop Blouse length and Long Pants. I can see so many possible fabrics for this outfit, a white Bishop Blouse and colored pants or a floral top and Corduroy Pants. Give me your thoughts.
In Stitches,
Sue

2010-07-05T08:10:00.000-07:00

I HOPE EVERYONE HAD AT GREAT 4TH OF JULY. NOW ITS BACK TO SEWING AFTER ALL THE BBQ AND FUN WITH FAMILY.
FRONT OPEN DAYGOWNS IN WHITE, BLUE, RICE, LIME SHERBET AND PINK.
THE PERFECT GOWN FOR THE LITTLE BABY GIRLS. DAYGOWNS COME IN SIZE NEWBORN, 3 MONTHS AND 6 MONTHS WITH WHITE OR ECRU LACE.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-07-02T07:59:00.000-07:00

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO ALL. HOW BLESSED WE ARE TO LIVE IN AMERICA LAND OF THE FREE. FREEDOM IS SOMETHING WE DO NOT THINK ABOUT EVERYDAY BUT I HOPE WE CAN ALL GIVE IT SO THOUGHT ON THIS SPECIAL SUNDAY IN 2010.
I JUST WANTED TO SHOW YOU CENTER FRONT PLEATED GIRLS YOKE BUBBLE MADE IN #599 FLORAL FROM FABRIC FINDERS. THIS COULD BE A ONE DAY PROJECT AND PULL OUT THE PLEATING THREADS AND YOUR LITTLE ONE COULD BE WEARING IT TOMORROW.
LET ME KNOW WHAT NEW FABRICS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE AT SUSIES FOR THE FALL.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-06-07T12:34:00.000-07:00

LADIES, I WANTED YOU TO SEE THIS PRECIOUS BABY BIB, WITH 4 ROWS OF SMOCKING YOU CAN DO THIS IN THE MORNING AND GIVE AS A GIFT IN THE AFTERNOON. YOU CAN ANY COLOR OF SCALLOP ON A WHITE BIB. THIS IS A MUST YOU THAT SPECIAL BABY GIFT. JUST SMOCK AND PULL OUT THE THREADS AND YOU HAVE A GIFT THAT THE NEW MOM WILL LOVE TO RECEIVE.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-05-28T10:54:00.000-07:00

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS CUTE SMOCKING DESIGN ON A BOYS SHORT OVERALLS, I JUST LOVE THE TURTLES. THIS CHILD WILL LOOK SO CUT THIS SUMMER IN HIS OVERALLS. GREAT SMOCKING!!!!!

I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A SAFE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.

IN STITCHES,

SUE

2010-05-03T09:13:00.000-07:00

DO YOU NEED THAT SPECIAL GIFT FOR MOTHERS DAY OR A BABY SHOWER GIFT FOR THE NEW MOM OR JUST A SIMPLE GIFT FOR A SPECIAL FRIEND? THEN CALL US FOR A GIFT CERTIFICATE. WE HAVE GIFT CERTIFICATES READY FOR YOU TO WRAP OR STUFF IN A CARD. THAT SPECIAL SMOCKER WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-04-27T06:33:00.000-07:00

THIS IS A CUTE BISHOP MADE FOR A CUSTOMER MADE IN THE NEW FLORAL#704 USING TURQUOISE RIC RAC ON THE SLEEVES TO BRING OUT THE LITTLE TURQUOISE DOT IN THE FLORAL. SO MANY OPTIONS WHEN USING A FLORAL LIKE PICKING OUT ONE OF THE COLORS FOR YOUR TRIM.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-04-22T05:48:00.000-07:00

LOOK AT THESE THREE PRECIOUS SISTERS ALL DRESSED IN LEMON BROADCLOTH FOR EASTER, THIS WAS A BUNCH OF STITCHES FOR THEIR MOM. I LOVE SEEING FINISHED PROJECTS SO IF YOU HAVE PHOTOS PLEASE E-MAIL THEM TO ME FOR SHOWING.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-04-21T07:18:00.000-07:00

I LOVE SEEING THE FINAL RESULTS OF CUSTOMERS SMOCKING, THIS CUTE OVERALL WAS SMOCKED BY A CUSTOMER IN MONTGOMERY AL. I CAN JUST SEE HER LITTLE BOY IN THIS PRECIOUS GARMENT.

WE JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT FROM ICM WHO MAKES THE PRETTY EYELET EDGE PANTIES IN A DIAPER COVER SIZE NEWBORN AND SMALL(3-6 MOS). THEY ARE JUST LIKE THE SIZES 1 THRU 8 IN THE DOUBLE SEAT PANTIES.

I WILL POST MORE PHOTO'S OF SMOCKING IN THE NEXT DAYS.

IN STITCHES,

SUE

2010-04-13T07:32:00.000-07:00

LOOKS LIKE A ICE CREAM PARLOR AROUND THE SHOP WITH ANGEL SLEEVE BISHOPS MADE IN 100% PIMA COTTON 1/16TH GINGHAM. THIS IS THE MOST HAVE GARMENT FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE THIS SUMMER. WE CAN ADD LACE OR ENTREDEUX EYELET OR NARROW HEM THE ANGEL SLEEVES. JUST LET ME KNOW HOW YOU WANT YOUR DELICIOUS ORDER.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

30 YEARS LATER

2010-04-08T07:22:00.000-07:00

CAN YOU SAY ONE PROUD NANA!!!! THIS IS MY GRANDDAUGHTER ELISE WEARING A SMOCKED SKIRT AND BLOUSE THAT I MADE FOR HER MOTHER 30 YEARS AGO. I WISH I HAD LOOKED IN MY CLOSET FOR THESE SMOCKED GARMENTS WHEN HER BIG SISTER COULD WEAR A SIZE 5 AND THEN I WOULD HAVE A TREASURED PHOTO OF ALL 3 OF MY GIRLS IN THE SAME OUTFIT. I SHOWED THEM THE PICTURE I HAVE OF THEIR MOTHER WEARING THIS AND THEY WANTED TO KNOW WHO THAT LITTLE GIRL WAS????? ELISE WENT AROUND THE HOUSE LOOKING AT PHOTO'S OF THEIR MOTHER ASKING IF I STILL HAD THE DRESS IN THE PICTURE.
THESE ARE SPECIAL MOMENTS WITH GRANDCHILDREN SO LADIES SAVE THOSE SMOCKED GARMENTS FOR YOUR LITTLE BLESSINGS TO WEAR ONE DAY.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-04-07T08:50:00.000-07:00

CUTE , CUTE, CUTE, I LOVE THIS DESIGN. WE USED THE PRIMARY DOT PIQUE FOR THE DRESS AND A WHITE BROADCLOTH INSERT FOR THE SMOCKING. THE COLORS OF THE DOTS WERE USED FOR THE CRAYONS WITH RED PIPING ON THE JUMPER AND BLOUSE. WHAT LITTLE GIRL WOULD NOT LOVE THIS BACK WRAP JUMPER?????

