Sewing Theme Party
June 02, 2009
A group of friends and I had a surprise birthday party for a good friend. She is such a talented sew'er and quilter, so we decided to have a sewing theme. I used my quilted table runner and for napkins rings, just some old wooden spools tied on with yarn. We asked each person to bring a fat quarter for the birthday girl, I laid them out in long pieces, overlapping. I took a tall tin, wrapped the fabric around it, held it together with a rubber band and tided a ribbon over it.
My friend Kristin made embroidered dishtowels for the birthday girl. They looked perfect hanging over the back of each chair. Also another friend Mary, made charming place card holder with scrapbook paper, buttons and mini clothespins holding them up.
It all turned out wonderful, I think the birthday girl was very happy. Happy birthday Tracy, we all adore you xoxoxo
love the peonies, love the whole thing actually (i.e. banner, chairs, so on and so forth) ahhh but the peonies, i love peonies, i've never seen one in person but they are my favorite flower.
Posted by: deborah | June 08, 2009 at 03:40 PM
Great ideas and it looks like it was a fun party! Give Angie a squinch from me!
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | June 08, 2009 at 02:56 PM
I love the fat quarters around the vase! What a lovely idea to go with your theme.
Posted by: elizabeth | June 07, 2009 at 08:11 PM
This table iswonderful - very creative!
Posted by: Bernideen's Tea Time Blog | June 06, 2009 at 01:59 PM
Clarice! Thank you for your comments on my blog, you are so kind. I have enjoyed my visit and hope to come back often!
Warmest Regards,
Heather-The Patchwork Heart, Co.
Posted by: Heather W. | June 04, 2009 at 09:32 PM
What a lucky friend! Clarice, you never cease to charm and amaze me. xo xo Cat ^..^
Posted by: Cathy Santarsiero | June 04, 2009 at 06:49 PM
So cute!
It looks so fun and festive!
You have a great weekend,
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | June 04, 2009 at 06:28 PM
Clarice, I can't imagine a nicer party than one hosted by you:-) What a delightful job you did for your friend! No wonder LaVonne and Linda want to visit you again...LOL!
Posted by: Suzanne | June 04, 2009 at 03:51 PM
What a great friend you all are!!! I bet she had a wonderful day filled with beautiful linens and surrounded by lovely friends.
thanks for sharing this!!!
Posted by: Gina | June 04, 2009 at 09:14 AM
This is such a cute idea!
Posted by: Kim | June 04, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Splendid Dawlin!! You can sure put a splashing gathering together, I can still taste the bubbly with Angie's dip. The Bday Girl was so suprised. Will send photos soon. Mwah!
Posted by: Tink | June 03, 2009 at 11:47 PM
What a great birthday idea ~ your friend must have been so delighted! Think I'll file this idea away for future reference!
Posted by: Kalianne@theBowerbird'sNest | June 03, 2009 at 07:04 PM
This is such a wonderful idea, and I love all the special touches that you all created. So clever! I think my favorite touch are the napkin rings. I'm going to have to remember that one.
I'm sure you all created a happy memory for your friend...one she will hold in her heart, always.
Posted by: Lena | June 03, 2009 at 04:04 PM
LOVELY! I like the spools of thread used as napkin rings. I have to remember that for next time I host a party for a sewer.
Posted by: Ivory Spring | June 03, 2009 at 07:40 AM
How clever. Love this idea! It would be such a treat to be honored with a personalized pary like this. Your parties always reflect such love and creativity. Love, Abby
Posted by: Abby | June 03, 2009 at 06:54 AM
What a cute theme with such wonderful ideas..
Love the napkin rings and place cards....
I bet your friend was delighted...
Louise
Posted by: Louise | June 03, 2009 at 04:31 AM
I would be one HAPPY friend with that theme. Sweet pics. Thanks for sharing. Mica
Posted by: Mica | June 02, 2009 at 09:53 PM
Beautiful! You gals all did a great job and I'm sure the guest of honor was thrilled! Wish I could have been there.
