MOS: May Flowers
inspired by this:
Just in under the wire, here's our entry for the Month of Softies, May Flowers theme. The kids and I have been doing so much talking about flowers this month--what they need to grow, and how the bees and butterflies all fit in-- and so lots of Calvin's drawings have been about that process. I fell in love with this butterfly of his (check out the cool "foot pads!"), and had to make it into something else. I embroidered pieces of the artwork onto some linen, added some vintage floral fabric, chenille backing, some rick rack, and voila--a small quilt! A bright reminder on the wall of the wonderful May flowers that bring us so much joy.
You are a crafting goddess and a super Mommy! I love it so much! It really will be a bright reminder on the wall, and 20 years from now it will still be a bright reminder of those May flowers. :)
Posted by: myra | May 30, 2005 at 03:12 PM
Oh, so sweet! I'm envious that you found time to do it... don't think mine will get finished until next week... with all this MAJOR decluttering I'm doing! LOL! I can admire yours though!
Posted by: bellablue | May 30, 2005 at 03:35 PM
I absolutely adore Calvin's drawing and love how you've re-made it. the polka-dot foot pads are awesome!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 30, 2005 at 04:47 PM
adorable creation and fantastic crafty embroidery.
Posted by: froggy | May 30, 2005 at 05:00 PM
very sweet!
Posted by: cara | May 30, 2005 at 05:21 PM
A lovely reminder that it cannot rain forever! It is so sweet. Such a thoughtful way to honor Calvin's work.
Posted by: jean | May 30, 2005 at 06:04 PM
oh. my. gosh! this is beautiful!!
Posted by: joleen | May 30, 2005 at 08:17 PM
love it! ask cal to draw me spring pictures for my cube and my fridge!
feel like making curtains? how about just one for my kitchen...it is a tiny window! :-)
Posted by: katie | May 30, 2005 at 08:51 PM
How cool is this??! I love it!! Nothing could be better than that, nothing!
Posted by: sarah | May 30, 2005 at 09:51 PM
that's just so pretty, what a great idea to embroider the drawing! great stuff!!
Posted by: button | May 31, 2005 at 01:59 AM
Love it sooo much! I need to start doing something along these lines.....with some of my daughters drawings!
Posted by: joy madison | May 31, 2005 at 02:53 AM
Really wonderful! So Happy :)
I like that red figure with black nose (but I can see why he isn't in your quilt - not as flowery as the other one)
Posted by: Camilla Engman | May 31, 2005 at 04:02 AM
amazing!! what a great place to find inspiration...
Posted by: jenn | May 31, 2005 at 08:11 AM
ok, that is so cool. you and he will treasure that forever. However, I think the red racoon-bird may deserve a linen swatch of his own, someday. He's pretty amazing, as well. I love children's interpretation of nature. It's so magical.
Posted by: erin | May 31, 2005 at 12:37 PM
I love the foot pads!
Posted by: amy k. | May 31, 2005 at 05:36 PM
Too much goodness! I really have to try the artwork - embroidery transformation... Thanks, as always, for the inspiration!
Posted by: kelly | May 31, 2005 at 08:33 PM
What a sweet little quilt! You really captured the lively spirit of Calvin's artwork in your embroidery; I love these pieces. I especially like the sun (remember the sun?)!
Posted by: Anamaria | May 31, 2005 at 09:24 PM
i love your mos!!! such a good idea and terrific drawing, it makes me smile :) how lucky that your kids have such a wonderfully crafty mum.
Posted by: susanne | June 01, 2005 at 04:29 AM
What a great idea! I think I'm going to have to do this with my kids too. Your work looks really good, when did you ever find time, how long did it take to do this?? I just love it, you are an inspiration.
Posted by: Kimberly | June 01, 2005 at 02:25 PM
this is so wonderful, i love the original and the simplified stitch version really does it justice - great team work and talent.
Posted by: kathreen | June 01, 2005 at 11:06 PM
So beautiful! That's such a great way to capture Calvin's cool drawing... those foot pads rock!
Posted by: Fiona | June 02, 2005 at 12:39 AM
Sweet!
Posted by: Hanna | June 02, 2005 at 03:22 AM
a great idea and gorgeously executed. it turned out so beautifully!
Posted by: susan | July 15, 2005 at 11:39 AM
What a great idea. I love kids drawings - I have lots from my grandchildren. You have inspired me.
Posted by: Kay Susan | July 15, 2005 at 07:29 PM
What a great idea for using your children's art. So clever and beautiful. I love your blog! You are an inspiration.
Posted by: amapolalola | July 18, 2005 at 05:13 PM