Last mention about the Royal Wedding - I promise!

Well didn't she look utterly stunning?! The whole thing was just so perfect and brought a tear to my eye. As far as the redneedle celebrations went,  you'll be pleased to hear that the rain held off until just after we'd finished our desserts and then a downpour drove us all inside. A good time was had by all, I was so busy getting everything organised I didn't take many  pics. But I have recorded a few glimpses of the day.

My bunting!

I was thrilled to receive a special mention on Clootielugs blog as part of her Folksy Friday with a Royal Wedding theme, why not check it out she has some lovely things listed on her blog as well as her own pretty designs.

My napkins! Nothing vintage about these but couldn't resist when I saw them in Tescos

My meal! Actually had a Spanish theme (chosen and cooked by husband) which I know is not that patriotic but it tasted yummy.

My cakes! Am now a dab hand with a piping nozzle (Well maybe not)

My Thank you card! Just take a look at this. Isn't it gorgeous? Given to me by my lovely friend I did tell her that if this print was available as a fabric I'd buy metres of the stuff.

 The children (all boys!) had a great time building dens, playing soldiers, gaming....., the men were amazed at just how long we could keep a conversation going about one dress (but what a dress) and the ladies had a good old laugh and a natter, perfect day really. Hope you all enjoyed yourselves I've already had a sneaky peek at what some of you were up to, I think everyone entered into the spirit if it all didn't they? Right well must go, got to start planning for a Diamond Jubilee.

Royal Wedding Bunting - with a difference

I thought long and hard about what my first post should be and decided to keep things simple. With the royal wedding coming up, bunting sprung to mind. Yes red, white and blue but not a union jack in sight! (that's the difference). I love the freshness of these fabrics, they complement each other so well.

I prefer to make my own as I'm not a big fan of the plastic bunting that you see in the shops and I'm even more picky in that I like my bunting double-sided. It's much more versatile and can be used wherever you like and still look fab.  This bunting is double-sided with a contrasting fabric.

Display it inside......

 ......or outside

....... or of course at the inevitable street party.  I think we may just end up having a Royal Wedding BBQ with friends but it will be lovely to decorate the garden.

So there you go, I hope you like it and feel wonderfully inspired to make your own.

If you're still not sure why not pay me a visit later in the week when I'll endeavour to show you how I made it with a photo tutorial. Gulp!

Happy sewing

Caroline