IN STITCHES,

SUE

2010-03-29T06:50:00.000-07:00

GOOD MORNING LADIES,
THIS WEEK IS HOLY WEEK SO WITH THAT IN MIND I AM SHOWING THE CHRISTENING GOWN AND BONNET. WHAT A SPECIAL SMOCKED GOWN FOR YOUR LITTLE WHEN PLACING THEM IN GODS HANDS. THIS GOWN IS MADE IN 100% SWISS BATISTE WITH LACE INSERTIONS IN THE FRONT AND BACK AND SLEEVES. THE SLEEVES HAVE BEADING AND RIBBON WITH LACE EDGING. THE HEM HAS A SCALLOP FRONT AND BACK WITH LACE ADDED. A NEWBORN BONNET COMES WITH THIS GOWN. THE GOWN IS SIZED NEWBORN TO 6 MOS. THIS COULD BE YOUR GOWN TO HAND DOWN FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION. I KNOW THAT BLESSED FEELING OF HAVING MY TWO GRANDDAUGHTERS BAPTIZED IN MY CHRISTENING GOWN.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-03-25T06:58:00.000-07:00

NOTHING SAY'S SUMMER LIKE A ANGEL SLEEVE BISHOP BUBBLE. THIS CUSTOMER USED ONE OF OUR NEW FLORAL PRINTS #703 AND ADDED ENTREDUEX EYELET TO THE ANGEL SLEEVE. I JUST LOVE THIS STYLE ON LITTLE GIRLS.

HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT THURSDAY!

IN STITCHES,

SUE

2010-03-23T06:44:00.000-07:00

SEW EASY IS NOT THE RIGHT WORD FOR THIS BOY ROMPER. READY TO WEAR AFTER YOU SMOCK THE CENTER FRONT PANEL, VERY LITTLE SMOCKING. CAN BE SMOCKED IN THE MORNING AND THE LITTLE ONE CAN WEAR IT IN THE AFTERNOON. THIS ROMPER COMES IN BOYS AND GIRLS STYLES SIZES 6 MOS TO SIZE 2.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-03-19T08:04:00.000-07:00

WHAT A BLESSING TO WAKE UP TO SUNSHINE TODAY, WE HAVE HAD CLOUDS FOR A WEEK IN TRUSSVILLE AL. THE BRIGHT SUN MAKES ME THINK OF ANGEL SLEEVE BISHOPS LIKE THE ONE SHOWN. I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT FRIDAY AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SPRING TOMORROW THE 20TH OF MARCH GOOD BYE TO WINTER. HAVE A BLESSED WEEKEND.

IN STITCHES,

SUE

2010-03-18T09:25:00.000-07:00

LOOK AT THIS CUTE SWING TOP AND PANTS SET, THE PANTS ARE YELLOW WITH BLACK DOT PIQUE AND THE SWING TOP IS WHITE BROADCLOTH WITH THE SMOCKING IN THE MIDDLE FRONT. IMAGINE ELLEN McCARNS "BEES" SMOCKING PLATE SMOCKED ON THIS WHITE SWING TOP USING THE YELLOW AND BLACK FOR THE BEES TO MATCH THE PANTS. SO CUTE FOR SPRING. SMOCKING THIS STYLE IS SO FAST.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-03-17T08:22:00.000-07:00

GOOD MORNING LADIES,

DO YOU NEED THAT LAST MINUTE EASTER GARMENT TO SMOCK? I HAVE 3 GARMENTS THAT CAN BE SHIPPED TODAY WITH NO WAITING.

A BOYS BUBBLE IN WHITE BROADCLOTH SIZE 2

A BOYS BUTTON ON SUIT SIZE 4 IN WHITE & WATERCOLOR BLUE BROADCLOTH

A LACY BISHOP SIZE 2 IN PINK BATISTE FINISHED BACK LENGTH 20 1/2"

YOU STILL HAVE 2 WEEKS BEFORE EASTER AND COULD HAVE THE PROJECT SMOCKED FOR YOUR SPECIAL LITTLE ONE.

CALL ME AND I WILL SHIP TO YOU TODAY!

IN STITCHES.

SUE

FLOAT DRESS

2010-03-05T07:42:00.000-08:00

LADIES, THIS FLOAT DRESS IS PERFECT FOR EASTER AND THE BEST OPTION FOR ALL WHO CAN NOT FIND THE TIME TO DO THE SMOCKING ON THAT SPECIAL EASTER DRESS BEFORE APRIL 4TH. THE FLOAT DRESS HAS A SCALLOP COLLAR WITH LACE ADDED AND THE SLEEVES ARE EMBELLISHED WITH BEADING AND RIBBON AND LACE. THE DRESS SHOWN WAS MADE IN WATERCOLOR BROADCLOTH BUT COULD BE MADE IN ANY OF OUR FABRICS OFFERED. THIS DRESS IS AVAILABLE WITH WHITE OR ECRU LACE, THE RIBBON WILL MATCH THE LACE. LET ME KNOW IF THIS IS WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR. I WAS IN ONE OF OUR DEPARTMENT STORES LAST WEEKEND WITH MY GRANDDAUGHTERS LOOKING AT EASTER DRESSES AND WAS VERY UPSET WITH THE STYLES OFFERED. SOME OF THE STYLES FOR SIZES 5 THRU 10 LOOKED LIKE PROM DRESSES AND NOT LITTLE GIRLS EASTER DRESSES. I WALKED OUT OF THE STORE THINKING WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE TRADITIONAL LITTLE GIRLS DRESSES. LETS KEEP THE TRADITION GOING AND NOT FOLLOW WHAT THE TODAY DESIGNERS ARE SHOWING IN THE STORES.

HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND ENJOY THE BLESSINGS THAT GOD HAS TO OFFER EACH OF US.

IN STITCHES,

SUE

2010-03-04T07:37:00.000-08:00

LACY BISHOPS AND MORE LACY BISHOPS. THIS IS THE DRESS FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE FOR EASTER. YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO ORDER ONE OF THESE BEAUTIFUL DRESSES AND DO YOUR SMOCKING BEFORE EASTER. REMEMBER WE NEED TO KNOW THE LENGTH OF THIS DRESS SINCE THERE IS NO HEM. LACY BISHOPS NEED TO BE MADE OUT OF ONE OF OUR 17 SHADES OF BATISTE WITH WHITE OR ECRU LACE. RIBBON IN SLEEVE TO MATCH LACE. SO LADIES CALL THIS WEEK TO ORDER FOR EASTER.

IN STITCHES,

SUE

2010-02-26T09:59:00.000-08:00

GOOD MORNING,
JUST WANTED TO SHOW YOU THAT BACK WRAP JUMPERS DO NOT HAVE TO BE SMOCKED, THEY CAN BE MONOGRAMED. WHAT A GREAT WAY USING ONE OF OUR NEW FLORALS WITH THE PINK MONOGRAM TO START SPRING.
ALL YOU FACEBOOK FANS SUSIES READY TO SMOCK NOW HAS A PAGE, SO BECOME A FAN.
HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT LAST OF FEBRUARY WEEKEND AND I WILL POST AGAIN IN MARCH.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-02-23T07:34:00.000-08:00

Good Morning,
We have added Baby Tatting to your choice on the Front Open Daygowns. In the past we have only offered lace on this gown but now you can have the Tatting or Lace. The Tatting is so delicate with very fine threads which makes this have a total different look. We only have the tatting in white but you can order the lace in white or ecru. These Daygowns make very special gifts for that Beautiful Baby Girl in your life. Lets us help you with your gifts.
In Stitches,
Sue

Good Morning

2010-02-19T07:49:00.000-08:00

WHAT A BLESSING I RECEIVED THIS MORNING TO SEE GREEN SPROUTS COMING UP IN AREAS THAT HAVE BEEN DEAD ALL THESE COLD WINTER MONTHS. THIS IS A SIGN THAT SPRING WILL BE HERE SOON AND WE ALL NEED TO GET OUR SPRING SMOCKING PROJECTS STARTED. I KNOW I HAVE SEVERAL DAYGOWNS TO SMOCK FOR THE NEW BIRTHS DUE SOON. IF IT IS A NEW BIRTH OR A EASTER GARMENT LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN HELP YOU GET STARTED.
HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND IN THIS SEASON OF LENT.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2010-02-09T10:55:00.000-08:00

GOOD MORNING LADIES,
WE ARE ONE WEEK AWAY FROM ASH WEDNESDAY WHICH MEANS WE ONLY HAVE A LITTLE OVER 40 DAYS TILL EASTER. PLEASE BE CHECKING YOUR SMOCKING PLATES FOR THE DESIGN YOU WANT THIS EASTER AND LET US KNOW WHICH STYLE AND COLOR YOU WOULD LIKE FOR THAT SPECIAL LITTLE ONE IN YOUR LIFE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON A STYLE OR A SIZE PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL OR E-MAIL ME. I WILL BE HERE WAITING TO STITCH FOR YOU, MAKING YOU LIFE EASIER.
IN STITCHES.
SUE

SKY BLUE

2010-01-29T07:17:00.000-08:00

WE NOW OFFER SKY BLUE IN THE 1/16TH PIMA GINGHAM. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PICK FROM LIGHT BLUE OR SKY BLUE IN THE PIMA GINGHAM. THE SKY BLUE UP AGAINST THE LIGHT BLUE IS A MORE TRUE BLUE. I KNOW YOU CAN NOT TELL FROM THE SWATCH SHOWN HERE BUT IF YOU LAY THEM SIDE BY SIDE YOU WILL SEE THE DIFFERENCE. I WILL BE GLAD TO SEND YOU SWATCHES IF NEEDED JUST LET ME KNOW.
HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A SAFE WEEKEND.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

#702 FLORAL

2010-01-26T07:14:00.000-08:00

SPRING IS IN THE AIR. LOOK AT THIS NEW FLORAL WITH ALL THE BRIGHT FLOWERS. PRINTS LIKE THIS JUST SCREAM OUT "SPRING" TO ME. I LOVE FLORAL BISHOPS USING THE COLORS OF FLOSS TO MATCH THE FLOWERS. LITTLE GIRLS IN FLORAL BISHOPS ARE THE SWEETEST SIGN THAT SAY'S THANK YOU GOD FOR GIVING US SPRINGTIME COLORS.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

PRINT #703

2010-01-25T08:09:00.000-08:00

LOOK AT THIS FUN PRINT FROM FABRIC FINDERS. THIS PRINT JUST MAKES ME SMILE WITH THE CUTE PINK FLOWERS. SIZZLE PINK AND AZURE BLUE PIPING MATCHES THIS PRINT USING A WHITE INSERT OR SMOCKING ON THE FABRIC. SO LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT #703 PRINT.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

# 634 100% PIMA FLORAL

2010-01-22T07:44:00.000-08:00

THIS FLORAL IS ANOTHER OF THE NEW PRINTS FROM FABRIC FINDERS. I FOUND THAT PURPLE GINGHAM LOOKS GOOD USED AS PIPING OR AS THE COLLAR AND CUFFS ON THIS FLORAL. THIS JUST LOOKS LIKE SPRING TO ME. PERFECT PRINT FOR BISHOPS OR USE WITH A WHITE INSERT USING THE COLORS OF THE FLOWERS IN YOUR SMOCKING. I KNOW HOW CREATIVE ALL OF YOU ARE SO LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK USING #634 FLORAL.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

NEW GINGHAM

2010-01-21T08:36:00.000-08:00

WE NOW OFFER PURPLE 1/16 th PIMA GINGHAM. NOW YOU HAVE 3 CHOICES, LAVENDER, PURPLE AND GRAPE ALL IN THE 100% COTTON PIMA GINGHAM. I AM SURE YOU WILL FIND THIS NEW COLOR A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR FABRIC LINE.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