Posted by: cindy | June 02, 2009 at 09:02 PM
Hey, you took a picture of my place card!
It was a fun party and everything looked so pretty and quilty. Your quick thinking with the fat quarters around the vase was inspired. What a great idea.
I'm sorry for you all who never get to go to Clarice's house. She's the most wonderful hostess. Everyone always feels so well taken care of. Thanks again, Clarice.
xxxoxoxo-
Angie
Posted by: Angie | June 02, 2009 at 07:55 PM
I'm sure she loved it! What a wonderful, wonderful idea! Everything looks just...wonderful!
Manuela
Posted by: The Pleasures of Homemaking | June 02, 2009 at 07:29 PM
What a super cute idea! I LOVE those adorable little napkin rings. Clever, clever girl!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | June 02, 2009 at 07:11 PM
I bet your friend was over joyed with this theme, idea.
Very thoughtful Clarice.
Jill xoo
Posted by: jill | June 02, 2009 at 06:40 PM
That is just the BEST idea for a party! I have never thought of that for a theme! I know it was FUN!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | June 02, 2009 at 06:04 PM
What a great idea for the flowers!!
I really like the ric-rack!!
xo, jen
Posted by: jennifer | June 02, 2009 at 05:56 PM
What a great idea for a party!! Love it!! The photos are just beautiful!!
Elise
Posted by: Elise | June 02, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Thank goodness for your quick thinking with the vase, Clarice! I was hoping to do some type of yo-yo-ish thing with the fat quarters, making them "flowers", but when faced with them not working properly, ran out of time, inspiration and effort. Clarice rode to the rescue with her original idea for the fat quarters!
Such a fun party and such a fun group of people to be with!
Posted by: Mary | June 02, 2009 at 12:47 PM
What a lovely treat for a special friend. I love all the ideas and the clever details. Your friend is probably so thrilled with this stunning thoughtfulness.
Posted by: Junie Moon | June 02, 2009 at 09:32 AM
Dear Clarice,
Your photos are so beautiful! I love all the decorations! You, Kristin and Mary did a wonderful job! So cheerful and fun! I am sure Tracy loved it and had a wonderful birthday! The flowers are gorgeous! I love how you wrapped the fat quarters around the vase. You are so creative!
Love, Paula
Posted by: Paula | June 02, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Dear Clarice,
What a wonderful idea! I would love to have a party like that, but since noone else around here likes to sew, I'm glad I was invited to yours! The girls and I will have to do a sewing tea for ourselves.
Thanks for all the inspiration for beautiful living.
Love,
Marqueta
Posted by: Marqueta | June 02, 2009 at 08:21 AM
Clarice,
I love this idea! It looks so fresh and colorful! You and your friends are very talented!
Have a wonderful day and enjoy this beautiful weather we are having!
Blessings!
~Nadine
Posted by: Nadine | June 02, 2009 at 08:16 AM
Everything looks beautiful. Are the flowers from your garden, they are gorgous. I love the rick rack bow too. Mary and Kristin did great jobs too. Love, Mom
Posted by: Linda | June 02, 2009 at 08:08 AM
What a wonderful idea! I love all the pretty details! And imagine --- someone stitching that many embroidered tea towels for a gift --- what amazing friendship!
Thanks for sharing, Clarice. You need to write a book called "An Idea Woman's Ideas and Creative Thoughts".
:) LaTeaDah
Posted by: LaTeaDah | June 02, 2009 at 07:44 AM
How beautiful Clarice and what a great idea! I love the fat quarter vase, the spool napkin rings and the towels draped along the backs of the chairs. Everything looks wonderful! The place cards are too cute! You have me thinking now :)
Thanks so much for sharing your creativity. Oh, and I made the Espressodoodles yesterday. They were so good. My husband and thought that they were even better the next day :)
Have a beautiful day Clarice!
Posted by: Sharon D. | June 02, 2009 at 07:27 AM