Burlap Bunny Pillows

I can't get enough of these appliqué bunnies in the Anna Griffin Grace fabrics!!  I had some left over from my Bunny Bricks Quilt so I thought I would make a few burlap pillows for gifts.  They are so cute and sew up really fast.  

Here's how you can make one:

• Cut 2 pieces of burlap 8" x 11"
• I already had the Heat n Bond Lite fused to the bunny, so I just ironed it to the center of the burlap.
• Stitch around the bunny twice using brown thread.
• Pin the two pieces of burlap wrong sides together.  
• Cut a 17" piece of lace and pin in place, tucking the raw edges inside the pillow.
• Sew 1/2" seam around the pillow leaving an opening at the bottom to stuff.  Stuff with fiber-fill and top stitch the opening closed.

They are so cute, and did I mention I love bunnies?  They are the cats of Easter :)

Octopus Tote Bag

 I am sooooo excited to share this tutorial with you!  It's on the Therm O Web blog today!!   I have been working like crazy to get it done!  We are ocean lovers at my house.  In fact the octopus is my daughter's favorite animal!  This tote bag is made with heavy canvas and accents of Blend quilting cottons.  The blue fabrics have the feel of water.   This project uses Therm O Web's  Spray n Bond, Fusible Fleece and Heat n Bond Lite.

The tentacles wrap around to the side/back of the bag.

 I love the back - it's cute even plain!

Coming soon, a coordinating zipper pouch!!!