Our Princess Party

Here are a few shots from our Princess Party

 ~ Princess Ava came dressed as a beautiful princess bride ~

 ~ We all wore tiaras ~ 

 ~ We even had "Kate's" ring ~

 ~ I think she was so beautiuful - Simple and beautiful ~

 ~ The most HILARIOUS photo of the night ~ 

x S.K.K x


Easter Fabric Birds - free pattern

Easter Fabric Birds by Torie Jayne
Easter fabric birds for my Easter tree


A couple of years ago I made felt birds for my Easter tree. This year I wanted to make some but in a style to match the birds on my bird trail fabric so I came up with my own pattern for the bird using a cookie cutter as the starting point, and added wings!
I picked up the cute pastel polka dot brushed cotton fabric from a fabulous quilting shop near Hampton Court called Creative Quilting.

Unfortunately I have only been able to finish making a couple, oh well there's always next year !?!

Easter fabric birds
What you will need:
Pattern printed out
Pencil
Pink polka dot brushed cotton
Blue polka dot brushed cotton
Pink thread
Blue thread
Pink beads
Blue beads
Green wooden beads
White sequins
Pale green embroidery thread
Pink embroidery thread
Blue embroidery thread
2mm double face satin ribbon


Easter fabric bird pattern
Easter Fabric Birds by Torie Jayne

Instructions
  1. Print out pattern, cut around edge of bird and wings. Place pattern pieces on fabric and draw around two of the birds, four of the wings
  2. Cut around pattern pieces leaving 5mm gap round pencil line, pin right sides of fabric together
  3. Hand stitch around solid pencil line, leaving the dotted line clear
  4. Turn bird and wings inside out.


    5. Easter Fabric Birds by Torie Jayne


  5. Push stuffing though hole, use chop stick to get stuffing right into the beak and tail
  6. Turn raw edges in on bottom of bird and hand stitch close, pull needle and thread up though centre of bird at top, coming through the centre of the seam. Thread 20 small wooden beads down needle so they sit at top of bird. Tie end of threads round ribbon and knot to secure. Tie knot in end of ribbon end and knot to secure
  7. Embroider three lines of stitch down tail
  8. Push stuffing through hole in end of wings, turn raw edges in and hand stitch close. Hand stitch underside of wing to body on one side, repeat with other side, angling the wing differently. Stitch sequin with small pink bead through centre for the eyes


Hand-made bird hiding in my Easter Tree

Have a sweet day!

Birthday Afternoon Tea

Today I wanted to share with you some photo's of the afternoon tea I put together for my own birthday last week - of course I had to use my milk cake stands and a few other lovely products from the shop.

A lovely afternoon in the backyard with the gorgeous ruffle cake that Jacki from Blissfully Sweet Cakes made for me, followed by macaroons, meringues and cookie pops.







You can get the instructions for the meringues here and the cookie pops here.

Don't forget I will be stocking all these gorgeous cake stands and bowls in my online store which I will be launching any day now - further information can be found here.

Images: Sweet Style


Linking up with Sarah here

and Darcy here


Leanne

Stories for Boys...

Now that I have a baby boy, I see it as my own personal challenge to find threads that are (a) comfortable, (b) stylish and (c) affordable. Oh, and for Elliott in particular, I add (d) durable! It's not always easy. Those of you with boys will know!

That's why I'm designing some special little pieces especially for our special little men-in-the-making... first off, some little 'lounge suits' for babies 6-12 months. At six months, when boys begin crawling, you need a pair of pants so little knees don't get knocked about! These pants are super comfy, super cute and each features a special little 'extra' detailing to make them unique. I've also made them extra long so they can be rolled up to start with and let down as your baby starts growing longer 'pins'! Of course, a pair of pants is hardly an 'outfit', so I've also designed a matching onesie that can be worn alone or with the pants... bottom snappers ensuring the top stays inside the pants while your baby is getting about!

Each 'set' comprises of a pair of pants and onesie - onesie length is short sleeves and you can pick the size to fit YOUR baby. Just $27 per set!

1. 'Cars n Trucks'
A gorgeously vibrant orange print with little cars, fire engines and street signs! The pants feature a lime green zigzag edging along the bottom, and the top has three little appliques to match the fabric of the pants. I made this print for Elliott, and he wears his everywhere!


2. 'Scottish Dawg'
Who can resist this sweet tartan print, with little faux pocket with button on the back of these pants, and 'scottish dog' applique on the onesie with blue ribbon 'collar'?

3. 'Ocean Creatures' 
This little lounge set features an adorable 'creatures of the ocean' print with feux pocket and creature 'keycharm' stitched onto rick rack on the back of the pants. The onesie features a little whale applique with three buttons as 'bubbles'. 

Hope you like! I have some very sweet little 'cheeky monkey' onesies on their way to my shop too --visit my little shop to take a look! 

Have a great weekend.... x



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