There was an amazing response to the new pattern ... so I guess you liked it! I am so pleased and so grateful to all of you who entered & left such lovely comments! So many of you also went to the trouble of linking back to me in your blogs! I had a lot of fun peeping about the place this past week. I started out with the intention of leaving a comment with everyone ... but it got too much so please to all of you thank you so very much!!!!
So who are the winners .... well first up we have Corrie ....
who took out the preorder giveaway and will also be adopting a monkey.
The second giveaway went to ...Lindi!
Congratulations Lindi ...although I do believe that you have promised this prize to a friend ... Send me an email and we'll see what you want to do your prize...
Finally the last prize has been taken out by the absolute Queen of the Monkeyswhich I find absolutely hysterical!!! What would this girl want with one of my monkeys???????
Kitty we need to talk!!!!
Well done girls!
This past week has been crazy. I've spent a whole lot of time answering emails, folding patterns & lots of stuff other than sewing ... and that makes for a very cranky Kellie!!! So yesterday afternoon I decided that enough was enough and I powered up the Bernina and I've whipped up a little something to share with you all for Easter. This is my little Honey Bunny ... I'm making this for Jessie ...she's my little honey bunny :)
Because the clock is ticking and I need to be up in the morning to go here to do a class with this amazing woman I am going to post this tutorial in two parts ...
Honey Bunny - part one
You will need ...
two 11" squares of white fabric - one for background fabric & the other for the quilt sandwich backing fabric
fabric scraps for applique
11" square of batting
one 9" x 12" sheet of Lite Steam-A-Seam 2
Rotary cutter, quilting ruler, pins needles & scissors
Sewing machine capable of lowering feed dogs & a darning / free motion foot.
Jeans needle - 80/12
Lead pencil & water soluble pen
matching threads
What to do ...
1. Down load the applique shapes and print out ready for use. Always follow the manufactures directions regarding the use of your fusible web.Trace the appliqué shapes onto the backing paper of the fusible web using a lead pencil ensuring that you leave adequate space between your shapes to allow them to be separated while still leaving a small margin around each of them.
2. Separate all of the shapes and select the colour combinations that you intend to use. Attach the fusible to the rear of the fabric. Cut out the shapes. Remove the backing paper revealing the tacky surface of the fusible. Using the photograph as a guide set out the applique shapes - making sure that the shapes do not come any closer than 1" to the edges of the fabric, except for the lower edge where the shapes should be 3/4" from the edge of the fabric. Once you are happy with your design iron it in place.
3. Using the photo of the as a reference and a water soluble pen, mark out the stitching detail of the bunny face & flower stems
4. Make a a quilt sandwich with the pillow top, batting and lining fabric using spray baste – be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Change your foot to a free motion foot and drop your feed dogs. Select a top & bobbin thread to complement the shape you will be working on. Begin by lowering your needle into the quilt an inch or so from the shape. Raise the needle and pull on the top thread pulling the bobbin thread through to the top. Lower and raise the needle again temporarily securing the two threads on the top of the pillow surface. Slide your pillow top to your intended starting point and lower your needle. Free motion stitch close to the edges of all of the appliqué shapes stitching over each area at least twice.Take several stitches close together at the start & finish points of each applique shape this will secure your stitches allowing you to cut the threads at the quilt surface eliminating the need to bury your threads.
6. To complete the stitching detail of the bunny's face stitch over the marked line a couple of times until the row of stitching is the desired thickness – I used two rows of stitching.
7. To complete the flower stems I used a machine stitch that looks like a hand back stitch - if you don't have a suitable stitch you could complete this in the same manner as you did the bunny's face - you would need to do 4 to 6 rows of stitching to achieve a line thick enough.
8. Once you have finished this process complete the background quilting. I used an echo swirl background fill design.
So that's it for this post I'll be back in a bit so with the rest ... I think I will make mine into a little cushion ... how original!! :) What will you do with yours??? Good yomtov! ... I'll be snacking on some pretty mean chicken soup tonight & chopped herring!!! Yum! Kellie PS. Look what I found in my letter box yesterday ...
but more about this next time...
Am I really the first to leave a comment? Usually I'm number 596
Posted by: Norma | April 08, 2009 at 08:59 AM
oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh! I never win anything in my life! like never! wow I'm so excited
I was actually coming in to say how much I love your new quilt in homespun! I have a subscription and received the mag yesterday and showed my husband how this amazing blogger with 4 children does all these beautiful quilts...he just loved the quilt and let out a big wow! thats rare for him to respond to a quilt like that!
oh my goodness I am so excited! thank you so much
oh and when are you going to write your own book....hmmmmm I think thats next on your list of things to do!
Corrie:)
Posted by: corrie | April 08, 2009 at 09:17 AM
Congratulations to all the winners. I can just see Corrie and Keira deciding who owns the little monkey. I adore the bunny pattern and of course who popped in to see it on the computer and declaring that she just loved it. Congratulations on the Homespun magazine pattern too, just wonderful for you. I hope you and your family have a wonderful joyful Easter too Kellie!!
