I’ve been sitting in front of my sewing machine quite a bit lately. Although I definitely still consider myself a beginner at sewing, I’m really enjoying diving head first into some fun projects! One of the reasons that I wanted to learn how to sew is to make cute, one-of-a-kind gifts for my girls, so I decided that this Easter would be a perfect time to do so!
When I first saw these adorable Easter Bunny Softies on Pinterest, I immediately repinned them with an idea! I had already purchased some fabric with a plan to make the girls a very simple Easter dress. I picked out fabric that represents their personalities {and blue obsessiveness on Sophia’s part} for their dress.
I decided that they definitely needed a cute Homemade Bunny Plush to show up in their Easter Basket to match their dress – so voila!
But the thing is – these bunnies multiply. Fast. No, really they did! They were too cute and pretty easy and fast, so I thought about the two birthday parties we are attending {both kiddos will be 1} on Easter weekend and thought I could add one to their gift. Then I thought about 3 other special kiddos {one that will arrive in just about a week!} and thought they would appreciate a little bunny too!
Then I had a whole little stash of homemade Easter gifts for extra special kids in my life!
You can check out the original post and tutorial for the Easter Bunny Softie on The Crafty Cupboard blog.
After seeing the Easter cuteness, I was then inspired to try this cute Easter-inspired Pot Holder. I’ve been needing a pot holder for awhile and planned on doing a scrappy one, but since I had some sweet pastel colors begging to be used… I did it!
This was a super fast project even for a beginner like me! It gave me some great practice sewing too and was my first “rounded” sewing project!
You can view the whole tutorial here, on the Miss Mary Sewing Classes blog.
I have one other homemade Easter gift in the works along with the girls’ dresses, which I’ll be sure to share in the next few weeks. Until then…
Laura Bowman says
Lol multiplying bunnies! These are so cute!
Ashley T says
Oh my, I love that pot holder! And my sons would love the little rabbits. I am horrible at sowing though. I need to practice!
Marina says
I’ve never made something like this before. These are adorable. I definitely need to take sewing lessons!!
MamaLuvsBooks says
These are some great ideas! Pinning!! And can I just say your site looks AWESOME!! I love the new look!
Ellen Christian says
Those are just so cute! I don’t do a lot of sewing & haven’t made anything for Easter yet. I need to dust off the sewing machine and get back into it.
Amber K says
I can’t believe you made those – they are fabulous.
Linette says
Love the bunnies and the egg potholder! Both are super cute ideas for Easter gifts.
Gena says
SUPER cute bunnies and I love that potholder, too! Way to go! My son told me this morning that he wishes I could have a sewing machine so I could make him stuff. ha!
Jenny K says
So jealous! These are just adorable. I MUST get to sewing, too! 🙂
Bonnie says
The bunnies are so cute, but I love the pot holders. I need to make my mother and my self new ones soon.
JanetGoingCrazy says
These are just adorable! My sister is having a baby in July and these would be great little gifts for her!
Ruth V. says
You are a sewing machine! Pun intended 🙂 Super cute projects!
Fee (Phyllis) Roberts says
OMG! These are so cute! =D
Kecia says
Cute bunnies! I have my grandmother’s old sewing machine sitting in my extra bedroom. I should pull it out and try my hand at making one of these gifts!
Lindsey says
You should, Kecia! But I’m warning you – sewing has become SO addictive for me!
Emily says
These are too cute! I’m going to check out the tutorial, I have some extra fabric kicking around – it would be perfect for multiplying bunnies!
Lindsey says
I was hoping someone would love my “multiplying bunnies” pun…! Thanks Emily!
Ashley says
Lindsey, those bunnies are so adorable! Love this idea for kiddos!
Lindsey says
Thank you, thank you, thank you Ashley!
Cecile says
Those bunnies are so cute!
Rowan says
These are adorable!