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Dresses and bonnets smocked some 30 years ago

Dresses and bonnets smocked some 30 years ago

Old 07-31-2014, 02:04 PM
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re: Your work is beautiful. I also "smocked" at one time..for my now 31 yr old daughter. I have a grand daughter but my dd said she wouldn't need any of the old fashioned stuff.. Sad face here. I also did bonnets, nightgowns, dresses and Christmas ornament. AND at one time I was making custom Bridal garters. Those were really fun.



Maybe future generations will want to wear them.
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Old 07-31-2014, 02:05 PM
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Wow! Are you sure your name isn't "Polly Flinders"? I use to buy that brand for my girls. You did beautiful work.
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Old 07-31-2014, 02:58 PM
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Those are stunning! And who knows, there may be girls down the road that will be able to wear them!

Truly heirloom quality work!
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Old 07-31-2014, 03:17 PM
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I love making little girl clothes, never smocked but admire it greatly, those are just adorable!
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those are just beautiful! I would be afraid to touch them--they look so delicate--what beautiful work! You should be teaching!
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Old 07-31-2014, 03:46 PM
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Wow...I would love to beable to make those for my graddaughter. They are all so beautiful!
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Old 07-31-2014, 04:27 PM
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OMGsh! These are so beautiful! You need to have one of them framed in a sealed shadow box frame to keep in your sewing area. It's wonderful that your sister kept such care of them. They are a treasure!
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Old 07-31-2014, 04:40 PM
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Very special little dresses. I love them. She will never find more like these.
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What beautiful work you did and your sister is obviously proud of it too
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Old 08-01-2014, 06:26 AM
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oh my gosh! I have always loved smocking!
I never did any for my 3 dd's, bc I didn't know how back then.
These are such beautiful treasures and in such pristine condition.
You can tell they were and still are well loved.
What a precious picture of your niece wearing one.
This is such a beautiful story, it brings a tear. How gorgeous!
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