HEATHER FLINT - Smocking Lady

I have been Smocking for over 35 years and have applied this embroidery technique to clothing for adults and children,  wedding dresses, wedding accessories, Christmas decorations and even jewellery, most of which I have designed myself.  But my speciality is making Reproduction Farmers Smocks for adults and children.  I have also designed kits for some of my projects. Before COVID I gave talks on the history of Pleat Work and its transition into its modern name of Smocking.  This is something I hope to resume in the future. I am a qualified teacher and have taught at the WI's Denman College, the annual Norfolk Maker's Festival and at  workshops.  I am passionate that this beautiful embroidery technique is appreciated and to pass it on so that the skills do not die out.