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Judith is Grace Knott Smocking's current creative designer. In addition to designing and revising Grace Knott patterns 'Christening Ensemble', 'Belle', 'Pinafore & Sundress' and the book 'Monograms & Flowers', Judith is developing her own line of patterns and books. Her items are distributed through Grace Knott Smocking Supplies Ltd. You can visit Judith's website at www.amberlane.ca |
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JUDITH MARQUIS PATTERNS
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SNOWDRIFT – A Ladies’ Smocked Nightgown This cozy winter nightgown can be smocked in the front, smocked in the front & back or not smocked at all! It is designed to be made of cotton flannel, flannelette or other winter weight fabric. The yoke can be quilted, embellished with embroidery or boutis techniques, Battenberg lace, shadow embroidery or shadow appliqué, reverse appliqué, Madeira appliqué, sashiko quilting, piping and many other techniques or with as much lace as you like. If you are adventurous, you might try it in batiste without the smocking or the long sleeves! Three smocking designs are contained in the pattern. View A has a side opening allowing for unbroken smocking across the front. Close with ‘frogs’, buttons or snaps. Long sleeves are smocked at the wrist. Pockets are included! View B has a button front placket, collar and long sleeves with button cuffs and pockets. View C has a sweetheart yoke, button front placket, long sleeves with cuffs and pockets. This nightgown was designed keeping in mind how sensitive women’s skin can be following open-heart surgery or a mastectomy. The generous opening makes it easy to get on and off without having to raise your arms over your head. With a size range from XS to XXXL, everyone can make a flattering comfy winter nightgown. CDN $ 15.00 (STK# 201112) |
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LITTLE SNOWDRIFT This girl’s version of the ladies nightgown, Snowdrift, can be made as a jumper, a sundress, a short sleeved dress or long-sleeved nightgown with smocking in front and back. The pattern has been designed to be made of heavier weight fabrics such as broadcloth, flannel, light weight wools, fine corduroy etc. It comes in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. View A is a jumper with an asymmetric button closing. View B is a short-sleeved dress with button front closing and Peter Pan Collar. View C is full length, with sweetheart neckline, button front placket & long sleeves. Pattern contains 3 design plates and pattern for stand-up collar & cuffs. Be creative and try colour blocking one of the views or mix and match the collars and sleeves with the yokes for more looks. Match it up with the Dolly Snowdrift to delight that little girl in your life or make a mother daughter set. Note: government regulations require children's sleepwear be made of flame retardant fabric. CDN$ 12.00 (STK# 201113) |
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DOLLY SNOWDRIFT This pattern was created as a doll’s version of the child’s pattern, Little Snowdrift and the ladies’ Snowdrift. This pattern is designed to be made of heavier weight fabrics such as flannel or broadcloth. All three views are smocked and feature a round yoke like the children’s pattern but have a play-friendly CB opening. View A has a mock side yoke opening, long smocked sleeves and plain long skirt. View B has a little stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and a ruffle at the hem. View C comes with a sweetheart neckline and pajama bottoms. Included with the pattern is a traditional Peter Pan collar, instructions for a shoulder ruffle, the option of many lengths and 3 design plates. This pattern is sized to fit the popular 18" - 19 1/2"vinyl dolls such as the American Girl Doll. Easy to alter to fit other sizes. CDN$ 8.00 (STK# 201114) |
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SUMMER BREEZE
A Ladies’ Smocked or Heirloom Nightgown This deliciously feminine nightgown is as light as a summer breeze and can be made as a smocked or an heirloom gown with as much lace as you like. In a print, it could even double as a sundress! There are three smocking designs contained in the pattern, two of which may challenge you. There are so many ways to work the bodice bands of the heirloom version, from tucking to Madeira appliqué to cutwork or delicate embroidery. Or add some Swiss insertions and a touch of French Val lace. With a size range from XS to XXXL everyone can make a flattering gown. Waltz length gown is 9” shorter than full-length gown. Try it in cotton Broadcloth, delicate Lawn, lightweight Denim or sensuous Silk Dupioni. CDN $10.00 (STK# 201109) |
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LITTLE BREEZE
Little Breeze is the children’s version of the ladies’ nightgown, Summer Breeze. It comes in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10. The pattern makes a delightful pinafore or sundress with the same square armhole bands as the adult gown. View A is knee length, smocked front and back with a ruffle neckline and rickrack trim. View B is a full length heirloom version with an easy Swiss edge overlay on the front bodice band and trimmed with mini piping. The bodice bands are open to your personal interpretation with laces and tucks or embroidery. View C is a harlequin inspired smocked gown, slightly longer than View A and constructed of 12 colour coordinated skirt panels. The hem features playful picot points and the bodice bands and armhole bands are cut in contrasting fabric. All three views offer great 'twirl factor', that all important detail that litle girls love. Two smocking design plates are included. Why not make a mother daughter set in matching or coordinating fabrics? CDN $10.00 (STK#201110) |
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Dolly Breeze - Zephyr Dolly Breeze - Zephyr is the doll’s version of the children’s pattern, Little Breeze. All three views of this pattern feature the same square armhole bands as child’s and adult’s pattern, Summer Breeze. View A is knee length and smocked front and back with a ruffle neckline. View B is a full-length heirloom version that has a bodice band with an easy Swiss edge overlay in the front. This band can be tucked or embroidered or decorated with heirloom laces. View C is constructed of 12 colour coordinated skirt panels and is slightly longer than View A. The hem features playful Harlequin inspired picot points. The skirt can be of ‘ice cream’ colours or coordinating prints, stripes and checks. The bodice bands and armhole bands are cut in contrasting fabric. Be creative and have fun! This pattern is sized to fit the popular 18" - 19 1/2"vinyl dolls such as the American Girl Doll but it is easy to alter to fit other sizes of doll. Two smocking design plates are included. Why not make a mother/daughter/dolly set in matching or coordinating fabrics? CDN $8.00 (STK# 201111) |
