The Bunny Bunch

The Bunny Bunch includes Basil, Blanche, Bertie, and Button. They’re a well-dressed group, sporting shirts, overalls, and dresses that you can make with your favorite fabrics. The pattern also includes a bonus Baby Bunny block on Page 20.

QUILT SIZES

SMALL QUILT

The 38” x 48” Small Quilt includes one of each block (four bunnies).

LARGE QUILT

The 69” x 79” Large Quilt includes 6 of each block (24 bunnies).

ABOUT THE PATTERN

This is a patchwork-pieced pattern. The blocks are made entirely of rotary-cut squares and rectangles, and everything is sewn together using conventional patchwork techniques. No templates or paper piecing!

This pattern includes a large number of pieces, many of which are small, but the same basic patchwork piecing techniques are used throughout. The pattern includes detailed cutting directions, including charts that show all of the pieces included in each block. The instructions for making each block include both written directions and full-color diagrams for each step.

Among my patterns, The Bunny Bunch is rated Skill Level 4 (of 5). You can read more about skill levels here.

ABOUT THE FABRIC

My sample quilts were made using Robert Kaufman fabrics including Kona Solids, Essex Linen Blends, Lightweight Denim, and 12 of my Kitchen Window Wovens plaids.

The bunnies are made from the Essex Linen Blends listed on the pattern back, with Kona Espresso Eye and Nose details.

The Bunnies’ shirts, dresses, and clothing details are made from Kona Solids and Kitchen Window Wovens. The pattern includes a detailed chart showing which fabrics I used, and where they go in the quilts. This is a great place to use 10 Square packs/Layer Cakes or scraps.

Basil and Bertie’s overalls can be made using denim or, if you prefer not to use denim, any denim-colored fabric. I used Robert Kaufman’s 1012-1634 Lt. Indigo Washed Denim, which is a little heavier than the other fabrics in the quilt, but not so much that I found it difficult to piece. Kona Cadet and Essex Cadet would both be good alternatives.

ABOUT THE QUILTING

My sample was quilted by Emily Hoppe of So Sunny Quilts, using May Flowers by Jess Zeigler.

PAJAMAS FOR THE BUNNY BUNCH

This pdf-only pattern supplement includes instructions for making The Bunny Bunch quilts with bunnies wearing pajamas instead of overalls and dresses. You can read more about it here, and buy the pattern supplement here.

THE SMALL PRINT

The Bunny Bunch pattern © 2023 by Elizabeth Hartman. This pattern may not be used to make items for sale in any quantity or venue. No part of this pattern may be reproduced or distributed without the express written consent of the author.