Bunny Loveys made by you!

It's bunny season! My sewing machine is a thousand miles away, so I'm sewing vicariously with all of you who are making the Bunny Lovey pattern this spring. There are so many lovely variations, from classic to creative!

I'm just loving these Bunny Loveys made in Sherpa, they just look so snuggly soft! These are from Cedar Bee Made and Martin N. Mae.

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Is there anything so sweet as a white white bunny? So classic and adorable. These are by Sunday Design Studio and Bethany Wells (Mama Sew Colorful).

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What fun prints! Just loving these bunnies in fun prints by Lil Things by Aimee and Lori Sapp.

And, take a look at these designs that incorporate fun colors, fabrics, and textures by Charity Sue Design and Brandi Henderson (SixThirtyStitch).

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Here are a few more designs by Melissa Barnett of martin.n.mae. She chooses such wonderful prints.

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And here are a couple of designs by Sunday Design Studio. I love how they have such a distinctive modern style.

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Aren't these sets by Rainbow Hill Designs just lovely? What an incredible present for a new tiny person.

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Are you inspired yet? There's still time to make a Bunny Lovey, you can get the pattern here.

Have you spotted a Bunnylope?

The Bunnylope is a mythical creature, most often viewed in deep snowy forests around the time of the winter solstice. It is believed to be a distant relative of the Jackalope of the American West. 

The Bunnylope, a FREE add on to the Bunny Lovey

Okay, so maybe I'm having a bit of fun with you, but as the snowy coldness descends on the northern hemisphere, why not generate a bit of warm humor? And why is it that soft toys with tiny antlers are just so CUTE?

The Bunnylope pattern is totally free, and it includes a pattern for the antlers and step-by-step directions on how to make them and attach them to your Bunny Lovey. You can get the Bunny Lovey Pattern free by singing up for the mailing list, or you can purchase a copy that includes PDF instructions and a license to sell on the website or the etsy store.

The Bunnylope would be just perfect for the winter baby that has everything! Or, it would make a cute addition to your holiday decor.

Enjoy the pattern, and stay warm!

Dragon Lovey, a New Pattern by Unlikely Handmade

I am so pleased to introduce you to the newest sewing pattern from Unlikely Handmade... the Dragon Lovey!

The Dragon Lovey is a pattern to make a blanket doll-- a soft toy that is mostly not stuffed, sort of like a shaped security blanket. The head is stuffed to give it a little shape, though! These toys are great gifts for newborns or infants, but they are also much loved by older children too!

Dragon lovey made with a recycled, felted sweater, ribbed velour, and wool blend felt for the back ridge. 

The construction of the toy is very simple if you have basic sewing skills and a sewing machine. You could certainly do it by hand too, but it would take a bit more time. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions illustrated with photographs.

The pattern also includes two fun variations. The first is a dinosaur... a Stegosaurus!

Dragon Lovey-- The Stegosaurus variation. This one is made from a recycled, felted sweater. The back ridge is wool-blend felt, and the belly is ridged velour. I added spots made from the same felt as the back ridge, sewn on before I sewed the body together. 

The second is a bit fantastical... a Winged Dragon!

Dragon Lovey-- the Winged Dragon variation. It is made of striped velour, with a white velour belly. The back ridge is wool-blend felt, and the wings are shiny gold fabric from my stash, left over from a halloween costume!

I wanted to launch this pattern in time for holiday gift making. Since it is hard to make just one, the purchase of the pattern also includes the rights to sell your handmade creations!

To celebrate the launch of the pattern, the Dragon Lovey will be on sale until November 5th for 15% off (regular price $7). No coupon code necessary, just visit my Etsy shop.

I love seeing your creations! If you make a Dragon Lovey (or Stego, or Winged Dragon), post them with the tag #dragonlovey and tag me @unlikelynest!