Silk and gold thread embroidery pillow
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A friend gave me this dress with panels of embroidered silk and gold thread and asked me to make a pillow so she could enjoy it. It was worn by her grandmother's friend who entered a concentration camp during WWII. They were allowed only the clothes on their back and what they could carry in with them. It was so scarry cutting into such special, beautiful fabric. The back has a secret pocket and the little black bow is some of the leftover silk I just had to make use of. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out, given I had no idea what i was doing! lol
The original dress
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The finished pillow (front)
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The back with pocket & silk bow
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OMG, that is beautiful! I hope something can be made out of the remaining embroidery as well. You did a fantastic job preserving a bit of your friends family history.
I too would have been terrified cutting into such a special garment.
I too would have been terrified cutting into such a special garment.
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Originally Posted by MrsM
You did a wonderful job. I know those first moments of panic when you try something new. :thumbup:
(I wonder why she didn't just frame the dress.)
(I wonder why she didn't just frame the dress.)
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