Flip-flops in need of Sun!

I am preparing my summer shoe collection--customized flip-flops. I have seen many instructions and ideas on how to embellish your flip-flops with sequins, ribbon, beads, etcetera such as this article suggests to do. All fun and decorative ideas; however, not my style.

At the same time, I have been rummaging through some 4" square scraps of fabric in my craft room. None really match or have inspired me to any ideas for quilts. Then, voila! I read Alisa Burke's post.

I loved the artistic freedom that the post allowed for. It did not give specific directions on how to do it, but great guidelines and how she did it. So I jumped in and this is what I did:

This is my first pair--ready for the Fourth of July holiday.

I hand-stitched with embroidery thread as Alisa eluded to. I used a variety of colors to give it some character. Like this photo shows:

My favorite part happened on a whim! Towards the end of my stitching, it happened that the word "Freedom" on one of the fabrics used was cut off to say "Free".......I was able to leave it as a tag look!! 

I am so thrilled and motivated with the product and the process that look here at what awaits me.........