I didn't think there was going to be anyway for me to Get My Craft On this month, what with mommyhood duties being on the rise around here. But in thinking about the girls and their emotions and the heart-mending that we have been doing for real, I sort of got inspired... So after their bed-time last night, I grabbed my zigzag cutting wheel and eyeballed 2 sets of strips, which I then woven together and further cut into hearts. No rulers, no fuss, just shooting from the hip.
Once I had my 2 woven hearts, I basically just quilted them along the edges of the strips and around the hearts. The zigzagged edges should fray nicely in the wash....
So here you go, my girls and their woven hearts:
PS: Dumpling further adorned her with some batting she borrowed from my craft room, and yes, I did add a bit of ribbon around the neckline for that extra little something!
The girls are adorable and your handwork is outstanding Great job!!!!!
Posted by: Joan | February 25, 2007 at 04:35 PM
Dumpling has gotten so big!
Posted by: MissPinkKate | February 25, 2007 at 04:48 PM
Very nice!
Posted by: Wendy | February 25, 2007 at 05:41 PM
So cute! See, it would take me a week or more to manage that. You are too, too talented!
Posted by: Mrs Figby | February 25, 2007 at 05:51 PM
Wow - way to get your craft on! The girls look so cute in their shirts!
Posted by: Deanna | February 25, 2007 at 06:15 PM
they look great! glad you made the time to do it.
Posted by: Cat, Galloping | February 25, 2007 at 07:31 PM
Oh I love them and they look great on your two fabulous girls.
Posted by: Debberoo | February 25, 2007 at 08:51 PM
So totally cute! I can't believe you did that in one night! I can scrapbook, but I so cannot sew. I can't believe I just typed that. I so cannot sew? How lame. Anyway, those are very cute.
Posted by: Michelle | February 25, 2007 at 09:05 PM
Is there anything you cannot do? Wow, those tops are super cute. After my kids go to bed I pretty much just fold clothes and watch tv :0) Every time I try to sew, I wind up crying (literally) out of frustration. Not so theraputic for me!
Great job....things seem to be on the upswing for you guys. You are in my thoughts.
Posted by: Melissa | February 25, 2007 at 09:39 PM
A-Dorable! I love them. How did you get the ribbon on the neck? Will the tshirt fray where they are woven in? What a way to get back in the groove
Posted by: Kim | February 25, 2007 at 10:26 PM
Oh the look on dumplings face. She looks like thinking I am not quite sure about you little one...
Posted by: mijk | February 26, 2007 at 02:38 AM
Dumpling and Sprout are both so cute! Sprout has the looks that so many Chinese envy. You are a lucky family to have such wonderful children.
Posted by: carosgram | February 26, 2007 at 08:22 AM
OMG. You have now officially put me to shame. They're fabulous.
Posted by: figlet | February 26, 2007 at 09:54 AM
Never in a million years could I even conceive of this concept. Totally amazing. And your girls are so beautiful!
Posted by: Jen | February 26, 2007 at 11:20 PM
Those are great! The kids are pretty cool, too...
Posted by: atomic mama | February 28, 2007 at 04:42 PM