When my own girls were little I made bunnies of some kind for them every year for Easter. I miss that. So I spent my weekend making new bunnies for the adorable grandbabies of my dear friend, Jill. Maybe you remember that I made Maggie's Farm for them too. Darling, darling girls.
Of course, I used my fabric collection, inventing a pattern with long legs, ears and arms. By the time I was finished with the first, I learned a lot about my pattern (flaws and strengths) and the best way to put each together. Inevitably, each has its own personality when the last stitch is finished up.
Thrills me to see my fabric come to life in yet another way.
And then I had the greatest pleasure in giving them to little Charlotte and Caroline yesterday. Newly three, Charlotte quickly named hers Annabel and agreed that Bluebell would be a good name for her baby sister's.
I can't tell you how much I loved seeing each of them in the arms of a happy child.
Bliss.
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Today is the first day of registration for the June workshop at Mary Engelbreit's studio. We always have such fun there! And the winner of the Teeny Tray is Susan in Texas. Thanks, everyone!
ADORABLE!
And, I just registered for the ME workshops! I'm hoping to do the Tagbook with YOU...and the candy box with Kathy and the Sampler with Amy!
Anxiously awaiting registration confirmation! :)
Posted by: Lucy Tracy | April 03, 2012 at 10:34 AM
How adorable - children and bunnies!! I love the little skirts on the bunnies.
Posted by: Vicki K | April 03, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Absolutely LOVE them, Charlotte. So super sweet!
Posted by: Marcie | April 03, 2012 at 11:11 AM
This post is so beautiful... it's the simple things that make us so happy! Thanks for sharing with us.
monica
Posted by: Monica Fullerton | April 03, 2012 at 11:27 AM
Annabel and Bluebell...how clever is that? The bunnies turned out really cute...love the skirt.
Posted by: karen on bainbridge island | April 03, 2012 at 12:28 PM
They are so lovely- bunnies, children and post!
I've been wanting to make bunnies for Easter, but no time... made a big bunch of Easter baskets for a local children's shop instead.(Maybe this week I'll have time for bunnies.)
And it's true- it's a wonderful feeling to make a child's day with a handmade gift...love doing that too.
Posted by: Kelly | April 03, 2012 at 01:33 PM
Adorable - both the little girls and their bunnies. There is something about making something for a child and seeing their joy that is better than any gift I recieve. Wishing you a joyfilled week. Congrats Susan!
Posted by: Jeannie | April 03, 2012 at 02:54 PM
How very sweet! The bunnies & the little girls are just the cutest. What fun to have a little Charlotte to make special things for. You might be surprised that your own daughters may like one too! Thanks.
Posted by: Troy Louise | April 03, 2012 at 06:43 PM
I just love your bunnies! It brought back great memories for me of making bunnies for my kids, also. In fact, I am on a mission to find them in their closets. They may have left the house, but I'm pretty sure the bunnies are still here. Why aren't I making more bunnies - maybe I could give them to the doggies?
Posted by: Loretta | April 03, 2012 at 07:50 PM
Oh Charlotte, I love these Bunnies!
Janey
Posted by: Janey Jennings | April 03, 2012 at 08:14 PM
The bunnies are just wonderful! Oh my gosh love the skirts/dresses! No wonder you feel so good, just look at how they are loving them! What a sweet gift.
Laura
Posted by: Laura | April 03, 2012 at 09:07 PM
I love your bunnies--they are really special--especially those cute faces. The children are just beautiful! Julierose
Posted by: Julie L | April 04, 2012 at 07:45 AM
THose are the sweetest bunnies!!! You should sell your pattern. I'd buy one!
-Amy
Crafting by Candlelight
Posted by: Amy | April 04, 2012 at 12:49 PM
tell us what you use for the bunnie faces. so cute!
Posted by: Lisa | April 04, 2012 at 03:15 PM
These are simply dear -- as is the sweetheart cuddling them! Happy Easter!
Posted by: jeanie | April 05, 2012 at 12:53 PM
adorable! hoppy easter to you :)
Posted by: Melissa | April 05, 2012 at 10:09 PM
Love those floppy ears! Your fabric is charming too. Happy Easter!
Posted by: Susan | April 06, 2012 at 08:01 AM
Sweetest Easter to you dear Charlotte and enjoy your own 3 little (grown) bunnies this weekend! Love to see your beautiful fabric in all these marvelous ways.
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | April 06, 2012 at 11:16 AM
oh my goodness! these are a whole cuppa cute and then some! so much busy-ness here lately but i must stop and make these NOW! and i also just saw your little trays....my my but you have been a busy gal too. they are so fun and look perfect in your fabric! well done you!
Posted by: sharon from sharon stanley writes | April 06, 2012 at 04:46 PM
Soooooo cute.
Posted by: Susan | April 07, 2012 at 09:15 PM