I am so glad you are here! I'm Lisa  - Welcome to Pink HollybushDesigns.  I'm Lisa, the creator of Pink Hollybush Patterns. I have been sewing since high school and smocking since my daughter was two. Sewing for others has always been a way for me to show that I care. Now with a granddaughter two plane rides away, it is a way that I reach out and connect with her across the miles. I may not be there to give her a hug in the morning, but she can get dressed in an outfit her Gigi made just for her! My two adult daughters appreciate receiving a sewn care package in the mail, and of course, I love dressing myself in something unique and one of a kind. I have my artisan level certification in smocking and served as the President of the Smocking Arts Guild from 2014-2016. As President, I heard from so many women that their daughter and daughter-in-laws wouldn't put the children in the smocked clothes. They were two fancy or fussy. In talking with younger moms I realized,  the handwork isn't the problem, usually it's the fabric! I am a firm believer in reimagining and adapting classic techniques to today's busy lifestyle.  So after finishing my service as President, I begin experimenting with smocking on knit fabrics.  I took courses on pattern development and now here we are.  Along the way I have continued that experimentation to better understand knit fabrics. I know you want to use your talents and skills to create something special for a loved one or yourself. Join me as we explore the world of smocking, knit fabrics, and all things sewing. So get a cup of tea and let's sew and smock for ourselves and others!