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    Old 12-22-2018, 02:04 PM
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    Absolutely gorgeous, Toogie, so glad you figured out the photos!
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    Old 12-22-2018, 03:51 PM
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    WOW that is amazing!!!
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    Old 12-22-2018, 05:41 PM
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    Originally Posted by gramajo
    When my daughter was born 55 years ago, the first time I saw her, she was wrapped in a blue blanket. When I asked why, I was told it was the color of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This was in a Catholic hospital and the nuns running it were of that order.
    What a lovely gesture! I'm Catholic and find that really touching.
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    Old 12-22-2018, 05:42 PM
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    Who made the Tatting?
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    Old 12-22-2018, 05:42 PM
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    Absolutely gorgeous! You did the magazine pattern justice. You work is exquisite.
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    Old 12-22-2018, 06:43 PM
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    How totally adorable!
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    Old 12-22-2018, 06:58 PM
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    Gorgeous and exquisite craftsmanship! Love it.
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    Old 12-22-2018, 07:03 PM
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    I didn't!-lol I ordered the tatting, from The Smocking Bonnet, when I made this. I only had about 6 weeks total to order supplies and get it made. I worked on it EVERY day after work, until bedtime. I finished the gown the Thursday night before the dedication on Sunday. I washed it by hand that night and Friday I ironed it and took the gown to work to show my co-workers. One woman told me I could probably get $300 on ebay or some site. I told her I wouldn't TAKE $300. I had over $150 of supplies in it not to mention the work hours or (that it would never be sold it was for my daughter's children). I then called my daughter and told her I finally finished the gown, but she would be without the bonnet.....my husband overheard my end of the call and laid that guilt trip on me, so...Friday after work and all day Saturday I worked on the bonnet. It was pressed and everything ready for our 2 hours drive to their church that Sunday morning. We dressed her in the church restroom, right before the service!-Whew!
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    Who made the Tatting?
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    Old 12-22-2018, 07:10 PM
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    No, I didn't make the tatting-Read my post right above this one, I believe.
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    It is Beautiful! Did you also do all the tatting?
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    Old 12-22-2018, 07:12 PM
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    Thank you very much. The gown is also on the front cover of Christening Gowns ,the Best of Sew Beautiful by Martha Pullen.
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    Absolutely gorgeous! You did the magazine pattern justice. You work is exquisite.
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