This blog post will introduce you to the 6 Easter Patterns from Funky Friends Factory. Ranging from EASY to INTERMEDIATE level. There are 3 (!) different bunnies, 2 hatching chicks, a perky duckling, and a fluffy lamb. Plus, there’s an Easter toy sewing contest running from now until April 15th! 

 

First, some
EASTER TOY Pattern
inspiration!

 

1. Easter Bunny Buddies Pattern:

Whether you want a fluffy bunny, a clothing keepsake, or a cozy cotton friend, the Easter Bunny Buddies Pattern will get tons of hugs every time. I’ve seen lots of beginners make a lovely Easter Bunny but I do think that it is is an INTERMEDIATE level pattern so here is a FABULOUS TIP: The key to  success is adding all the pattern markings on the fabric so you don’t reverse any pieces. Emma Boulton used some gorgeous baby clothes to make this stunning keepsake Easter Bunny Buddy.

 

 

The large front tummy piece on the Easter Bunny Buddies is a great place to add embroidery or feature a special fabric. Kate Webster personalized this bunny with machine embroidery.

Click HERE to purchase the Easter Bunny Buddies pattern.

 

 

2. Baby Bunny Pattern:

Meet Baby Bunny! This little cutie was the very first Funky Friend. With baby-safe embroidered features, this toy is perfect for even the newest names on your Easter list. Of the three bunny patterns, this one falls in the middle in terms of sewing level: it has fewer pieces than the Easter Bunny Buddies, but a few more than the Kawaii Kuties Bunny (see No. 6 below)!

Jennifer Newman Brown whipped up a trio of turquoise Baby Bunnies with baby-safe faces.

 

 

If you prefer plastic feature to embroidery, Baby Bunny looks great with craft eyes pink nose, as seen in this duo by Jane McKenzie. (Note: plastic features are never safe for kids under 3 – I have blog post with more toy-safety inforomation here.)

Click HERE to purchase the Baby Bunny pattern.

 

3. Egghead the Easter Chick Pattern:

Egghead the Easter Chick is so ready to greet the world. He’s so excited, he forgot to knock off that last bit of shell. This chubby chick is a fun, fast sew. Laila Pye took her Egghead chick outside for some fresh air!

 

This dapper version of Egghead the Easter Chick was sewn by Andrea Nettles.

Click HERE to purchase the Egghead Easter Chick pattern.

 

 

4. Lamkins Lamb Pattern:

Are you leaning more toward fuzzy friends than feathered ones this year? Lamkins Lamb will frolic off your sewing table and into your heart. This is an INTERMEDIATE pattern because it has opposing curves on the face pieces. I suggest using fleece for Lamkins on your first try if you’ve never sewn opposing curves, as it’s stretchy and easier to pin. Here’s a fleece flock sewn by Paula Blevins.

Click HERE to purchase the Lamkins Lamb pattern.

 

 

5. Kawaii Kuties Chick Pattern:

If you’re short on time or want an extra EASY project, sew up the Kawaii Kuties Chick or Bunny patterns. Here’s the Kawaii Chick in fleece by Stephanie P. and …

Click HERE to purchase the Kawaii Chick Pattern

 

 

6. Kawaii Bunny Pattern:

…the Kawaii Bunny Pattern in bright cottons by Geraldine Yeo, who said this pattern was “perfect for a beginner like [her].” 

💗 AND they are made in Tula Pink fabrics!💗

Click HERE to purchase the Kawaii Bunny Pattern.

 

 

7. Dilby Duck Pattern:

We can’t forget this little quacker! Dilby Duckling is an adorable pattern with tons of personality. You can vary his expression a great deal depending on where you place his eyes. This clothing keepsake by Joanna Leake is gorgeous!

 

 

And this fluffy, slightly grumpy duck by Becky Lou is hilarious. Everyone in our Facebook group loved him! Becky moved the eyes a little further apart on her second duck and got a totally different look!

 

and a slightly “LESS GRUMPY” Duck…

Click HERE to purchase the Dilby Duck pattern.

 

Ok, back to the Easter SEWING COMPETITION…

 

WHAT can you WIN?

You can win a WIN a Funky Friends Factory Pattern Gift Voucher ~>

valued at
$50!!!

 

HOW do you enter?

It’s easy! Post a photo of ANY Funky Friends Factory Pattern that you have sewn as an EASTER TOY on the Funky Friends Factory Facebook Page… (or in our Pattern Fan Club Group!) to be in the running to win a Funky Friends Factory GIFT VOUCHER…

(It can be ANY Funky Friend Factory pattern that you have sewn – one of the Easter Patterns or any other Funky Friends pattern sewn up in Easter colors or Easter print fabrics! In other words – it needs to be a Funky Friends Factory toy YOU have sewn that LOOKS “Eastery”!)

 

Competition FAQ:

When’s the deadline?

April 15th

How many times can I enter?

You can enter multiple times. Each toy equals one entry in the drawing. Get extra entries with the social media info below!

How is the winner chosen?  

It’s a random drawing, so everyone has an equal chance of winning.

 

 

Want an extra chance to WIN?

Share any of the pictures above on your Social Media (Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram etc) with the hashtags #Easter and #funkyfriendfactory and leave a comment to let me know where you posted them!

 

*** The deadline is midnight, April 15th (USA Eastern Daylight Time). The winner will be drawn using random.org and announced here in the comments AND on the Funky Friends Factory Facebook page. ***

 

 

I can’t wait to see your Easter Funky Friends on Facebook…

 

Happy EASTER sewing everyone!!!!!!! 

 

 

Till next time,

Pauline
xxx