You can read her story here online and also see another skirt here at another museum. I think after you have read this story, you will not help but to be inspired by the fortitude of those who went ahead of us in history. For Dutch readers, another interesting article here.
1940 - 1945 "Bent, not broken"...
The Jewish star...
Red cross patch...
I am always touched at how woman turn to needle and thread to leave an imprint of themselves in history. Remember as you perhaps sit down this weekend to stitch or quilt, that your piece is not simply something for today but can also have an impact on your family as an heirloom for coming generations. 
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Wonderful photos, wonderful post.
These are so amazing...Thanks so much for sharing this.
Heidi,
Thank you so much for sharing this information about the skirts. Both of my parents were in Holland during WW II and my Dad was held prisioner by the nazis. I called my parents this morning and asked if they knew about the skirts. Mom vaguely remembers, but the skirt conversation led into another conversation of their personal experiences during the war which has always been a mystery to me (understandably the war is not something they speak of often) So again I say thank you for sharing these beautiful skirts and their history and helping me further understand my parents history.
:-) Tam
Hi Heidi:
I am thinking more and more about trying to leave memories behind for our family. I am now in the process of trying to remember things from my childhood as far back as I can, so I can do journals for all of you. I am now also doing the family cookbooks with the receipes in the original handwriting. I am at my scrapbooking desk right now.
These skirts are really a treasure.
All of your quilts will be also.
Love you, Mom
What a way to record history - they are beautiful....and powerful!
What an amazing part of history - after living here for over a decade, I'd never heard of this part of the war history. Thanks, Heidi!
What a lovely story Heidi so interesting but also quite sad. The skirts are so attractive. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, Hazel
beautiful and touching...
Thank you for sharing this story. It is amazing what binds us and what gives us strength! I hope more are found, they tell amazing stories.
These are amazing pieces of art, as well as being functional. You are right - we should think beyond today when creating. I have a lot of the special dresses and other outfits I made for my girls when they were little packed away in a cedar chest. I don't think about them much, but it's amazing to think that, hopefully, one day they will be worn by my granddaughter(s), should God bless me that way. It gives another perspective that is important.
Fijn dat je ook bent geweest,het was de lange treinreis meer dan waard hé?
Thanks for this interesting story Heidi. I am going to share it with my quilting friends. By the way, I LOVE your French ABC Sampler. I was not that moved by it until I saw yours - now I am off printing/saving the pattern off. You have hooked me!
Heidi,
What fascinating pictures. Stitching of any kind really is threads through time - one of my favourite expressions. There's always so much to learn in your posts :>)
Hugs, Angela
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What an interesting post. I will read up on it. I had never heard of them before. I would love to be able to see them.
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