New Fabric

2010-01-20T07:00:00.000-08:00

What a fun fabric this can be for your smocking projects. When matching this fabric with piping I found that Turquoise or Lime both looked really good when up against this cute print. You can use a white insert and bring out these colors or just smock on the fabric. Let me know what you think??????? Will post another fabric tomorrow.
In Stitches,
Sue

New Fabrics

2010-01-19T07:40:00.000-08:00

THIS NEW PRINT IS JUST ONE OF THE NEW FABRICS I PURCHASED AT FABRIC MARKET. THIS PINK FLORAL REMINDED ME OF THE OLD ROSEBUD PRINT THAT IS OUT OF STOCK. YOU WILL ENJOY SMOCKING ON THIS SWEET FLORAL FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE. WATCH FOR MORE TO COME!!!! EASTER IS APRIL 4TH.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2009-12-02T07:06:00.001-08:00

Good Morning to all:

I want to show everyone these photos I received this week from my good customer Judy Bryant, these are her Grandchildren in their beautiful smocked outfits all ready for Christmas. I would love to receive your photos of the items you have smocked and I will share them on the web site.

Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving, the Condrey House was filled with the sounds of our 3 Grandchildren laughing and having loads of fun. We are so Blessed and have so much to be Thankful for.

I will be out of the shoppe starting today and returning Dec. 9th. Nana and Granddaddy are taking Ashlyn age 7 and Elise age 5 to Disney World. We have been looking forward to this trip for a long time and now it is time to leave. I hope to return all refreshed and ready to start on Easter orders. I am not sure that this trip will be a rest of any kind but it will be great to spend time seeing Disney through the eyes of my precious Granddaughters. They grow up so fast and the day will come when spending time with Grandparents will not be what they want to do. So fun for now and I hope to post some photos when I return.

In Stitches,

Sue

Monday 10-26-09

2009-10-26T06:40:00.000-07:00

This Swing Top & Pants was made for a customer but I wanted all to see how creative customers are with their orders. It first I could not vision using these colors together but as the outfit was coming together I saw the fun in using Sage corduroy piping on Candy Pink Corduroy collars and cuffs. The Top is made out of White Pique with the pants, collar and cuffs in Candy Pink Corduroy. I think this suit turned out really cute, hope the customer feels the same way when she receives the order, I am sure she has the perfect design waiting to be smocked.

Hope you all have a Great Monday this last week in October.

In Stitches,

Sue

10-23-09

2009-10-23T06:08:00.000-07:00

Good Friday Morning to all. I am showing 2 Boy yoke Bubble in size 2 that I have that can be shipped out today. The Brown size 2 has a rice collar and insert. The Blue 1/16th gingham has the center front pleating with a white collar. I can Ship today!!!!
Hope you all have a Great weekend.
In Stitches,
Sue

10-19-09

2009-10-19T06:29:00.000-07:00

Good Morning, Whats this I see in the sky???? Could it be the sun? After rain for so long it sure is a blessing to see some sunshine. This beautiful day will make us all want to get busy with our sewing projects. I wanted you all to see this new Ellen McCarn smocking plate called Allison Leigh, this design is great for all the baby bishops and daygowns, with just the right amount of pleating rows. Let me know if you need any of Ellens designs, I have them in stock.

Have a Great Monday!

In Stitches,

Sue

10-7-09

2009-10-07T08:11:00.000-07:00

Good Morning,

I am so excited about a new product we now have in stock. Have you had stains like baby formula that is now on your favorite smocked garment or those yellow age stains on antique linens and yellowing on a Heirloom Gown? We now have Sodium Perborate in 8 oz. containers that sell for $8.00. Sodium Perborate is a white, odorless, water soluble chemical whitening agent. You can soak your items in a bath of Sodium Perborate and these stains will disappear. I soaked my Christening Gown used in 1951 in a bath of this whitening agent and both of my Granddaughters wore the gown and it was as white as the day it was purchased. If you would like to order a 8oz. container just call Susies Ready To Smock.

In Stitches,
Sue

Oct. 2 2009

2009-10-02T06:51:00.000-07:00

Good Morning,
I wanted to show this Swing Top & Pants made with white broadcloth for the top and Turquoise Corduroy for the pants and piping. Simple but so many possibilities.
The saga of the Postal Service is over, after 9 days and a trip to New Hampshire the box was delivered to the Alabama address on Thursday. If the box could only talk and tell me what happened.
I hope you all have a great first weekend of October and good luck to all teams you may be cheering for this weekend (Auburn for me).
In Stitches,
Sue

First Day of October

2009-10-01T06:51:00.000-07:00

Good Morning and welcome October! I love these cool mornings we are having this week it really feels like October. I wanted you to see another of Ellen McCarns new designs. Holiday designs is perfect for the center front pleat garments and for all the Yoke Bubbles and Rompers with 5 rows of smocking. This plate is another of the must have for your collection of smocking designs.

The saga continues with the postal service, but I am delighted to inform you that the box has made it back to the south. It was scanned yesterday at the Birmingham sorting facility, we will wait and see where it travels next.

Hope you all have a great start on this new month.

In Stitches,

Sue

New Fabric

2009-09-29T05:38:00.000-07:00

I just want to show you another new fabric from Fabric Finders. This green on green mini check is a 100% pima cotton. This is a good check for Boy garments. The number for this fabric is T-31.

Just an up-date on my lost box, the postal service is showing it was sorted in New Hampshire on Monday morning, no new update today. I will keep you posted on the travels this box is taking.

Hope you all have a great Tuesday.

In Stitches,

Sue

New Smocking Plate

2009-09-28T05:41:00.000-07:00

Good Monday Morning to each of you. I wanted you to see this new smocking design from Ellen McCarn, its called Christening Day and is suitable for a Yoke or Bishop. The Yoke design has 6 rows of smocking and the Bishop design has 6 rows but would need 7 rows of pleating since the design comes below the 6 th row. This is perfect for our Christening Gown and for the smaller sizes of the Lacy Bishop and I love how it is shown with Ecru smocking on the white dress. I love White and Ecru together on the Lacy Bishop and the Christening Gown. Thank You Ellen for this design, its like she designed these designs just for us. There are 3 designs shown on this plate so when you purchase is smocking plate you will be receiving 3 different designs.