Posted by: sue | April 08, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Congrats to the winners! Oh yeah, because you are so generous...we are ALL winners! When I saw your bunny, I chuckled outloud! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us all!
Posted by: Loralynn | April 08, 2009 at 09:59 AM
Congrats to the winners!
Kellie - my Homespun magazine arrived in the mail last night and Meg's garden looks amazing! Congratulations! I was wondering whether you use the same thread for your applique as you do for the embroidered details as well?
Posted by: Renee | April 08, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Congrats to the winners, and oh what a sweet bunny he is, thanks so much for sharing it with us all Kellie. Congrats also on the Homespun mag, how exciting for you.
Posted by: Linda | April 08, 2009 at 10:35 AM
You amaze me, with each and every post.
The article looks fab-can't wait to read it
Jod
Posted by: Jodie | April 08, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Well done to the winners!! Your little Honey Bunny is super sweet. Enjoy your school holidays.
Posted by: Lisa | April 08, 2009 at 10:49 AM
Thank you so much for the bunny. I really needed an easter project.
Can't wait to get my pattern.
Posted by: betsy | April 08, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Congrats to the winners! Thanks for the great little tutorial. I love it!! And OMG, I have to get me a copy of that magazine somehow.
Posted by: Jackie | April 08, 2009 at 11:21 AM
As usual Kellie, your design is adorable -- and so fun for Easter! Congratulations to your winners!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | April 08, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Lucky winners!
That bunny is crazy cute - love your style.
(and wish I was better at sewing - ha)
Posted by: twomittens | April 08, 2009 at 11:39 AM
hmm, I left a message after my first message... I must have forgotten to type in that verification code.
Basically I was ooh and aahing over your quilts (as usual!) I clicked on the magazine picture and was surprised to be able to read the article, it was nice to learn a little bit more about you.
Thanks for sharing lots of things with us!
Posted by: Norma | April 08, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Congrats to all winners and congrats on the magazine its so great. Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Maria | April 08, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Hello Kellie,
You make the most beautiful pillows I have ever seen. Your style is so different !
Posted by: Geta | April 08, 2009 at 02:06 PM
Congrats to the winners!! Thanks for sharing your applique with us :)
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | April 08, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Lovely pillow design. Thanks for the pattern and instruction. Can't wait to read your blog each time. It's very inspiring.
Posted by: Di | April 08, 2009 at 04:35 PM
Congrats to all the winners , maybe you and Kitty should do a monkey swap ? Now look what you've gone and done lady , I so need need need to make that bunny cushion but when am I going to have time to do it or should I say attempt to do it ? And as for the magazine - will a cheeky grin work :-)
Lisa xx
Posted by: periwinkle | April 08, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Oh wow! Thank you Kellie!!! Di is going to be so amazed when she finds out. She doesn't know yet. She actually entered herself, but she has been such a good blogger friend, I knew how much she wanted it. Not that I don't, but a promise is a promise! :)
Posted by: Lindi | April 08, 2009 at 04:52 PM
Congrats to the winners!! Thanks for the lovely Honey bunny tutorial!
Posted by: nicolette | April 08, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Congratulations to the winners... and thanks for the lovely tutorial... that Bunny is lovely...:o)
Posted by: Stina | April 08, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Congratulations to the winners! And congratulations to Kellie, too, for her work and imagination.
I'm happy because I bought Pretty'n pinkkkkk!!! Now to hoping impatiently that it comes to my home. I live very very far.
Posted by: Raquel Blasco | April 08, 2009 at 06:15 PM
Congratulations to all the winners, and GO KELLIE! Look at you - cover girl! I am so proud of you - what a beautiful quilt. I'll be rushing out to the shops to buy my copy. And that bunny pattern is delightful.
Posted by: Lara | April 08, 2009 at 06:26 PM
Congrats to all the winners and THANKS Kellie for giving us all a pressie by way of the Easter bunny tutorial. What a surprise that the bunny is just sooooo cute - NOT! I can't wait until Homespun hits the shops. I hope you enjoy your class tomorrow. :-)
Posted by: Kelly | April 08, 2009 at 08:25 PM
ACK! Now I will have to wait and wait until that mag is available in the USA. So cool that your quilt is on the front!!!!!!! I love your little Easter quiltie!!! Have a good holiday!!!!
Posted by: upstatelisa | April 08, 2009 at 09:17 PM
Congratulations to the lucky winners! What a gorgeous little Easter bunny Kellie, I think we are all winners with a few pattern from you.
Posted by: Bernadette B | April 08, 2009 at 09:56 PM
Thank you so much for the bunny pattern. He is just too cute for words!!
Posted by: Shari | April 08, 2009 at 09:56 PM
Congrats to all the winners!
Thanks for another great tutorial. Love the bunny! I wish you would stop teasing me with the Austrilian Homespun magazine I'm still waiting for the first one in the states with your daughters quilt in it.
