We got to fly to Florida for our grandson’s second birthday this weekend. What fun!
His mommy asked me to make some Thomas the Train bunting for the party, and of course I said yes!
The fabrics I chose (all from Fabric.Com) were:
- Who’s That Train panel
- Who’s That Train Word Blender in grey
- Who’s That Train Symbol in red
I had enough left to make a tablecloth for the gift table and . . . no surprise here . . . a pillow for Ryan’s room. ♥
Beautiful…so cute.
Thank you, Marie! That fun fabric definitely made it easy to get the creative juices flowing! 🙂
Oh I love your creations. They are so gorgeous and perfect for a little boy. 🙂
Thank you, Linda! Ryan’s mommy had lots of fun Thomas decorations, too, and I think Ryan loved them all! 🙂
Fabulous!
Thank you! It was really fun to work with these fun fabrics. 🙂
That’s delightful and I’m sure your grandson is entirely enamoured of the lot! There’s an interesting cultural thing going on there. In Australia, we still have Thomas the Tank Engine (like the UK original), so it’s interesting (to me, anyway, but I admit I’m a bit odd that way) to see that he’s Thomas the Train where you are.
I didn’t know much about Thomas until this weekend, but I watched some Thomas dvds with the boys and asked their parents a lot of questions about the characters and their different speaking accents . . . it IS an interesting history!
I, like any good mother who watches TV with her children so that she has some idea of conversational input, used to know all the engines and their numbers. But that was a long time ago! YoungB had Thomas the Tank Engine undies when he was little, and they were quite a good sort of incentive (read bribe) to get him going in the mornings. LOL
My oldest was a die-hard Thomas the Tank Engine fan back in the day. We still have the train set with all kinds of characters from the show. Your little Thomas fan will love your creations — they are simply perfect!
I loved learning more about the characters while watching some Thomas dvds with the little ones this weekend . . . and of course they named all the toy trains for us! 🙂
I love it all!
Thank you, Annie! As you know, it’s fun sewing things for little ones! 🙂
Lucky grandson!
I have great memories of Thomas the Tank Engine from my own childhood, I loved Ringo Starr’s narration!
Ooohhh . . . I’ll have to find a copy of that to listen to! What fun!
This project is just so perfect! I love it! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Mary! It sure was fun! 🙂
Now that is a party a little boy won’t forget. Great project for a special person. 🙂
Thank you, Judy! He really had a good time with friends, cake, presents, and even a Thomas piñata! 🙂
These are all so fun! Love that pillow!!!
Kenley
Thank you, Kenley! I’m so glad I had enough fabric left for that! 🙂
Hi Katherine! I’m so glad you were able to go to Florida for your grandson’s birthday. And oh my gosh the Thomas the Train things you made are fabulous. I bet your daughter-in-law loved them. 🙂 Thanks for sharing. Love and Hugs, Tamara
Thank you, Tamara! With our big family, we get to go to lots of little ones’ birthday parties . . . so much fun! 🙂
Everything is adorable, but I think I’m in love with that bunting. Just a super clever idea ~ party decor that will outlast the party!
Thank you, Deidre! Ryan’s mommy plans to hang it in his bedroom for a few years (until he outgrows it!), so that makes me smile! 🙂
you’re the best Grandma Ever!
You’re too sweet . . . but I sure do love being a grandma! 🙂
🙂
Good old Thomas translates across the pond??? That’s FANTASTIC…. we met the authors son years ago and he kindly wrote a personal message to my eldest daughter in her copy of a Thomas book. She is grown and a teacher now yet she still loves to recall the memory. Great children’s literature never leaves us. For me Enid Blyton 🙂
What FUN! I love stories like that! I learned a lot about Thomas this weekend, including that he was “born” where you live! What a guy! 🙂
so cute! love the banner!
Thank you, Darilyn! When I saw that Thomas panel, the design for the banner just popped into my head! 🙂
Children really like Thomas and all his friends. Working as a Nanny/Childcare Provider I truly saw the smiles during playtime. Blessings, Mtetar
They do! All of Ryan’s birthday guests knew all the trains’ names. It was fun! 🙂
Reminds me of one child I worked with and even knew the task of each train. Tell Ryan I’m sure of his fun playtime because I sure had a fun learning experience. Blessings, Mtetar
This is lovely what a lucky Grandson🚇🚂
Thank you! It’s always fun to make things for sweet li’l kiddos! 🙂
I love the pillow – lucky grandson!
He was so sweet . . . he said, “Wow!” when he opened the package! 🙂
Ahhhh the lad has taste!
hopefully he can use the spread in his room too…all so cute!
I think that’s the plan, Marilyn . . . it’s always fun to be able to reuse things like this, isn’t it? 🙂
yes…I think so!
I have nominated you for the Liebster award! I adore your blog and I am proud to be your blog friend! Please go to my blog post for the info. Hugz Lisa and Bear
Lisa, that is SO sweet of you! You are always so nice . . . I wish I could meet you and Bear in person! 🙂 On my way to check it out! 🙂
I would love to meet you too!! Your crafts are over the top beautiful!! Hugz
Yay! You were in my neck of the woods! How wonderful that you got to spend time with your grandson for his birthday and shower him with such thoughtful, handmade creations. He is so blessed!
Thank you, Lauren! I thought about you when we got to the Orlando airport! 🙂
Everything is absolutely adorable! Both my boys love Thomas!
Thank you, Erin! After getting to know Thomas, I can see why he is popular at your house! 🙂
Your Ryan will be so happy both now and in years to come.
What a sweet comment . . . thank you, Sharon!
Lovely banner, for sure you made your grandson so happy !!
Thank you, Izabel! He did like it! 🙂
adorable! I’m sure your grandson loved everything you made for him! my little one is 2 years old too and he really loves this too 🙂
Awww . . . two year olds are such fun! 🙂
His Mummy must have been thrilled Kathryn , and I imagine little Ryan all *wide eyed* seeing Thomas and Friends Bunting . Lovely fun to share his celebrations .. they grow up so quickly .
Thank you, Poppy! He had so much fun at his party . . . and so did we! 🙂
My daughter loves Thomas, Happy Birthday Little Ryan!
Ryan’s brother Tyler was telling me which train cars are boys and which are girls . . . I learned a lot about Thomas! 🙂