Easter Bunny Napkin Craft-
This post was not the original post I had planned. You see here in blog land so many of us think alike. Many of you may have seen these cute bunny ear napkin rings in some of your local shops. I saw them and I immediately thought ( light bulb moment) I’ll make these and share them with my wonderful bloggy friends. Debby the sweet blogger at Confessions Of A Plate Addict had the same idea! She posted her tutorial last week. I had a good giggle. Because this has happened several times before. She shows you how to make the napkin rings and I’ll share by Easter Bunny Napkins.
I set up my sewing machine and got busy with this Easter Bunny Napkin Craft.
What you Need
White or solid color cotton fabric pre-washed and ironed ( or cotton linen mix) I found mine at JoAnn Fabric and Crafts
Patterned cotton fabric ( pre-washed and ironed)
Velcro dots
Needle
Thread
Scissors
Fancy trim ( lace eyelet etc.)
Embroidery hoop ( optional)
Embroidery floss ( optional)
Bunny template ( I have been making these little bunnies since I was a little girl. Just make circles and taa daa. But you can get my template here
Sewing machine ( or needle and thread)
Straight pins
Iron
Bunny Template ( see below)
pom poms ( varying sizes)
Before You Start bunny napkin template katherines corner
Cut out the bunny template ( you may need to adjust the size for your napkin. I have been making this little trio of bunnies since I was a little girl. It was one of the first things I taught my daughter to draw 😉
Let Make It!
Begin by cutting your solid color fabric into 18 x 18 inch squares ( or smaller if you prefer). Double roll the edges and press well with an iron.
Using your sewing machine or hand stitch, or if you are fortunate enough to have a rolled edge hemmer foot on your sewing machine, sew the pressed edge. ( sorry about the photos its hard to hold an iron, the fabric and take the photo) Notice my supervisor Izzy is asleep on the job 🙂
Next lets add some trim to the top and bottom of the napkin ( optional). Pin your trim/lace in place on the top and bottom edge of your napkin. Leaving a bit (about a 1/2 inch ) of the trim over the edge. Try and stitch over your original seam if possible. You may need to sew two rows if you are using wide trim like I am (sew one on the edge and one on your original seam). Stitch down using your sewing machine or needle and thread.
Lay your cut out bunnies template onto your printed fabric and pin in place. Cut the bunnies out and pin them to the center bottom of the napkin about an inch above your trim edge. Now the choice is yours to trim the bunny edges ( this sews them in place and keeps the edges from fraying) You can use an embroidery hoop and embroidery floss and do a satin stitch all of the way around. Or use your sewing machine on zigzag or embroidery edge setting. Or hand stitch a blanket stitch. Whatever best suits your comfort and skill level. As you can see I am using a satin stitch and honesty I need a bit of practice. It has been a very long time since I did any embroidery and sadly it shows. Important tip-DO NOT try to do embroidery in a dark living room 🙁
Use your iron to press the napkin over the bunny applique and it’s time to add those cute tails. You will need to trim the Velcro dots to fit the size of the pom poms you are using. Hand stitch or use your sewing machine to attach the Velcro to the tails and the bunnies. Use the fuzzy part on the bunnies) I made the tails removable for washing the napkins. You can skip this step if you like and just stitch the tails on. I prefer to remove them so they stay nice and fluffy.
I added more embroidery to the bunny edges for the finished napkins and there you have it. Sweet Easter Bunny Napkins ♥
Have you ever made your own napkins or will you make this Easter Bunny Napkin Craft ?
Have a great weekend everyone. Make happy memories.
These are so sweet! Pinning so I can hopefully get these made over our spring break so we have them for Easter.
Oh, my goodness! These are adorable! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
‘Hopping over from your feature at Karren’s Friday Feature Party! (see what I did there? haha)
Hello my sweet friend – I LOVE this tutorial (I think we used it in one of our Ruby issues) and I would like to feature it on my Vintage Mama’s Cottage blog next week. May I just include one or two images and link back here for the tutorial please? I’m out and about this evening visiting the other blog hop participants. I’m almost back to normal and working everyday! Hope to be caught up this week and then move forward. Love and hugs, Nina
thank you Nina, I think we did ( smile) Sending hugs and love your way ♥
Hi Katie, I and to come search out something you posted about Easter, these are so…..C.U.T.E. and I just had to share them this week on my WW.