I have been waiting for a Priority Mail box to arrive in Jasper Al. shipped from Birmingham Al. going to one of my seamstress so she could construct the garments. The travel time by car would be one hour but our Postal System has missorted the box and today it was processed through a facility in Nashua NH. This is the same government that wants to run our health care, so much said for that. I can only apologize but the delays this will cause to the ten garments in this box that I know my customers are waiting to receive. Now I will wait and see what part of the United States the box will go next. I am sorry to start your Monday off with my problems, and I know we are all human and make mistakes but really New Hampshire??????

I will let you all know when my box makes it back to Alabama.

In Stitches,

Sue

Brings Back Memories

2009-09-25T07:15:00.000-07:00

This little Yoke Dress brings back memories of my little girl and even photos of myself when I was young. The basic little plaid school dress, we all had one. Back in the old days we wore dresses to school everyday (no pants in the 50's). This Yoke Daydress is made with the Royal Stewart tartan, this plaid has all primary colors.

Hope you all have a Blessed weekend.

In Stitches,

Sue

New Check

2009-09-24T05:45:00.000-07:00

Red/Black with a Off White Background is how I would describe this small 100% Pima Cotton check from Fabric Finders. I picture this fabric being used for Boys Overalls and Yoke dresses for the fall and winter months. I have put this fabric up against White Broadcloth and Rice Broadcloth and it blends with both if you need a insert. I know the colors will be good for all my Georgia Fans. The number on this check is T-25.

Please check the shipping time on orders you place, due to the amount of garments to be constructed we are running a little longer. Please remember each item is cut and made to your order no cookie cutter production, each item is special.

In Stitches,

Sue

Swing Top & Pants

2009-09-23T06:42:00.000-07:00

Good Morning to all, this morning I wanted to show you this cute Swing Top & Pants that one of my customers just ordered. The pants are made with Purple Corduroy and the Top is made up in Grape 1/16th gingham with the collar to match the pants in purple corduroy. I really like this look and it will be great for the up-coming season. The Swing Top has the center front pleating and can be smocked really fast, so be thinking of this style for your little girls.

In Stitches,

Sue

Ellen McCarns new design

2009-09-22T06:10:00.000-07:00

I am so happy to see Ellen's new designs. This smocking design only has 5 rows which is perfect for the inserts in our Bubbles and Rompers that only have 5 rows of smocking. How nice to have a design which requires the amount of rows you have in your garment. The Bishop style on this plate will be great for our Daygowns, the 3rd design is perfect for sleeves. This plate will be on of those that you go to often when you are looking for a smocking design.

I hope all of you who live in the South are getting ready to board the Ark, Rain Rain please go away.

In Stitches,

Sue

New Fabric

2009-09-21T06:46:00.000-07:00

I really like this new check from Fabric Finders, the number is T-44. The colors in this 100% Pima Cotton will match Lime Corduroy & Lime Pique, Colbalt Pique, Periwinkle Corduroy and Royal Corduroy, Plus these shades in Broadcloth. This will be a good fabric for all seasons, if you use it for a lining or for the whole garment the colors are fun and brite. I will post more fabrics later.
I can not tell you how much I like Ellen McCarns new smocking Plates, I will see if I can post them to my site.
In Stitches,
Sue

New Fabric

2009-09-15T18:44:00.000-07:00

I attended Fabric Market this past Sunday and found this check T-22 that matches the Blue version T-20. The Blue T-20 has been such a good check to use in every style. Now we will offer both the Pink T-22 and the Blue T-20, I know the Pink will be as popular as the Blue has been. I can just see Brother/Sister outfits using these fabrics.
I also ordered Ellen McCarns new smocking plates, and I am so happy to see two of these new smocking designs are small designs which have 5 rows which will be perfect for our inserts used in the Yoke Bubbles and Rompers. You can view Ellens new designs on her web site.
I will be showing the other fabrics purchased at Market in the next few days. If you would like to have swatches of these new fabrics let me know.
In Stitches , Sue

BACK WRAP JUMPERS

2009-07-16T07:13:00.000-07:00

I WANTED EVERYONE TO SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE TO A BACK WRAP JUMPER INSTEAD OF SMOCKING. WE CAN MONOGRAM ON THE BACK WRAP JUMPERS AND THIS MAKES A GREAT SUMMER DRESS OR ADD A BLOUSE AND USE THIS JUMPER FOR OTHER SEASONS. THESE PRECIOUS GIRLS ARE MY GRANDDAUGHTERS AT THE BEACH ON OUR FAMILY TRIP. I WOULD LOVE TO PUBLISH ANY PHOTOS YOU MAY HAVE OF YOUR GARMENTS THAT WE HAVE MADE.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2009-07-16T07:11:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July

2009-07-01T07:57:00.000-07:00

I can not believe that it is July 1st already I hope everyone is having a good Summer and praying for all to have a safe and fun 4th of July.
It is not to early to start thinking of Fall and the Holidays. I know it is very hot outside but we all know the cooler air will be here before we have time to think about it. So lets all start looking ahead to the smocking we need to have finished in time for those school pictures and holidays that are just around the corner. Fall Football games will also need those school colors with smocking designs for your favorite school teams.
So enjoy this Holiday weekend and keep cool and safe.
In Stitches,
Sue

SUMMER TIME

2009-06-10T06:54:00.000-07:00

Good Morning, The heat is on big time in Alabama. Summer is Here!!
Just wanted to pass on this Photo for all to see of these two precious girls and their Angel Sleeve Bishop dresses smocked by their sweet Grandmother Judy Bryant. Angel Sleeves are so perfect for the summer days and nights. So keep cool and keep smocking.
In Stitches,
Sue

Rain Rain Go Away

2009-05-13T06:37:00.000-07:00

My question today is when will the rain go away? What happened to the April Showers bring May Flowers? All this rain means we can spend more time indoors smocking. The garment I am showing today is the popular Yoke Bubble, this comes in a boy style and a girl style in sizes 6 mos., 12 mos., 18 mos., and size 2. The boy style has cuffed sleeves and the girls have a elastic sleeve. With only 5 rows of smocking these Bubbles can be smocked in a few days or maybe a few hours. Bubbles are perfect Baby gifts for when you want that special gift. Most customers put a white insert for smocking but we can make the insert the same color as the garment. With white inserts we will make the collar white to match with piping to match the garment color. Just let me know how you want your Bubble to look and we will make this garment accordingly.
In Stitches,
Sue

May Day

2009-05-01T07:44:00.000-07:00

Today I would like to share with you one of our Daygown styles. This sacque comes in three sizes, newborn, 3 mos & 6 mos. The Sacque offers long sleeves but you can request for the sleeves to be short. The sleeves are finished with elastic and a ruffle. You will have 5 pleated rows in the center front with 2 rows over the sleeves and back. This gown comes with a draw ribbon at the hem. Daygowns are offered in all batiste fabrics. This sacque is just one of the 3 Daygowns we offer. Perfect for the new baby, great for Baby Shower gifts.

