sweet shoes

A good friend of mine recently had twins.  And the journey they took to join their family was neither short nor easy.  I wanted to do something special for the precious new girl and boy.  When I saw Kirsten's post a while back, I knew what to do.  

 

I embroidered these sweet linen shoes - a pair for Ella and a pair for Joshua.  The monograms came from some vintage embroidery transfer sheets that I have and I freehanded the flower and pinwheel.  I used vintage sheet scraps for the lining.  

They were made using this pattern.  I like that the entire top of the shoe is one piece of fabric - it made it easy to fit my embroidery pattern there.  

I haven't seen the babies yet - unfortunately, we are many miles apart, but the twins were preemies, so they probably won't be fitting into these shoes for a while.  I'm so happy they're here!

Comments

[Joan]

Those are the sweetest shoes! You are a talented lady. Hope to see you at bookclub Thursday.
Joan

[Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life]

really darling and so much more special because they are handmade.

[Beth]

So sweet!

[stephanie]

Those are adorable and she will love them. They will probably make her cry...in a good way, of course. :)

[Cayenne]

I think those are the darlingest creations you've ever made. They are delicious!

[Karen]

They are beautiful! You are amazing.

[Phoebe]

Wow!

[Emily]

We do love them! They are so cute. I seem to write this all the time.. but you are so talented. Before I know it, they will fit in them:) Thank you!!

[Mom]

They're so sweet ... I bet they'll be put in a box of keepsakes to be handed down.

[Lindsey]

So cute! Homemade gifts are the best! Anyone can go out and buy baby gifts but the homemade kind are so full of love and thoughtfulness. I'm sure that they will be a long-treasured keepsake.

[heather]

SOOOO Cute!

[alexandra]

this post really caught my attention - I have twins and they were born prematurely too. Mine were born at 29 weeks and stayed in the hospital for almost 3 months. there were many challenges to face then and in the first 2 years. I would be happy to offer a listening ear or any advice I can to your friend if she ever wants or needs it :)
the slippers are adorable - such a beautiful and thoughtful gift!!

[heidi]

they are absolutely perfect! i adore the embroidery patterns on them both!

[kirsten]

way way cute, Jessi!

[isew]

They're gorgeous!!! What lucky babies. :D

[Randi]

Those are beautiful! What a special gift.

[Lisa Renata]

they are so cute! I love the embroidery. I bet those cute little feet they were made for will be nice and cozy in them. And the parents will be more than happy to show them off. Great job!

[julia]

So beautiful, every time I see something you have made I am inspired!

[Sandra]

These shoes are adorable! I'd love to have the pattern. I followed the link to the Stardust Shoes site. For whatever reason I cannot open the link to the pattern. I've tried updating Adobe Reader, and also taking lowering the security settings, and taking off pop-up blocker. Grrr..... it just won't let me open it. Any chance you could e-mail me the pattern?
[email protected]. Thanks in advance!

[Cheap Jordans]

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