Hope you enjoy your week!
Karren
XOX
PS I am waiting some funds to come in so I can sign up for the April Bloom event!!
Awwwww….Katherine, your napkins are so sweet! Love their bunny tails, too cute! Thank you for sharing your tutorial! Enjoy your weekend!
These are so sweet, Katherine. I must feature them. I actually was going to do something with napkins but yours are so beautiful, I will send these out on social media instead! Your friend, Linda
These are so precious! I love bunnies! I hope your MRI went ok! XO
Those are too pretty to use! I am so sorry about the MRI thing, hopefully today worked out~
Jenna
Dear Katherine,
I hope all went well…My prayers continue to be with you. Much love and aloha, Lori
Thank you my beautiful friend, Your friendship love and prayers are felt and I am so grateful to call you friend xo
So cute!!! Hope all goes well with your MRI…
Blessings,
Cindy
Thank you Cindy. Yes it is over now and I must wait for the results. xo
They are ADORABLE! I have left over heshun from christmas stockings. Definitely going to give it a go!
Thank you Medelieine, I would love to see them. xo
Those are so cute! I think your pattern would be perfect for a baby onesie for Easter as well.
Becca, that is a wonderful idea. I have used my little bunnies in a lot of ways in the past but no onesies. Would love to see yours if you make them. Hugs
This is really adorable! I love the burlap napkin rings… so cute! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, always a pleasure to share. Hugs!
I haven’t made my own, but these are adorable!
Tn=hank you Rosey. I plan to make more napkins in the future, They are so expensive at the shops xo
Just adorable Katherine!!!!…
Thank you my friend xo
Your bunny napkins are adorable! Love the napkins rings too, they make a great pair : ) Sending hugs and prayers that your MRI went well.
Thank you Lauren for your compliments and your bloggy friendship and prayers. Hugs
Your napkins are just precious! I love the puffy little tails. -Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
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Thank you so much Dawn. Big hugs
What cute bunny napkins! Thanks for the shout out! I hope all went well with your MRI. Hugs…Debbie
My pleasure Debbie I always enjoy my visits to your lovely blog. I love it when you share at the Thursday hop too. xo
Adorable!Thinking positive thoughts for you and your health my friend! xo (hugs) Theresa
thank you sweet Theresa xo
These are absolutely adorable!!! Hope your MRI goes well!~~Angaela
Thank you so much Angela. I made it through now I must wit for the results. xo
These are the most darling little napkins! Praying your MRI goes well.
Thank you Meredith xox
I’ll be praying for you! Try some lavender essential oil, mix it with some grapeseed or cocnut oil (or olive oil will work too) and rub it behind your ears, wrists, basically any place you put perfume, and on the bottom of your feet, and right before hand put some under your nose for aromatherapy. It will help you relax. Also, as soon as you lay down, start praying for your family and friends by name and focus on any prayer requests they might have. It will help to keep your mind off of it.
I love the bunny rabbits!
Missy thank you so much. I do believe in the benefits of aromatherapy. I am grateful for your friendship and prayers too. xo
I love your napkins!! They are beautiful!
Said a prayer for you today!! I suffer from panic attacks too!
Tara , thank you so much. You are a sweetie. I am sorry to learn that you know to well what I experienced. Big hugs!
So stinkin’ cute! Thanks for the tutorial. These bunny tail napkins will make a perfect addition to my Easter lunch table.
My pleasure Ashley, I hope you will give them a try too. Hugs
Never tried this, but oh so very cute. Love it and thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend now!! 🙂
I bet your little sweeties would like these bunny napkins my friend. xo
These are adorable!!! I pulled my mom’s old sewing machine out of storage and hope to get it up and running soon so I can make these.
Sandra how wonderful that you have your Mothers old sewing machine. I used one of my Mothers for years too. I hope you enjoy making the bunny napkins Hugs
That is so very cute, I love bunnies :))) I hope you have a great weekend doll xx
Thank you. They are such a fun project. xo