This tree grew in only six months
June 26, 2007
...or it took Kate six months to embroider this shirt. You choose the title.
She started this embroidery project in January. The drawing is her own - I used a transfer pencil to trace it and then ironed it on to the shirt. She picked it up now and again over the course of six months - most often when I was embroidering something. She did the trunk first, then the pink flower, then the "hair", as she calls it. I did the face.
When we took the hoop off, it had a nice big ring around it. Yep, a big white circle where the hoop was and dirt and food and finger marks everywhere else. I popped in the wash after a liberal application of stain stick and - voila! - a perfectly white tee! Well, a white tee with a super cute smiley tree worn by a very proud five year old.
That's my girl.
Go KATE!!!!! So cool, and so stinking adorable too!
Posted by: Stefani | June 26, 2007 at 09:55 AM
oh, this is so fantastic! great job, kate!
Posted by: Account Deleted | June 26, 2007 at 09:56 AM
Bravo Kate! Great job! Congrats on hanging in there and finishing your wonderful little tree...Hope I get to see it in person this week.
Posted by: Eren | June 26, 2007 at 10:00 AM
That's the cutest! Great job!
Posted by: Amanda | June 26, 2007 at 10:10 AM
kate, i LOVE it! nice work!
Posted by: kirsten | June 26, 2007 at 10:10 AM
What a great job she did!
Posted by: beki | June 26, 2007 at 10:19 AM
Good for you Kate! It is beautiful.
Posted by: Sarah | June 26, 2007 at 10:21 AM
wow, great job Kate!
Posted by: Courtney | June 26, 2007 at 10:22 AM
Super cute shirt!
Posted by: sally | June 26, 2007 at 10:56 AM
Wow! That's a really good job. She's only 5?
Posted by: Anina | June 26, 2007 at 11:14 AM
That's an awesome shirt, Kate! I want one, too! I love the "hair". :)
Posted by: Mary | June 26, 2007 at 11:14 AM
bravo to kate! this tree is fantastic and adorable...which makes the perfect T.
Posted by: liz elayne | June 26, 2007 at 11:23 AM
Great job on it, Kate! So pretty!
Also, Erin, did you put any stabilizer behind it? I've wondered if you can embroider right onto a tee without stabilizer?
Posted by: Amber | June 26, 2007 at 11:50 AM
good for you kate! just wonderful!
Posted by: heather | June 26, 2007 at 12:02 PM
So So sweet...love, love, love it!
great job KATE! :)
Posted by: leslie | June 26, 2007 at 12:05 PM
Wonderful work Kate! Very pretty design too.
Posted by: Erin | June 26, 2007 at 01:12 PM
that is fantastic! what a joy to be five and to create something and then be able to wear it proudly.
Posted by: emily | June 26, 2007 at 01:36 PM
You know, I never once thought about having my five year old do embroidery. You have inspired me. Maybe she and I can try something like this. Very nice!
Posted by: Stephanie | June 26, 2007 at 01:55 PM
Very impressive for a 5 year old! Great job Kate! :)
Posted by: Jenny | June 26, 2007 at 02:19 PM
Too freaking adorable!!! Look at your little girl following in your footsteps. The shirt is so sweet, and the image of the clean white cirle surrounded by dirt is too funny.
Posted by: sulu-design | June 26, 2007 at 02:43 PM
What a wonderful job!
Posted by: Mama Urchin | June 26, 2007 at 02:57 PM
way to go girl!
Posted by: molly | June 26, 2007 at 03:54 PM
i'm sure your so proud + i LOVE it.
i also love....MY NEW YELLOW CLUTCH!! YEEEE i seriusly squealed when i got it. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
Posted by: cristina - string*THEORY | June 26, 2007 at 04:02 PM
Super cute... well done!
Posted by: Mirre | June 26, 2007 at 04:28 PM
you must be so proud! I'm really impressed. The drawing is fantastic! What an artist. Gee, I wonder where she gets her talent from?
Posted by: kat | June 26, 2007 at 04:52 PM
Oh my Kate! It is spectacular!!! Your are so talented. You must take after your mommy... and maybe some of your daddy, too?
Posted by: Heather | June 26, 2007 at 06:20 PM
A job well done Kate!
Posted by: Erin S. | June 26, 2007 at 07:07 PM
That's so awesome! What an adorable tee. I'm so hoping that my daughter will want to join me in stitching very soon. Maybe it's time to try those lacing cards again...
Posted by: Amy | June 26, 2007 at 07:23 PM
Clever Kate! I love your little tree :)
Posted by: kirsty | June 26, 2007 at 08:12 PM
good job kate! isn't it awesome to share your passion with your gal?
Posted by: heidi | June 26, 2007 at 08:13 PM
Love that! she did such a great job. Okay, the embroidery thread and other supplies are going into the travel bag. You're always such an inspiration!
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | June 26, 2007 at 08:34 PM
What a precious shirt! Very cute design indeed!
Posted by: jules and rubies | June 26, 2007 at 08:45 PM
Oh, you both should be proud! How cute is that! I love it.
Posted by: Robyn | June 26, 2007 at 09:48 PM
What talent..... exceptional for her age, truly!
It's just perfect!
Posted by: Judi | June 26, 2007 at 10:31 PM
That is the sweetest shirt I have ever seen!
Posted by: hqm | June 26, 2007 at 10:35 PM
love that shirt! nice job Kate!
Posted by: amandajean | June 26, 2007 at 11:08 PM
That's fantastic! Go Kate!
Posted by: Amy | June 27, 2007 at 12:14 AM
i would choose the title ... 'the cutest tree shirt there is'.
Posted by: leslie | June 27, 2007 at 05:27 AM
Hi Erin -
You have the cutest girls, the best appliqued tees and I love your project & eye for color. I really enjoy your blog and hope to try some applique on my own t-shirts soon. Kate's embroidered tee is really cute too!
Posted by: Sam | June 27, 2007 at 08:42 AM
Be still, my heart...so sweet!
Posted by: Carrie S. | June 27, 2007 at 09:19 AM
What a clever girl! Very impressive.
Posted by: Natalie | June 27, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Okay, I think this is the BEST embroidery shirt EVER!!! Great job Kate!
Posted by: Melissa | June 27, 2007 at 10:27 AM
Way to go Kate... you could certainly teach me a thing or two! Your shirt is beautiful!
Posted by: Julie | June 27, 2007 at 11:02 AM
5 years old????
great work!! keep doing it! even she takes 1 year to do it!
it looks just great!!
well done Kate!
Posted by: isabel f. | June 27, 2007 at 11:45 AM
What a great job Kate!
Was this her first embroidery project? I love how she used her own drawing:)
Posted by: Chara Michele | June 27, 2007 at 01:01 PM
Oh that's just perfect! What a clever girl!
Posted by: dottycookie | June 27, 2007 at 02:54 PM
Hi,
great job kate... what a great idea.... maybe I can get my 7 year old step son into it.... would make a great present for his mum
luv Abby
Posted by: Abby | June 27, 2007 at 06:05 PM
oh, that's so cute! what a creative girl (and mom).
Posted by: jenny | June 28, 2007 at 01:21 AM
That is absolutely adorable! What a special project :)
Posted by: Jenn | June 28, 2007 at 01:52 AM
That is amazing! Such dexterity and six months, that's nothing. Hey, don't rush genius.
Posted by: Sonya | June 28, 2007 at 12:23 PM