Easter
Issue Twenty Eight
Be inspired to make and create for your home
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Projects Feature Designer Project ~ Easter Table Runner
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Mother Hen and Chicks
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Crocheted Bunny
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Gathering the Eggs Wall Quilt
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Crocheted Easter Basket
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Hippity Hop Softie Bunny
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Folded Fabric Wreath
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Bunny Brooch
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Easter
Welcome
As Easter approaches, now is the perfect time for some Easter sewing and decorating ideas. This significant time of the year is a chance to decorate your home or to make an Easter gift for someone special. People celebrate Easter all around the world according to their beliefs and their religious denominations. In one way or another all the customs are a "salute to spring" marking re-birth. Easter celebrates the promise of life in the face of death. Easter celebrations also reflect on peace and forgiveness which has come out of aggression. It is also a time for thinking and reflection. Eggs symbolizing new life, have long been associated with the Easter festival. Chocolate Easter eggs, are a favourite part of Easter in Australia. Some families and community groups organise Easter egg hunts for children in parks and recreational areas. Easter eggs are traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday. Early on Easter Sunday morning, the Easter Bunny 'delivers' chocolate Easter eggs to children in Australia, as he does in many parts of the world. The rabbit and the hare, representing fertility, are also associated with Easter. The rabbit as a symbol of Easter seems to have originated in Germany where it was first recorded in writings in the 16th century. In this issue you will discover both eggs and bunnies in a variety of festive projects, as well as simple Easter decorations in the prettiest of hues. We've rounded up the best home decorating projects to try and have included fun sewing projects that the kids will adore. Finding some Easter inspiration has never been this easy. We wish you happiness, peace and much joy this Easter.
Warmly Lenna & Janice
Easter joys be yours
‘I love designing whimsical patterns that have always made my family and friends smile. That's what keeps me going.’ Barbie Jo
Designer Profile My name is Barbie Jo Paquin, designer of my pattern company Cleo and Me Patterns. I started my company fifteen years ago and since then have designed over one hundred patterns and published two booklets with Leisure Arts. Barbie Jo of Cleo and Me Patterns
I grew up one of five children in Pennsylvania. My parents kept us well occupied with crafting supplies and encouraged us to create and decorate. Although there were no quilters in my family, my mother taught me how to sew at an early age. I proceeded to design
outfits for my stuffed animals from her scrap basket. During my teen years I sewed many of my own clothes, part of the fun in that was choosing unique colours and fabrics. My Father was a commercial artist who inspired us with not only his talents, but also with his plentiful supply of art materials. We were encouraged to create in many ways. We made our Halloween costumes, holiday decorations, I even designed my Mum's bulletin boards for her pre-k classes. We were seldom bored!
“My love of drawing shines through as I sketch the designs for an embroidery or appliqué...” My first so called quilting project as a young mum was to sew a bed spread for our daughter's 'big girl bedroom'. Long before the days of quilt shops, rotary cutters and such handy tools, I made patchwork squares from her little clothing remnants and appliquéd a tulip in the centre of some. I have no idea why I chose a tulip, but her spread turned out bright and colourful, it was a patchwork project of sweet memories. It followed us around for many years and just recently I found it neglected on a shelf in the garage. I made some needed repairs, then gave it back to her. Such a
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I enjoy working in several media which include appliqué, embroidery and wool. My love of drawing shines through as I sketch the designs for an embroidery or appliqué design. I find sewing by hand as comforting as machine sewing. My work can be described as whimsical and fun. Bright colours dominate and my love for the Holidays, including Easter. It is obvious that these are some of my favourite designs. My sewing room is now in the largest spare bedroom of my home. Even though it is a large space it overflows with three sewing machines and an antique drafting table which serves as my cutting board. A nine foot desk is piled high with notions and goodies with hardly an inch to spare. Over my desk hangs a bulletin board filled with pictures of all my sweeties, notes and other precious mementos, they all make me smile. Of course there are many bins and a closet full of fabric! My sewing room is my ‘Woman's Cave’ so to speak.
Requirements ⅓ yard (30cm) white fabric for appliqué background 10” x 12” (25cm x 30cm) sashing fabric ⅓ yard (30cm) border fabric 6” x 12” (15cm x 30cm) tan fabric for bunny Four 4” squares (10cm) of assorted fabrics for tulips 12” x 18” (30cm x 46cm) green fabric for leaves 2” square (5cm) pink fabric for bunny nose 5” x 14” (13cm x 36cm) polka dot fabric for bunny bow 19” x 46” (48cm x 117cm) backing fabric ¼ yard (25cm) stripe fabric for binding ½ yard (46cm) paper backed fusible web 19” x 46” (48cm x 117cm) low loft batting 2 black 7/16” (11mm) buttons for bunny eyes 1 yard (91cm) green medium Ric Rac (½” or 1.27cm) wide
Easter Table Runner Designed by Barbie Jo Paquin Quilted by Brenda Esslinger Finished size approximately 14” x 41” (36cm x 104cm)
Brighten up your Easter table decorating with this delightful patchwork table runner. Embellished with appliqued tulips and a bunny with his very own polka dot tie, this project will make a stunning addition to your home.
Step 1 ~ Prepare the fusible appliqué shapes ~ All patterns templates have been
DMC embroidery thread #3371 black/brown No 9-10 Crewel needle Rotary cutter, ruler and mat Water soluble marker pen Walking foot for sewing machine General sewing supplies
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reversed for easy tracing. Use a pencil to trace the templates supplied onto the paper side of the fusible web, leaving approximately ¼” in between shapes. Roughly cut around the shapes and fuse to your desired fabrics, ironing each shape to the back of your fabric with a dry iron. Let cool, then peel off paper backings.