I hope everyone has a May filled with many May flowers and happiness.

In Stitches,

Sue

What has happened to Spring?

2009-04-07T07:06:00.000-07:00

MY QUESTION IS WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO SPRING? SNOW FLAKES IN APRIL, THIS IS JUST NOT RIGHT. SOME PEOPLE TELL ME THIS IS BLACKBERRY WINTER, BUT WHATEVER IT IS I AM READY FOR WARM WEATHER.

THE BACK WRAP JUMPER THAT I AM SHOWING TODAY IS MADE WITH RIPPLESPUN SEERSUCKER PLAID. LIME GREEN, HOT PINK AND TURQUOISE COLORS GIVE YOU VARIOUS CHOICES WHEN PICKING OUT SMOCKING PATTERNS AND THREAD. I SEE FROGS AND FLOWERS SMOCKED ON THIS WHITE INSERT USING THE COLORS IN THE PLAID FOR MY SMOCKING. I AM SURE EACH OF YOU SEE OTHER CUTE SMOCKING DESIGNS THAT WOULD LOOK GREAT FOR SPRING AND SUMMER. SINCE THIS FABRIC IS A SEERSUCKER YOU WOULD HAVE TO USE A INSERT, YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SMOCK ON THIS FABRIC.

I HOPE EACH OF YOU HAVE A BLESSED HOLY WEEK .

IN STITCHES,

SUE

Will Spring ever arrive?

2009-04-02T06:09:00.001-07:00

My question is will Spring ever arrive? More storms today and then another cold front changing the weather again next week to colder temps. But even when the weather is unpredictable we can still do our Summer smocking designs. The fabric shown is Fabric Finders #S42 Seersucker. These colors are perfect for all the Watermelon smocking plates. The pink and green are just the right colors, you will need a white insert for the melons and I have only seen it made up in a Back Wrap Jumper so far. So lets get smocking for all those cute Summer time garments.
In Stitches,
Sue

Ready For Spring

2009-03-28T11:35:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone has finished their Easter sewing and now can start doing some fun smocking for the Spring and Summer. Just look at this fun Bishop made with angel sleeves using Fabric Finders Pique #576. Alot of brite colors using Pinks and Lime green. I will be sending more photos of the new fabrics.

In Stitches,

Sue

Thursday 3-12-0

2009-03-12T06:27:00.000-07:00

I am so sorry that I have not written on this Blog since February, but it is busy here getting Easter Orders out. I know you would rather have me sewing than writing on a blog.
Please check the web site to see that the fabric you want is still available, if you have old swatches please remove Harpeth Hall, Regatta, Hot Pink Floral #822 & #826 Blue Floral. These are all out of stock. I will have items removed from the web site when the fabric is gone. We are having some Dye Lot changes also, the new bolt of Pink Blush is different but I hope that in about 6-8 weeks Spechler Vogel will have the old color of Pink Blush back.
In Stitches,
Sue

2-20-09

2009-02-20T06:42:00.000-08:00

Good Morning to all:
Only 5 days till Ash Wednesday and that will mean we have 40 days till Easter so I know we are all busy sewing and smocking. It will be such a pleasure to see our little ones wearing beautiful new garments made with loving hands.
I received a shipment of fabric yesterday from Spechler Vogel and I noticed that the Pink Blush Batiste was a different shade from the bolt I have on hand now, so I e-mailed Jeff at Spechler Vogel and his reply was that a different dye lot will be here in 6-8 weeks and he was sorry for the inconvenience that this color may cause us. It is only a shade more pink than what we have been receiving but I will have to keep this bolt and use it until Spechler Vogel gets a new shipment of Pink Blush Batiste in stock. Pink Blush Batiste is such a pretty soft baby pink and we use so much of this fabric and the new bolt is just a little more pink, most people will not notice the difference but if you have a garment made in Pink Blush and want to match it with another one then you will see the change.
I hope you all have a Great weekend and I look forward to hearing from each of you.
In Stitches,
Sue

Good Morning

2009-02-12T06:41:00.000-08:00

Good Morning to all,
I was very sadden yesterday to receive a letter from Creative Needle Magazine making the announcement that the Nov/Dec 2008 was their last issue. This beautiful publication has done more for the smocking business than anyone gave it credit for. Over the past 20 years Ann Henderson has put her life into this magazine making it the very best that the needlework consumer could ever ask to read. Her hard work showed in every issue from the photos of beautiful children wearing smocked garments to the helpful articles teaching us new techniques in our handwork. I know I will miss this coming in my mailbox and the smocking world will miss this publication also. This shows us all that the challenging economic times are taken their toll on each and every one of us. My best wishes and prayers are with Ann Henderson as she goes through this change in her life.
Well we all have only about 7 weeks till Easter so we better get busy smocking. This is a talent that we have been blessed with and we all get so much pleasure and delight to see our little ones wearing their beautiful garments. So have a blessed and beautiful day in all the tasks you have to do.
In Stitches,
Sue

Hallelujah!!!!!

