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Softies, Supplies, and a Swap!

March 7, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 57 Comments

I spotted Betz White’s Cashmere Bunny Tutorial during the week and I was smitten! I had a felted lambswool cardigan on hand, so set to work and in less than an hour produced these sweet bunnies.

Easter must be on my mind – I added to my cupcake liner and cookie cutter collection with these supplies – perfect for Easter baking! 

Sarah and I are participating in Stephanie’s Tea Time Swap and mailed off our package this week. Stephanie has generously sent all participants a sweet tea house holder and delicious tea for taking part, and Sarah and I were thrilled to receive one each this week. It has been a most exciting swap to be part off and we can’t wait until all the packages start to arrive at their destinations.

After all the scrap busting that went on last week, I treated myself to some more fabric this week. Thanks to Janelle, I heard about a shipment of Amy Butler that had arrived at my favourite store. It looks so pretty in my fabric basket that I may just look at it for a while before I turn it into a quilt.

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  1. two hippos says

    March 8, 2009 at 2:23 am

    I love the felted bunnies, very cute indeed!

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  2. Kris says

    March 8, 2009 at 12:24 am

    Well I think it’s essential to spend time just looking at quilting fabric! That’s how you do it!

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  3. Renee says

    March 8, 2009 at 12:47 am

    those bunnies are gorgeous! It definitely looks like Easter is on its way in your place 🙂

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  4. Catherine says

    March 8, 2009 at 2:15 am

    Love the Bunnies, they would make a great crat project at school!! Cathy

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  5. Natasha says

    March 8, 2009 at 2:21 am

    Very refreshing to see all those Easter colours! Brightens up a gloomy day here.

    Love the tea house holder too!

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  6. Kate says

    March 8, 2009 at 2:22 am

    Janelle is wonderful – think I’ll be going to Bunbury again this week!

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  7. bubbachenille says

    March 8, 2009 at 3:07 am

    I have some of these fabrics and although I love what they turn in to , I hate cutting them up ! Is this wierd?

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  8. Cass says

    March 8, 2009 at 3:34 am

    Cute bunnies Lisa. I have to make a trip west just to go to Textile Traders all my friends rave about it

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  9. Alison Boon says

    March 8, 2009 at 4:46 am

    It is very easy to look at, that’s for sure. I guess Easter is hopping up on us all so perhaps it’s time to follow your wonderful example.

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  10. Carrie P. says

    March 8, 2009 at 5:29 am

    Oh! the little bunnies are so cute. I am going to have to try to make some of those.

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  11. Stephanie says

    March 8, 2009 at 5:35 am

    Cute bunnies! Great cookie cutters. I make my grandmother’s sugar cookie recipe and one day I hope to have all of her old cookie cutters. Currently my mom has them. I don’t blame you for wanting to admire your Amy Butler fabrics. I hear her new line will be inspired by her travels to Australia.

    You tea swap ladies are awesome. Make the little teahouses was my pleasure.

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  12. Dandelion Quilts says

    March 8, 2009 at 5:44 am

    It is very pretty, I agree.

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  13. Tracy says

    March 8, 2009 at 5:46 am

    Such a visually pretty post with all the springtime colors…so light, bright and happy. Those bunnies are so sweet! LOVE those cookie cutters…would like a butterfly cutter myself! Terrific patchwork baskets. And can never have enough fabrics ;o) Happy weekend ((HUGS))

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  14. Janis says

    March 8, 2009 at 7:14 am

    You’ve given me Easter fever too! The bunnies are adorable. Can’t wait to see what you do with your AmyB fabric. Midwest Modern may be my favorite line ever. Love the little fabric basket!

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  15. Terriaw says

    March 8, 2009 at 8:05 am

    Lots of Easter colors coming out in your house! Those bunnies turned out really cute. And I love the tea houses.

    I have some of those Amy Butler fabrics, but haven’t used them yet. I really like that patchwork basket you made!

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  16. Cheryl says

    March 8, 2009 at 8:29 am

    Those bunnies are so adorable!! And what a pretty Spring post…come on Spring!!

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  17. Rustic Tarts says

    March 9, 2009 at 1:15 am

    Oooooh lots of pretty things on your post – can you tell me where you got the lovely cupcake liners? We have similar ones but they are only brown paper!

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  18. Simone de Klerk says

    March 8, 2009 at 11:24 am

    The bunnies are adorable and the tea house holders look very pretty.

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  19. K-Sue says

    March 8, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    Those bunnies are so cute! I love the little hearts on them.

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  20. Angel.Pearls says

    March 8, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    Very cue bunnies!//Eva

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  21. Sheri Howard says

    March 8, 2009 at 3:42 pm

    Cute bunnies! Great idea to use a sweater!

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  22. Shannon says

    March 8, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    Oh, I just love those bunnies! thanks for sharing the link. Your new fabrics are gorgeous…

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  23. Jenny says

    March 8, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    Lovely bunnies and Amy’s done it again-that fabric is gorgeous-can’t wait to see what you make with it.

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  24. Chocolate Cat says

    March 8, 2009 at 7:06 pm

    These bunnies are so cute! I’m hoping to find some time between now and easter to make some!!

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  25. Christy says

    March 8, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    i love the sweet fabrics you used for your bunnies!