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Mini Project Requirements 8” x 12” (20cm x 30cm) yellow wool felt for hen and chick bodies Four 3” (8cm) squares of wool felt for wings (pink, green, blue) Small offcut of brown wool felt for beaks, and red for comb and wattle DMC embroidery threads to match felt colours chosen, plus #B5200 white and #310 black ½-¾ cup of rice or small dried lentils Wool roving or fibrefill stuffing No 9-10 Crewel needle Small sharp pair of scissors Freezer paper General sewing supplies
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Mother Hen and Chicks Designed by Lenna Green Approximate Size Hen 3½” x 3” (9cm x 7cm) Chicks 2½” x 2”(7cm x 5cm)
Make your own Mother Hen and Chicks to incorporate into your Easter decorating. Arrange them in a basket for a novel table display. They will delight both young and old.
Step 1 ~ Trace the template shapes onto the dull side of the freezer paper. Cut them out on the drawn line. Use a warm dry iron to attach them to your chosen felt colours. Cut around each shape. Note that you can reuse freezer paper, simply peel off and iron again onto your felt. Handy Hint ~ Cut out each shape roughly, then cut out carefully using a small, sharp pair of scissors.
mn Requirements 9” x 13” (23cm x 33cm) feature fabric for centre panel Assorted wool felt offcuts for applique Double sided fusible paper Six fat quarters of fabric for the borders and cornerstones 23”x 27” (58cm x 69cm) thin batting and backing fabric 6” x 24” (15cm x 61cm) fabric for hanging tabs 6” (15cm) length binding fabric Quick vanishing marker DMC embroidery threads to match wool felt No 9 Crewel needle Walking foot Rotary cutter, mat and ruler General sewing supplies
Gathering of the Eggs Quilt Designed by Janice Kellaway Approximate Size 21” x 25½” (54cm x 65cm) A ¼” seam has been used throughout this pattern Length is based on fabric 44” (112cm) wide
Celebrate Easter with this delightful wall quilt, featuring two bunnies gathering pretty Easter eggs. Each egg has been embellished with hand embroidery to make this a unique and special quilt.
Step 1 ~ Cut a rectangle 8½” x 12½” from your centre panel fabric. From the templates provided, transfer the shapes of the bunnies, basket and eggs onto double sided adhesive paper using a lightbox or well lit window. Number your eggs for easy placement. Cut out each shape roughly and iron onto your chosen wool felt using a warm dry iron. Cut out each shape on the line. Remove the backing paper when cool, then arrange in the centre of your rectangle, using the template pattern as a guide. When happy with the placement, press into position using a dry warm iron.
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mn Requirements One 50g ball of Patons 8 ply cotton blend yarn or similar US 0 (No 3.25mm) crochet hook ¼” x 35” (1cm x 90cm) length ribbon 2 small buttons DMC embroidery thread to match main cotton colour chosen
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Crochet Terms British vs American
Crocheted Easter Basket
British double crochet (dc) = American single crochet (sc) British treble (tr) = American double crochet (dc)
Designed by Lenna Green Approximate Size 5” (13cm) diameter 2” (5cm) height
Fill this dainty crocheted basket with Easter eggs and give to a special friend of family member, or use as a table centrepiece. Because it has been made from soft yarn it can be stored quickly and easily in a drawer until the following year. Note that this pattern uses British stitch terms
Abbreviations: Chain (ch), Slip Stitch (ss), Double Crochet (dc), Treble (tr)
Row 1 ~ 6 ch then ss into first chain to form a circle. 2 ch then 15 tr into the centre.
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Requirements 9” x 30” (23cm x 75cm) white fabric for body 5” x 7” (13cm x 20cm) inner ear fabric Two white pipe cleaners for ears Two small black seed beads Two small buttons Freezer paper No 9 crewel needle, tapestry needle and long straw needle 5” (13cm) square orange wool felt 3” (8cm) square green wool felt Felt off cut for nose DMC embroidery thread to match felts and #310 black Small ball of 8 ply brown yarn No 4 (3.5mm) crochet hook Fibrefill or wool roving for stuffing Quick vanishing marker
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Hippity Hop Bunny Designed by Lenna Green Approximate Size 5” x 11” (13cm x 30cm)
Delight the younger ones at Easter with this Hippity Hop Bunny. Fill his pouch with small Easter eggs and present him as a gift, or place him in your home at Easter time so that children will find him. He is sure to become a favourite.
Step 1 ~ Cut out the body, arm and ear templates. Pin the body shape to the wrong side of the white fabric and trace around the edge using a lead pencil. Repeat this process for the arms (you will need to trace two). Fold the fabric so right sides are together. Reduce the stitch length on your machine, then sew accurately on the drawn line leaving the openings as indicated on the pattern. Handy Hint ~ use a clear foot on your sewing machine if you have one. Cut out each shape with a scant ⅛” seam allowance, clip at the neck point and between the legs for ease of movement.
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The great gift of Easter is hope
Video Demonstration
How to Make a Bunny Brooch
Follow along in this tutorial to make a cute little bunny brooch with a fluffy pom pom tail. Not only can these bunny brooches adorn a garment, they can be made to decorate an Easter basket or Easter wreath. The pom pom tail is made using an extra small Pom Pom maker. Shop for Pom Pom Maker
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