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BABY BOY'S SMOCKED BONNET The Baby Boy's Smocked Bonnet has been revised! CDN $8.00 (STK# 201108) |
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"BABY’S BREATH" Once upon a time newborn babies came home from the hospital in a cozy, soft, tiny, smocked flannel nightgown or bunting. This pattern is designed to carry on this tradition. It is seamless in the neckline area making the pleating super easy but has a unique set in sleeve. It comes in sizes 5, 7, 9, and 11 lbs. and was designed to be made in soft flannel or 100% cotton knit. To reduce bulk, it is suggested that the neckline be bound in soft satin fabric. Construction is completed before you start smocking. It can be worn buttoned or domed up the front or back depending on your preference. The bunting bottom has been offered as an option. Dress it up or keep it plain. Three design plates included. It is a joy to make for your new bundle of joy. CDN$ 8.00 (STK# 201115)
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The Complete Doll Clothes
Collection - 5 patterns for the price of 4!! CDN $32.00 (STK# 201107) |
THE GRACE L. KNOTT DOLL CLOTHES COLLECTION These patterns are sized to fit the popular 18" to 19 1/2" vinyl dolls. |
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BELLE This Belle has an heirloom view and a smocked view, slip and panties. The dress has lots of lace, a lace yoke, lace-trimmed neckline, hem and smocked sleeves. The slip forms the lower ruffle but can be worn as a regular slip under the smocked dress or as a pinafore or sundress.This is not a beginner pattern but one that offers a chance to show some flair! CDN $8.00 (STK# 201105) |
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THE PEASANT DRESS Modeled after the original GLK Peasant Dress, this doll's version offers both long and short sleeves, and ruffle sleeves. The slip could be a sundress or pinafore and when the ruffle is lengthened it could become a full length nightgown. CDN $8.00 (STK# 201103) |
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THE PRINCESS DRESS Just like the original GLK dress, this doll's pattern is smocked from shoulder to waist in front and back. But is has a second view smocked in the front only with a plain waited back and big bow tie. Long and short sleeves are interchangeable. As a surprise bonus this pattern also has instructions for making padded doll's clothes hangers. CDN $8.00 (STK# 201104) |
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THE CLASSIC YOKE DRESS The doll's version can be smocked front and back, or smocked in front only with high yoke and big bow tie in the back. There are two collar styles and both long and short sleeves to be edged in lace. The slip is trimmed at the neckline and armholes with gathered ruffled skirt. CDN $8.00 (STK# 201102) |
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THE DRESSMAKER'S JUDY & UNDIES Designed to make your doll's dressmaking easier and a great way to display your doll clothes. The Judy can be made of dressmaker's muslin or fabric to coordinate with your dresses, stuffed with Fiberfil or sawdust, embroidered, painted or left plain.Included in this pattern are smocked panties, knickers and a teddy to complete your doll's wardrobe. CDN $8.00 (STK# 201106) |
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JUDITH MARQUIS BOOKS, BOOKLETS AND LEAFLETS
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INTERLACE IN LACE (Book) Create intricate Celtic designs by shaping and sewing heirloom laces on fabrics. Designs can be used on pillows, lingerie and ladies wear, children's wear and home furnishings. Lots of colour photos for ideas. Great easy to follow instruction and illustrations. 2 large pull-out pages with 30 full-sized patterns/designs. A unique and fascinating book! CDN $16.00 (STK# 101101) |
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"JUST THE STITCHES, PLEASE " bookletA 'Learn-to-Smock Primer'. This new booklet, in its own zip locked bag, has been set up to allow you to teach yourself when a class is not available. It contains illustrations of each of the basic stitches in a progressive order as well as a simple design plate suitable for a beginner garment and brief instructions for a needle book project. When accompanied by a piece of pleated fabric, a package of needles and two skeins of floss you are all set to begin smocking.
CDN$ 6.00 (STK# 101102) |
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"LA MONIQUE - An Heirloom Sewing Primer" bookletThis is a beautiful heirloom sewn pillow made from the sheerest of Swiss Batiste, the finest of French Val laces and beautiful batistes. The pattern sets out the basic techniques that form the foundation of all heirloom sewing in an easy to follow format. This pattern contains a Glossary of Terms and Techniques. It is set up to allow you to build a notebook of reference material. A must for every heirloom-sewing enthusiast! CDN$ 7.00 (STK# 101012) |
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SEASONAL BALL ASSEMBLY leaflet This leaflet is a "How-to" for assembling the Halloween Balls and any other three dimensional decoration. It contains detailed instructions on creating seamless designs and those wonderful spider web ends that can be so tricky. This information is not repeated in the other leaflets. Halloween Balls is the first series; watch for other seasonal themed leaflets coming soon.
CDN$ 3.00 (STK# 101104) |
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HALLOWEEN BALLS leaflets This series of leaflets is a wonderful introduction to stacking cables. The simple shapes lend themselves to a teaching lesson and yet are interesting enough for even the most experienced smocker! Some are faster to work than others but all are fun and encourage your creativity! Series of four: 'Ghosts & Spiders', 'Jack-o'-lanterns', 'Bats & Cats', 'Witches Spiders & Brooms' . Ghosts & Spiders CDN$ 3.00 (STK# 101107) Jack-o’-Lanterns CDN$ 3.00 (STK# 101105) Bats & Cats CDN$ 3.00 (STK# 101108) Witches, Spiders & Brooms CDN$ 3.00 (STK# 101106) |
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