2009-02-02T06:37:00.000-08:00

I am pleased to announce today that the CPSIA grants a one year stay of testing and certification requirements for childrens items, the new date is 2-10-10. This will give time for reform of the bill. Jim DeMint US Senator from South Carolina will be introducing legislation this week for much needed reform to the CPSIA. He wants to allow small manufacturers to use the testing and certification that their component suppliers have done to certify that the components we use are safe from lead. This would free small business and make the fabric companies pay for the testing. You can read more about Mr. Demints legislation on his website. This makes me want to move to South Carolina.
I have Prayed day and night over this law and now I feel like a heavy burden has been lifted and I am very thankful for this new act. So I can conduct my business for another year while checking on every item that goes into making a Ready To Smock garment making sure that it is safe for children to wear without the worry of lead. The only item that I had any concern over was the metal grippers, and I will be checking into using plastic grippers in place of the metal grippers.
So lets get ready for Easter and Springtime.
In Stitches,
Sue

National Blogging Day

2009-01-28T07:05:00.000-08:00

Today 1-28-09 is National Bloggers Day, The Etsy forums formed this day for all to blog in and be aware of this new law. One note on a blog says it all: To The Lover Of All Things Homemade: Due to the new law you will now be given a cotton ball and instruction manual so you can make it yourself since that blanket you originally had your eye on for $50 will now cost you around $1,000 after its passed testing. It won't even be the one-of-a-kind blanket you were hoping for. So that gorgeous hand-knit hat you bought your child this past winter won't be available next winter and the same goes for any garment made for your child without going through expensive testing.
To the American Economy already struggling under an economy that hasn't been this week in decades, the American economy will be hit with the inevitable loss of jobs and revenues from suppliers, small businesses and consumers. The required testing is far too costly and restrictive for small businesses or individuals to undertake.
If this up-sets or alarms you, please react. Get Informed-Get Involved.
In Stitches,
Sue

Tuesday Morning

2009-01-27T06:53:00.000-08:00

What a Beautiful morning it is in Alabama, the sun is shining and it is going up into the 60's today with a cold front coming in tomorrow, so I hope to enjoy the sun today.
I hope you all will try our Baby Burp pads that are hemstitched on the edge for Crocheting. These bibs are in a hourglass shape and are perfect baby gifts. We cut out the burp pads and hemstitched them so all you have to do is crochet a pretty little edge into the hemstitch holes. We offer these in white, pink or blue flannel and we also have some printed baby flannel. I just received yesterday white diaper cloth which is perfect for these burp cloths. I have several crochet patterns that I will be glad to share with everyone. So when you finish your smocked Daygown you can crochet a Burpcloth to accompany the garment.
Have a Great Tuesday,
In Stitches,
Sue

Good Morning

2009-01-23T06:31:00.000-08:00

Many of you have ask me what is CPSIA. Let me give you a good place to go for reading what others who own small businesses are saying, www.etsy.com/forums. This site helps me since I feel like I am in the dark sometimes. I am still looking for the testing labs and will let you know what and when I find one. I am hopeful that this will be taken care of before I have to go to the expense of having garments tested.
Some of the new fabrics are now shown on the Whats New page on my web site, please look at these fun fabrics for Spring and Summer.
In Stitches,
Sue

Let us Pray

2009-01-20T06:56:00.000-08:00

TODAY 1-20-09 LET US JUST TAKE TIME TO PRAY FOR OUR NEW PRESIDENT AND HIS FAMILY AND FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. NO MATTER WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE BUSINESS WORLD WE NEED TO ASK GODS BLESSINGS ON THIS DAY. I ALSO PRAY FOR PRESIDENT BUSH AND HIS FAMILY AS THEY TRAVEL BACK TO TEXAS TODAY. THANK YOU JESUS FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

Monday morning

2009-01-19T06:47:00.000-08:00

As I start off this Monday Morning I am trying to look up information on a XRF gun, I have never heard of this gun before but it seems that it will be used to test garments for lead. If anyone knows where one of this guns can be located let me know. I do not think any of the fabric will have any traces of lead but the Buttons and gripper snaps may have some lead. The numbers for the lead count is 600PPM in any garment, so I will wait to see if we can find a testing facility or if possible find someone with a XRF gun.
I will not let this stop us from filling any orders and we will keep on shipping until we are told to stop. So lets enjoy today and what it has to offer each of us.
In Stitches,
Sue

Its Cold Today!!!!!

2009-01-15T06:47:00.000-08:00

HI, TODAY IS A GOOD DAY TO STAY INSIDE BY THE FIRE AND SMOCK. WE SHOULD HAVE SOME PICTURES ON THE WEB SITE OF THE NEW FABRICS I PURCHASED FROM MARKET THIS PAST WEEKEND SOON. THERE WILL BE A FEW SWATCHES ADDED WHEN THE FABRIC COMES IN.
I WILL KEEP YOU UP-DATED ON ALL NEW ITEMS COMING IN AS I RECEIVE THEM. SO STAY WARM AND KEEP SMOCKING.
IN STITCHES,
SUE

2009-01-14T06:31:00.000-08:00

HI EVERYONE, ARE YOU OUT THERE? I HAVE NOT HAVE ANY COMMENTS ON THIS BLOG INFORMATION. LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE READING THIS, E-MAIL ME.
NO NEWS ON CPSIA, THERE WAS AN EDITORIAL IN THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS YESTERDAY ABOUT THE LAW THAT WILL FORBID RESELLING KIDS CLOTHING AT THRIFT STORES AND GARAGE SALES AND EBAY UNLESS IT HAS BEEN TESTED FOR LEAD. IF YOU WILL PLEASE CONTACT YOU MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND LET THEM KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THIS.
THE COUNT-DOWN FOR EASTER ORDERS IS ON SO I BETTER GET OFF THIS BLOG AND START SEWING!!!!!!
IN STITCHES,
SUE

No news about CPSIA

2009-01-12T07:15:00.000-08:00

I am still checking and talking to all I know to find out more about this new law. Why can't the government just leave us out of this. I will keep you posted on what I find out.
I went to Fabric market this weekend and purchased some new fabrics, I will have them posted to the web site under New Items soon.
Busy Monday so I will write again tomorrow.
In Stitches,
Sue

2009-01-09T08:05:00.000-08:00

Good Morning,
The morning started off good until I was sent information about the new law CPSIA. I have never heard of this law and no-one I have talked with has either. The law is for testing all items made in homes for lead. This would mean that the fabric, thread, buttons, and any other item in the clothing would have to be tested. No mention about how to get these items tested or how the government plans on testing. You can go to www.boutiguecafe.com/home/tag/cpsia and read the blog about this issue or google H.R. 4040 or CPSIA for information. Are there any Lawyers out there that know about this? I will keep you posted on what I find out. In these bad economic times we do not need any law that will put hard working people out of business.
In Stitches,
Sue

The Sun is shining!!!!

