A bevy of bunny quilts for Easter

Those of you who have been following us for a while know that we love Easter time.  Quilts with chicks, eggs, bunnies and baskets are at the top of our list of favorites.  Here are some delightful bunny quilts we think you'll love!

Rabbits in the Woods by Kathleen Bond

This quilt was made by Kathleen Bond for her daughter, and exhibited at the 2013 Arizona Quilters' Guild show.  This charming pattern is "Les Lapins Dans Le Bois" (Rabbits in the Woods) by Kimberly Rado at Starry Night Hollow.  We love the French themed floral fabrics which Kathleen used for her inner and outer borders.

Close-up, Rabbits in the Woods by Kathleen Bond

Here is one bunny sitting on a checkerboard fence.  The rabbits were hand appliqued.  You can see more of the applique and quilting detail in the closeup photo, below.

Close-up, Rabbits in the Woods by Kathleen Bond

Bunnies prefer Coco (aka Rabbits Prefer Chocolate) by Fleda Gorbea

Here is a gorgeous "Rabbits Prefer Chocolate" quilt by Fleda Gorbea, also shown at the 2013 Arizona Quilters' Guild show.  She says:  "I had a lot of fun picking out my fabrics and trips for this Anne Sutton pattern [Bunny Hill Designs]. My cat's name is Coco and nicknamed Bunny, thus the name change".

The scalloped inner border and the creamy pastels of the bunny blocks are a perfect backdrop for the colorful blocks.

Close-up, Bunnies prefer Coco (aka Rabbits Prefer Chocolate) by Fleda Gorbea

Inspired by vintage chocolate molds, each block in this quilt has its own personality.  Here is a handkerchief bunny toting a blue-and red egg, which is embellished with a heart shaped button.  The pretty quilting was done by Ann Skitt.

Close-up, Bunnies prefer Coco (aka Rabbits Prefer Chocolate) by Fleda Gorbea

We love these colorful fabrics, including the orange gingham wings and tail feathers on the chicken.

Bunnies on the Champs-Elysees by Jan Soules

This adorable quilt by Jan Soules, which was exhibited at the 2012 River City Quilters' Guild show, features a bunny dressed for every month of the year.  The pattern is the Bunny Block Sampler by Sue Garman at Quakertown Quilts. Jan Soules cleverly used a Paris map fabric as the background, hence: "Bunnies on the Champs-Elysees."  The machine quilting was done by Debbie Lopez.

January block, Bunnies on the Champs-Elysees by Jan Soules

This bunny has been to the January sales and scored a hat - with the tag still attached. The bunny is appliqued with a blanket stitch; his whiskers, mouth and eyes are hand embroidered.

February block, Bunnies on the Champs-Elysees by Jan Soules

The February bunny is holding a vintage valentine; the hat reads "I Love You".

March block, Bunnies on the Champs-Elysees by Jan Soules

This March bunny is flying a kite... his ears are even blowing in the wind!

May block, Bunnies on the Champs-Elysees by Jan Soules

July block, Bunnies on the Champs-Elysees by Jan Soules

This bunny is wearing a red, white and blue top hat, jacket and pants, all ready to celebrate the Fourth of July.

December block, Bunnies on the Champs-Elysees by Jan Soules

Last but not least, how about this Santa bunny for December? 

Image credits:  All photos are by Quilt Inspiration