23 April 2011

Easter Bunnies


I actually finished these before Easter! I'm really excited about how they turned out. Last year I made these Fabric Easter Baskets for my kidlets. We keep things pretty low-key, there is no "Easter Bunny" for our family, but we do a little springy basket Sunday morning with a special token and some candy.



For the boy bunnies, I used the free Chocolate Bunny Pattern from Sew4Home. Instead of minky I used some soft brown fleece.  Simple to follow, the one caution I would give if you make these is don't over stuff.  With the stretchy fabric, it's easy to do.

 I made little bow ties that matched the ears.  They close with a bit of velcro.

For the girls, I purchased Larissa's Baby Binky Bunny Pattern.  I love Larissa's design.  Easy to follow pattern, with darling results.  The bodies are a natural canvas twill, the diapers, an old diaper flannel I thought was perfect.

Their tales are nice and fluffy because I canabalized a partial blanket I tried to crochet over 5 years ago, and ran out of yarn for.

Rather than make the blankie, I made a little layette tops for the bunnies.  A little obsessive and crazy?  Yes, yes I am.
I'm really happy with the bunnies.  I hope my kiddos are too.

Wishing each of you a peaceful Easter.  With all the fun of bunnies and springy things, may we never forget the true reason we want to celebrate new life...Jesus Christ.  For without Him none of this is possible.  I will be forever grateful that tomb was empty that Sunday morning so long ago.


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18 happy thoughts:

Marjorie said...

Love the bunnies! Your kids are going to be so happy when they see them tomorrow! Hope your family has a wonderful Easter!

Tasha said...

OH MY WORD...They are DARLING!! Seriously. I wish I had seen them sooner. It makes me want to make them today. (I do not think that will happen though.) I need to remember this for next year. I adore them. You make such great things.

Randi~Dukes and Duchesses said...

Those are so sweet and whimsical ... now I'm wishing I had sewn something fun for my little ones.

CraftyMummy said...

These are so cute! We don't do Easter bunny either so I should have been organised to make something like this instead. Oh well, maybe next year...

Nicole said...

Another wonderful creation :) they are really adorable! I'm a little behind but I just LOVE the cushion from your last post! BEAUTIFUL!!
Take care..

Heidi Wilcox said...

I bet they loved the baskets and the bunnies! Happy Easter :)

chris said...

@Heidi WilcoxThanks, Heidi! It's been a great day.

KJ@letsgoflyakite said...

Those are adorable Chris, especially the notes and the tails! I hope your family had a wonderful Easter. I also think its important to teach children the true message of Easter.

Debbie @ OtRD said...

These are so cute! Love the fabrics you used!

noie said...

so cute... i like :P

Laurel @ Ducks in a Row said...

These turned out great! Hope you had agreat Easter!

Caroline said...

I absolutely love those bunnies! I'm going to bookmark this post so I can remember to make those next year. I actually made chickens for my kids, but they're not this cute... we'll see if they make it to the blog.

Mindy Harris said...

well aren't those adorable!

Jessica said...

Adorable! I love the bow ties! I'm sure your kids loved them.

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Melissa said...

Those turned out really cute!! I really like the "sleepy" eyes.

Design Esquire said...

Just adorable! I bet your kids loved these. I hope your family had a wonderful Easter.

Tiffany said...

These made me smile this morning, so sweet.

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