{"id":39205,"date":"2026-03-30T10:37:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/?p=39205"},"modified":"2026-04-08T06:06:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:06:29","slug":"easter-sewing-competition-patterns-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manage.funkyfriendsfactory.com\/blog\/easter-sewing-competition-patterns-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Easter & Spring Theme Funky Friends Factory sewing competition STARTS NOW!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Easter may be early this year, but you’re just in time for our most popular contest of the year! <\/span><\/p>\n

We’re extending the deadline to the Tuesday AFTER<\/strong> Easter this year so you can submit pics of your Easter toys nestled in Easter baskets and you have extra time to post if you’re traveling for Easter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The winner is chosen by a random draw, so don’t be afraid to enter!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

All sewing levels are welcome ~> so scroll down to check out the Easter Patterns below and see how to enter to win a $50 Funky Friends Factory gift voucher…
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Have you met ALL our Easter Patterns?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can use ANY Funky Friends Factory pattern done in an Easter theme to enter the contest, but if you’re looking for special seasonal toys for an Easter basket, these Easter patterns are an easy choice! Read below for details on the patterns and to see cute examples.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Easter Bunny Buddies Pattern:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether you want a cute cotton sew, a clothing keepsake, or a personalized gift, the Easter Bunny Buddies Pattern <\/strong><\/a><\/b><\/span>will get tons of hugs every time. This cheery Easter Bunny was sewn in pretty floral fabric by Marie Elizabeth<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Easter Bunny Buddy<\/strong><\/a><\/b><\/span>\u00a0is a great toy to sew for a a baby’s first Easter, like Gill Reiersen<\/strong> did for her new baby granddaughter.
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Click HERE to purchase the Easter Bunny Buddies pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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2. Baby Bunny Pattern:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Meet Baby Bunny<\/span><\/strong><\/a>! This little cutie was the very first Funky Friend over 20 years ago. You can make it baby-safe if you embroider the features if the toy is for a newborn… or you can add craft eyes for anyone over 3 years old, like Jane Mackenzie did with her sweet Baby Bunny sewn from fleece.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to purchase the Baby Bunny pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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3. Lamkins Lamb Pattern:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Lamkins Lamb<\/strong><\/span><\/a> will frolic off your sewing table and into your heart. 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 sweet memory toy version of Lamkins Lamb<\/a><\/strong><\/span> was sewn by Elizabeth<\/b> Percival<\/b> of Dolli-mixtures Keepsakes<\/span><\/strong><\/a>. \ud83e\ude77<\/span><\/span>
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Click HERE to purchase the Lamkins Lamb pattern<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.
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4. Dilby Duck Pattern:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Dilby Duck<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is an adorable pattern with tons of personality. You can vary his expression a great deal depending on what size eyes you use\u00a0 – larger eyes like <\/span>Jenn Bilodeau<\/b> used, give a more baby-look!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to purchase the Dilby Duck pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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5. Egghead the Easter Chick Pattern:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Egghead the Easter Chick<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is so ready to greet the world that he forgot to knock off that last bit of shell. This chubby chick is a fun, fast sew. Depending on the type of fabric you use, he can look silly or sophisticated.\u00a0<\/span>Stephanie<\/b> Wells<\/b> says her swirl minky version of Egghead Easter Chick<\/span><\/strong><\/a> makes her laugh. With his round body and tiny tail, he’s sure to get some instant squeezes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to purchase the Egghead Easter Chick pattern.<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
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6. Kawaii Kuties Chick Pattern:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re short on time or want an extra EASY project, sew up the Kawaii Kuties Chick<\/span><\/strong><\/a> or Bunny patterns. Here\u2019s the Kawaii Chick in fleece by Stephanie P.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to purchase the Kawaii Chick Pattern<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
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7. Kawaii Bunny Pattern:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

…the Kawaii Bunny Pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/a> in bright cottons by Geraldine Yeo<\/b>, who said this pattern was “perfect for a beginner like [her].”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to purchase the Kawaii Bunny Pattern<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ok, back to the Easter SEWING COMPETITION…<\/span><\/p>\n

HOW do you enter?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

It’s easy!<\/strong> Post a photo of ANY Funky Friends Factory Pattern that you have sewn as an EASTER TOY in our Pattern Fan Club Group<\/span><\/strong><\/a> to be in the running to win a Funky Friends Factory GIFT VOUCHER . PLEASE<\/strong> use the hashtags #funkyfriendsfactory and #Easter so we can find your entries.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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You can enter the Easter Sewing Contest
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as long is it is clearly made in an
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It can be ANY Funky Friend Factory toy pattern that you have sewn (one of the Easter Patterns or any other Funky Friends pattern sewn up in Spring or Easter colors or fabrics!) That means a bear pattern sewn in Easter fabric is a great option. A FFF toy sewn in baby animal or pastel floral fabrics works, too! Dig into your Easter and Spring fabric stash and get creative!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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For example, these cheerful Cheeky Chooks \/ Chickens<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span> sewn by Sarah Rackham<\/strong> look pretty in pastel shades for Spring.\ud83c\udf37<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to buy the Chook \/ Chicken pattern.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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You can use Easter colours or fabrics like Carol Snell <\/b>did for this Ben the BEGINNER Bear<\/a><\/strong><\/span> – love the CARROTS on his tummy!\ud83e\udd55\ud83e\udd55\ud83e\udd55<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Click HERE to buy the BEGINNER Bear pattern<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.
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Competition FAQ:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

When’s the deadline? <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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*** The deadline is midnight, April 8th 2026
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How many times can I enter? <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can enter multiple times. Each toy equals one entry in the drawing. Get extra entries with the social media info below!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

How is the winner chosen? <\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

It’s a random drawing, so everyone has an equal chance of winning.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Where can I see more Easter toy pics? <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Read our Meet the Easter patterns post from 2025 HERE.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Want an extra chance to WIN?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Share any of the pictures above on your Social Media (Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram etc) with the hashtag<\/b>\u00a0#funkyfriendfactory<\/b> and leave a comment to let me know where you posted them!<\/span><\/p>\n

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I can’t wait to see your Easter Funky Friends…<\/span><\/p>\n

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Happy EASTER sewing everyone!!!!!!!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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\"Pauline<\/span>
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Pauline
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