Grana, on page 2 of the smocking section in the gallery, Lexie herself shares some information of the dress and her thoughts when she first saw it in AS&E magazine. This is under the close up of the finished dress. I think she did a fantastic job of it, I still look at it with admiration. I would like to try it too, not sure I am up to the challenge though. Maybe we will see yours in the gallery too? Betty_________________