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Old 11-13-2010, 07:57 PM
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I made this chrisning gown for my friend from her wedding gown.

This is the wedding gown after I took the fabric off of it
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This is the chrisning gown I made
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Top of gown
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bottom of gown
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Old 11-13-2010, 08:00 PM
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Janet, you did a gorgeous job on it! It's lovely :)
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Wow I love this what a wonderful idea for the use of a wedding gown and something to pass down that will get used!
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This is so beautiful. What a neat Idea. Maybe a beautiful baby blanket from Leftovers???
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Lucky baby girl. Beautiful.
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This is a gift of love. The gown will surely pass down for generations to come.
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What a great idea! It looks beautiful!
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Oh my stars...this is so lovely and such an incredible thing to do for your friend and her baby. Your work is exquisite!
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beautiful!!!!
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Beautiful dress! Great idea to use the wedding gown.
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