The Blog Hop is officially over. But the Party goes on!

EDITED TO ADD: PLEASE CHECK THE GRAND GIVEAWAY POST TO SEE LIST OF WINNERS! THANKS FOR HOPPING ALONG!

Placemat and photo by Nanette of Freda’s Hive

To keep you in the party mood, I’ve put together a brief list of links to make your summer entertaining more fun – or at least this morning’s cup of coffee:)

Some parties are more formal – or organized – than others.
I’m thinking wedding and baby showers.
For those you might need to send out invitations.

Fabric Postcard Invitation

A more formal party may call for more formal table dressing than placemats, like cloth napkins.
You could even make these as gifts.

Or try a variation of these summery ones with rick rack

Placemat and photo by Tong of Ting Tong and Things

Placemat and photo by Nanette of Freda’s Hive

Placemat and photo by Nanette of Freda’s Hive

It seems everyone enjoys a good apron.

See Bari J.’s free tutorial for a glamorous one here

Here’s a fun, retro vintage one

I really like the Sassy Apron from Barb Brandeburg –

this one’s available as different size patterns

Placemat and photo by Sandi at A Legacy of Stitches

What’s a party without some bunting?

Here’s a basic bunting tutorial with lots of photos.

Placemat and photo by Nanette of Freda’s Hive

There’s lots more to a party,
but we’ll finish our link list with some of my favourite hostess gifts:

The Friendship bag by Rachel of p.s. I quilt

Coasters! Selvage or otherwise, coasters make great hostess/teacher gifts

Fireworks bring us to the end of the party! Thanks for joining me this week. I really enjoyed your comments and am happy to see my idea of a hop become such a success.