Posted by: Jackie | April 08, 2009 at 10:09 PM
I'm so incredibly proud of you although none of it is surprising and you know I predicted all of this wonderfulness. I have noticed quite a few 'kellie' style quilts out there now! I hope today's class went well - that will be you soon - traveling the world teaching! Can I have your autograph please!!
Posted by: Louise | April 08, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Thank you so much for sharing a pattern. I am in awe of your work!
Posted by: anina | April 08, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Thank you so much, Kellie - and thank you SOOOOO much, Lindi!!!! I couldn't believe my eyes when she emailed me with the news that WE had won. I didn't even know she had entered. Lindi and I have never met in RL but I feel so blessed by her friendship. (Even f she is a little crazy LOL. I mean, who in her right mind would give away one of your exquisite pillows, Kellie?!?)
Posted by: Di Jobbins | April 08, 2009 at 11:59 PM
Thanks for the Honey tutorial Kellie! She's adorable! Sorry I didn't win but congrats to Corrie, Lindi and the Moneky Queen! I look forward to getting my pattern in the mail!
Posted by: Doris | April 09, 2009 at 12:36 AM
Congratulations to all the winners - and 'boo hoo' for all of us who didn't win! Your bunny is of course delightful, and I wish you a good Yomtov and Chag Sameach all the way from Israel! The chicken soup and herring are ready here too :)
Posted by: Lisa | April 09, 2009 at 12:42 AM
Congrats to your winners...and your Honey Bunny is delightful!! Have a blessed Easter.
Posted by: Mary Flynn | April 09, 2009 at 07:07 AM
How cute!!!!!!!!!!!!
I found this on someones blog and I found your blog GREAT JOB. I printed it off so hopefully I will do it be Easter next year. Its going to go with all my other to do list. I think we all have a do to list.
Posted by: Sherry Bedard | April 09, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Congratulations Kellie! I grabbed a copy of Homespun this morning when getting my morning coffee and can't wait to read through it tonight!
Posted by: soo | April 09, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Congrats to the winners :) Kellie thank you so much for the fabulous Easter Rabbit pattern. Wow...he is just so gorgeous!!
I have recieved the latest Homespun mag and love your quilt you have in it. Well done and you are just one clever lady!! Dont stop creating :)
Posted by: Vicki | April 09, 2009 at 03:39 PM
I have just come accross your work and I am hook it is jaw dropping .
Posted by: jacqueline | April 09, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Congrads to the winners! I love the Honey Bunny!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Lisalou | April 10, 2009 at 02:53 AM
I just found your blog and I'm in love with your work. Where have you been all my quilting life. The bunny is wonderful and can't wait to try your pattern. I have grandchildren who I can't wait to try your flowers on something for them.
Posted by: Jackie | April 10, 2009 at 05:17 AM
Congratulations Kellie, both on the new pattern and a fantastic spread in Australian Homespun. You are constantly revealing your amazing talents. Love, love, love what you do!!! x x
Posted by: Kim | April 10, 2009 at 07:18 AM
Oh it's beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing, I'll be linking.
Posted by: Rachel | April 10, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Hi Kellie,
I don't know if you remember me - I had conversed with you about the cupcake applique you did a while back when I had seen it on your wonderful blog. Anyway, I'm writing today to ask you about the latest Homespun magazine (your fabulous quilt is on the cover) what is the issue and volume numbers? I'd like to order it and admire your quilt alot closer (!)(I live in the US and I can't obtain it conveniently so I need a issue and volume number). Thanks!
Also, Can I order your 'Pretty 'n Pink pattern?
Keep up your great work - I'm a big fan, Kellie!
Bernadette Shell
Posted by: Bernadette (Bernie) Shell | April 10, 2009 at 02:54 PM
Another deightful design! How generous you are to be sharing it all with us.XX
Posted by: meggie | April 11, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Thank you for the Honey Bunny free pattern. I made my little Funny Bunny yesterday...fun but scary with that stitching...lol
You are one very talented and generous lady!
Also I ordered a subscription to Australian Homespun several weeks ago because of you! Can't wait till it gets here.
Posted by: ranette | April 12, 2009 at 11:05 PM
well done to the winners of such a generous give away!!
have a great week.
%*_*% rosey
Posted by: icantsew | April 14, 2009 at 08:54 PM
your blog is super wondrerfull.Excuse my english ,i'm french and didn't speak sinc...a very long time.It's a real pleasure to visit you
Posted by: Marie | April 20, 2009 at 11:41 PM
heyy this is such an awwesomely gay pillow
Posted by: annie | August 05, 2010 at 03:07 PM
jokes i love it soo much
Posted by: annie | August 05, 2010 at 03:08 PM
I have just stumbled onto this site it is amazing. I have several of your patterns and googles your name to see what else I could find.
I have trouble getting your patterns in Perth, as Country Patchwork Cottage and Hot Possum have both closed.
I will be a keen follower now I have found this site.
Posted by: Bev Lee | January 03, 2011 at 02:01 PM