An Easter Present for Everyone - Bunny Garden Tutorial

Hello, Friends, and Happy Easter!

Bear Creek Quilting Company has just published

my guest post on their blog,

for a Bunny Garden Table Topper tutorial!

{Be sure to scroll down to the

end of the Bear Creek Quilting Company guest post,

because there's an awesome giveaway going on, too!}

There's a super cool template set that I used

to make this table topper, and I gave it four bunny feet up,

in my review. 

Made by Creative Grids,

the Scrap Crazy 6-Inch Template Set is a winner!

Any quilter would enjoy this tool,

novice or experienced. It made this project so quick and easy.

I couldn't resist giving a sneak peek of this fun project,

on my Spring Primroses post.

The fabrics that I used are from a new-to-me designer

called Lewis and Irene. 

This line is called Bunny Garden,

and I am enchanted by the soft tones and

whimsical artwork of these prints.

Bunny Garden is perfect for springtime and beyond...

wouldn't these fabrics be lovely for a baby's nursery,

children's clothing, or a baby gift?

My sister Susie at Susie's Sunroom

 has created the most charming baby gift set,

made up of a soft toy, a pillow and a book.

{I am definitely going to steal copy this idea! I am admitting it now.}

Photo from Susie's Sunroom blog

Hop on over to my guest post now,

to learn how to make your own table topper

and to register to win a $50 gift certificate to

Bear Creek Quilting Company!

{Giveaway runs through Sunday, April 3, 2016.}

Happy Easter, everyone!

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Easter Bunny Tracks in the Snow

Hippity, hoppity,

Easter's on its way!

But first, a little snowfall whitened the ground

here in western Pennsylvania,

not far from where Punxsutawney Phil made his faulty

prediction for an early spring.

I found some tracks in the snow this morning,

clearly made by bunnies!

I've always loved bunnies,

so a few years ago I made a whole bunch of them,

when I designed my

Multiplying Rabbits quilt!

{Yes, it's time again to show a quilt I made a long time ago, before my blog was born.}

The fabrics I used are from the first complete line

that I ever fell head-over-heels for,

Paris Flea Market by 3 Sisters for Moda.

{I still love it that much, and it's been re-released!}

I can't draw to save my life,

but I somehow created a bunny silhouette

that I really love.

I put cottontails on each one,

to show they have their backs to us...

because they're so shy.

Some of the bunnies are facing the same direction...

and others are mirror images.

{I think they're in love!}

They won't run away...
the picket fence keeps them safe and warm inside my house.

I'm pretty proud of my quilting,
done on my home machine.

I did a ton of stippling,
right over the machine appliqued rabbits.
For the borders, I used
Golden Threads quilting paper
and traced a continuous floral design onto the border.

{After washing, the quilt is soooo soft, crinkly and snuggly.}

I love bringing this quilt out every Easter...

But I'm pretty sure this is the first time
I've brought it out in the snow for Easter!

Whatever the weather in your area,
I wish you all a very Happy Easter,
filled with joy and blessings!

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Easter Blessings

Here in Pennsylvania we have a local celebrity 

who gets a lot of attention each year on Groundhog Day, which is February 2.

This year, as for most years, Punxsutawney Phil 

predicted "6 more weeks of winter".  

{The only alternative prediction was "an early Spring."}

We are happy to report that Phil got it wrong this time!

My beautiful daffodils have bloomed already...

And now the crabapple tree in the front yard is joining the party.

It's almost Easter, and I love the reminders of new life and rebirth.  

Easter symbolism brings fresh beauty to our daily lives...

through bright colors...

chocolate bunnies...

fresh flowers...

fancy foods...

 and images of baby animals.

This year we are enjoying a new Easter decoration in our home,

courtesy of my new internet friend, Ann, over at All Things Paper.

She posted this photo of her gorgeous handmade card on her Flickr site, 

and I was compelled to comment on its beauty.

Before I knew it, Anne sent it to me. 

{Yes, she DID!}

She has a great tutorial on her website, showing how you can make your

own Washi Tape Easter Egg handmade card!

However you spend your Easter, 

I hope you will celebrate your blessings of family and friends

and the joys they bring.

He Is Risen!  Alleluia!

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