2009-01-08T06:50:00.000-08:00

Good Morning and to all of us who has been in the clouds and rain we welcome the sun shine.
Just a note to let you know that the fabric I told you about that was shown in Creative Needle in pink we now have in Blue. You can see these on my website as # 84 Pink and #83 Blue. There is limited amounts of this fabric and when it is gone there will be no more according to Fabric Finders Inc. So if you would like a garment made in these let me know soon. Hope you all have a Great day and remember Easter is April 12th.
In Stitches,
Sue

Good Morning

2009-01-07T06:22:00.000-08:00

Good Morning to all, on this 7th Day of January all of us in Central Alabama are about to float away. Sure hope the rain stops soon or I will have to stop sewing and start building a ark.
While doing inventory I found Size 6 & size 7 Ecru IC double seat panties, I have only been stocking the white panties and forgot I had this in ecru. So here goes a sell, I will sell this for $1.00 each while they last, this is a $1.50 off wholesale cost. This sell is for Ecru panties only in size 6 & 7. Let me know if anyone would like to take advantage of this offer.
Hope all of you have a good Wednesday and I hope the rain stops.
In Stitches,
Sue

2009-01-06T06:27:00.000-08:00

Good Morning,
With a new year there are changes, the first change of the New Year is that my e-mail address will change from scondrey@alltel.net to scondrey@windstream.net , Windstream has purchased Alltel and they say we have to change addresses. This means I have allot of changes to make and printing to be done.
The next change is the change in my shipping, I have been a customer of UPS since 1985 and they have had more rate changes than I can keep up with. I have started using Click N Ship with the United States Postal system and have found the rates at 1/2 the price as UPS. I will keep my UPS account but will be shipping most of my boxes by the Postal system. Priority Mail can be tracked and the cost will be less. I will charge the customer only the cost of the Priority Mail and the Postal service will send the customer a notice by e-mail that they will be getting a package from me. So I will need your e-mail address with your order for you to receive a notice from the post office. One of the benefits of the US Post office is that they supply the boxes, that is a real cost cutting item for me.
I am now on Facebook, I am not sure why but if you are on this service look me up. I would love to connect with everyone that I do business with. I am listed as Sue McNeal Condrey. Hope to see you on Facebook.
In Stitches,
Sue

A week without a Holiday how will we cope?

2009-01-05T06:37:00.000-08:00

Hi Friends,
A new week without a Holiday, we will have to work all week. We are ready to start the Easter season how about you?
Hope you have seen the December 2008 issue of Creative Needle. On pages 62 & 63 you will see a precious little bishop dress made up in Fabric Finders pink floral stripe. I have some of this fabric in stock but I checked with Fabric Finders and they do not have the Pink in stock but have some in Blue. I will wait to see if anyone orders this in Pink before I stock the blue. Let me know if you would like this fabric before it is gone forever. Creative Needle gives you the smocking plate with all instructions for this dress, so all you need is the dress in Ready To Smock.
Hope you all have a Great Monday and until the next post keep on smocking.
In Stitches,
Sue

2009-01-03T11:06:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year, What a Happy New Year my Daughter and 3 Grandchildren came over from Atlanta and spent 2 nights with Nana and Granddaddy. A house really becomes a Home with Grandchildren. While my daughter was here she set me up on Facebook. Now why I need this is the big question, but maybe I can connect with my Smocking Friends and old friends that I have not been in touch with. So if you are on Facebook look me up. I hope all have a Great weekend and a good start to 2009.
In Stitches,
Sue

Thank you for 2008

2008-12-31T07:02:00.000-08:00

On this last day of 2008 I am giving thanks for all of my customers that have given me another year in business. I look forward to helping all with their Ready To Smock in the year of 2009. Please remember that each other is treated as a Special Order there are no cookie cutter orders, no assembly line workers but seamtress working on each garment separately. I know that the shipping times on your orders have not been as fast as you would like but we try and keep each order in date order on the clipboards. My goals for 2009 will be to handle orders as quickly as possible and still give the customer a beautiful garment for smocking.
We have just received Spechler Vogels new Baby Plisse, as you remember they stopped production of this fabric a couple of years back but now have started producing this fabric again. I can tell that the new Plisse has more puff. We have in stock White, Pink and Blue. I have hemstitched the new Plisse and the holes look really good, for all those Spring and Summer Receiving Blankets, so for all of you who love to Crochet these blankets are ready. I know that I have given alot of these blankets as gifts, I have found that crocheting with a color thread and then Machine Monograming the childs name on the blanket in the color that I used in crocheting makes Beautiful gifts. So remember we offer these Hemstitched blankets in flannel and plisse.
So until next year I Pray for all to have a safe and Happy New Year.
In Stitches,
Sue

Where has the time gone?

2008-12-30T06:16:00.000-08:00

Today I am working and wondering where has the time gone, I was on the phone talking to UPS about my account and they told me that my account started in 1985 that will be 24 years coming in the new year, and I was in business about 7 years before I started my UPS account. I was trying to think of how many garments I have pleated in this amount of time. Without my good customers these years would not count for anything. I can not say that I will be still pleating for another 24 years because that would mean that I would still be working when I am 81 years old (now that gives away my age) but by the precious gift of Grace from God I will still be pleating for years to come.
I hope we can all look back on this year and give thanks for having hands that will allow us to use our gifts that God has given us, and to be able to smile when we see our garments being worn by our precious Children.
I hope these last 2 days of 2008 are good ones for you and your family and we can look forward to a new year together.
In Stitches,
Sue

2008-12-29T09:01:00.000-08:00

Good Morning to all my Smocking Friends. I hope this Blog will help us to stay in touch with all that is new and happening in Smocking business. I will post everyday to let everyone know of new fabrics and trims, and tell you of cute items I have made for customers. I will post pictures of the cute garments using different fabric choices. I will be able to let you know of estimated shipping time of your orders. I want to stay in touch with each customer to be able to give you a one on one help with your Smocking needs. I also want to hear from YOU!!!!!, tell me what fabrics you have seen and what you would like for me to carry.
So lets keep in touch and have fun Smocking in this New Year 2009. Remember Easter is April 12.
In Stitches,
Sue