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  26. Janellybelly says

    March 8, 2009 at 9:57 pm

    🙂
    It’s fantastic to have someone who shares my love(addiction) of beautiful fabrics, they look so great in your basket. The bunnies are delightful too.

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  27. Kellie says

    March 9, 2009 at 12:12 am

    Those tea house holders are beautiful! Great gift!

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  28. Pinkflowerbuttons says

    March 9, 2009 at 2:02 am

    These rabbits are gorgous. Love the painted cookie cutters.

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  29. Leanne says

    March 9, 2009 at 2:28 am

    The bunnies are very cute. Your new fabric is lovely I’m sure you will make good use of it.

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  30. Annie says

    March 9, 2009 at 3:23 am

    Love the bunnies

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  31. Knit and Sew City Girl says

    March 9, 2009 at 5:05 am

    Oh gosh, it’s almost Easter! The bunnies are so pretty, I like the pastel colours. I’m currently planning an Easter Egg hunt at the moment.

    I love Amy Butler fabric too. I haven’t touch mine yet.

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  32. handmaiden says

    March 9, 2009 at 5:18 am

    I love the bunnies and of course who can resist AB

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  33. QuiltedSimple says

    March 9, 2009 at 6:40 am

    Love the bunnies! How perfect for Easter!
    Kris

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  34. jacquie says

    March 9, 2009 at 8:54 am

    easter is just around the corner…love your new fabric and it really is pretty just sitting there!!

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  35. shelia says

    March 9, 2009 at 8:56 am

    your bunnies are so sweet!!! guess its time to start thinking about Easter baskets 😉

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  36. Dancin' Puffin says

    March 10, 2009 at 1:10 am

    I am always in awe reading your blog. Only an hour to make those little cuties? I knitted up a little doll (that my puppy has now chewed much to my dispear) and I’m sure it must have taken me 3 hours minimum. Enjoy your new purchases – lovely! x

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  37. Renee says

    March 9, 2009 at 9:30 am

    I am sure that there is nothing, NOTHING, that you cannot do.

    You are incredible.

    I love, LOVE, the bunnies.

    Love you and your blog, as you already know.

    xoxo

    Renee

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  38. Rachel@oneprettything.com says

    March 9, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    The bunnies are FABULOUS!!!

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  39. Katherine says

    March 9, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    Cute bunnies! Just the kind of project I can get into….

    Mmmm… I can see why you just want to savour your new fabric before cutting into it. Beautiful choices.

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  40. sarahmurray says

    March 10, 2009 at 9:54 am

    LOVE your little bunnies! They are adorable. I love all the colors of Spring. Your new fabrics are gorgeous. x

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  41. our shabby cottage says

    March 9, 2009 at 6:37 pm

    Those bunnies are super cute!

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  42. LizzieJane says

    March 9, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    What darling little bunnies, they look so very soft.

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  43. Journeying Five says

    March 9, 2009 at 7:13 pm

    love the bunnies! too cute!

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  44. Cascade Lily says

    March 9, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Oh man look at all the comments! You are really hitting the crafty mark with your dear readers ladies!

    I think that’s because your posts are always so fresh and pretty 🙂

    And where, oh where, did you get those Easter cookie cutters from?

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  45. Handmade in Israel says

    March 10, 2009 at 12:50 am

    Awww! I love those bunnies you have created… and the fabric is of course gorgeous!

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  46. Mel Goodsell says

    March 10, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    Love the bunny – I’ve got that one saved in my favourite folder too to hopefully make in time for Easter 🙂
    Melx

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  47. Judith Tetley says

    March 10, 2009 at 3:26 am

    Just love the bunnies….very pretty and much less fattening than chocolate!
    Kind Regards
    Judith
    http://www.creativestudio10.blogspot.com

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  48. FruteJuce says

    March 10, 2009 at 4:02 am

    Those fabrics are really lovely, and the bunnies of course!

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  49. Jackie says

    March 10, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    That’s lovely swap gift. Is there coffee swap ?

    those bunnies are cutie, my dd loves Easter as she can have lots and lots of chocolate.

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  50. Taz says

    March 10, 2009 at 10:00 am

    Cute bunnies and those liner are so pretty. I struggle to get hold of nice liners.

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  51. Marianne@Songbirdisnesting says

    March 10, 2009 at 10:41 am

    Your bunnies look wonderful too! Thank you for visiting my blog, I have been following yours for some time now, but I don´t think I ever commented before. Now you got me over the treshold.

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  52. Thimbleanna says

    March 10, 2009 at 2:43 pm

    Very cute little bunnies girls — looks like you’re going to be all set for Easter!

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  53. Cassie says

    March 11, 2009 at 7:50 am

    Bunnies look cute. Swap looks fun. Fabric looks yummy. Thanks for sharing.

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  54. raining sheep says

    March 10, 2009 at 7:48 pm

    The bunnies are super cute. I love them…but the bags! OH MY! those are absolutely the best. Beautiful fabrics.

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  55. clare says

    March 11, 2009 at 6:20 am

    Love the bunnies and of course the fabric !
    clares craftroom

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  56. Philigry says

    March 11, 2009 at 10:26 am

    i love all the pastels in this post! so beautiful! i love easter. those bunnies look like the perfect treat for the kids easter baskets. thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  57. Kelly O. says

    March 17, 2009 at 11:42 am

    you must add your bunnies to Betz’ flicker pool. They’re fabulous! I’ve been inspired to do some myself.

    Reply

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