Originally Posted by toogie

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1-whole gown 2-underdress 3-close up yoke 4-close up of apron 5&6 Bonnet

Originally Posted by pahega

Toogie--that is the most beautiful christening gown I have seen. What a treasure! I made one for my daughter over 30 years ago, but not to this level. I have a question--on the embroidered blue ribbon swirl at the bottom of the dress and on the bonnet, did you outline the ribbon swirl with blue floss and then fill it in with something else other than embroidery? Thank you for sharing your masterpiece.

Originally Posted by csharp

Wow, wow, and wow...you are so talented. Thanks for sharing..I wouldn't have wanted to miss seeing such a beautiful gown.