My Chocolate Swap partner Nicole finally got her package from me, so I can show you what I sent to her. And, more importantly, I can show you why Brown bunny was sulking with his back to the camera in the bunny family photo. He really isn’t Brown Bunny at all, he’s Chocolate Bunny and if he’d shown his tummy back then, it would have been pretty obvious who he was going to, what with the chocolate swap looming, don’t you think?
A few weeks after Sharon announced the chocolate swap, the Quilty Peeps and I were in NYC and I saw this chocolate fabric at City Quilter. I thought it would be just perfect for the chocolate swap and for a section on a chocolate bunny. I love the pink background — it’s hard to see but it has a very subtle white stamp to it that is a bit elegant. I love this fabric so much that I bought some more of it at The Fabric Shack on Tuesday. I plan to use it for some lounge pants for a friend’s Christmas gift this year.
Part of our chocolate swap assignment was to make a container for the chocolate.
I made a little box and used the pattern from Amy Butler’s In Stitches book. I changed the handles though and ran into a little problem. Apparently I wasn’t paying attention when I drew the spaces for the handles — they’re the same size, but the handle on one side is lower than the handle on the other side. The ribbons around the handle are my lame attempt to cover that fact up.
Shhh, don’t tell Nicole — maybe she won’t notice LOL! In addition to Chocolate Bunny and the chocolate, I tucked in a few pieces of brown and a pink piece of fabric. And sweet Nicole has sent me a very nice Thank You.
I hope if any of you braved the Black Friday crowds that you survived it. I’m not much of a shopper, and I’m definitely not a fan of the crowds, so I stayed home. Yay! I have to venture out tomorrow though to replenish a few sewing supplies. I hope everyone has a good weekend — we’re hoping to tackle our leaf problem and finish the yardwork for the season.
XOXO,
Anna
Lordy how cute is that bag and the bunny and that fabric. Looks good enough to eat. I bet she was thrilled with her package.
I love that picture of the bunnies looking out the window and only the back of them with the ears showing. I started chuckling when I saw this bunny and remembered your cute post.
Hugs – Karen
Holy cow, cutest swap package ever! I bet she squealed when she saw that cute bunny!
I have been to DeBrands once – years ago with my sil. Yummm!
Anna that is sooo dang cute!!! I love it all!! Especially that cute as poop bunny!!! LOL!!! I’m sure Nicole was one happy girl when that package arrived.
Anna that is sooo cute!!! I love it all!! Especially that cute as poop bunny!!! LOL!!! I’m sure Nicole was one happy girl when that package arrived.
Ack! So cute! I love the chocolate fabric and the handy little box, too. That Nicole is one lucky girl.
Anna I love the chocolate bunny…that’s so funny that he was brown bunny with his back turned.
Your container is wonderful…
That bunny is the most adorable thing ever! Lucky you to find that pink chocolate fabric… it is amazing what pops out at us when we are on the prowl… it is wonderful!
Looks like another very happily received parcel was sent by the lovely Anna! We are all enjoying our goodies over here – the children keep asking “Can I have another Jet-Puffed please mummy?” they don’t think to ask for them as marshmallows! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Lucy xxxx
SOOOOOOOOO Darn cute! I just love him. And all the Chocolate, fabric etc….Just great.:)
A very cute chocky Bunny! Love the box too.
You clever Anna, you!
Oh the chocolate bunny is priceless, love the bag and the fabric, heck who needs the chocolate! Lucky Nicole to have you for a partner!
That bunny is adorable! I can imagine how please Nicole was with her yummy surprises!
More chocolate, Oooh I need some now! Love that bunny too, I thought he couldn’t show his tummy because he’d been secretly nibbling at the chocolate and had a few telltale smears of chocolate on him!
Kim x
Mmmmm, you have me drooling all over my keyboard!
Oh, such a fabulous package – and what a wonderful swap idea!
I love that fabric, must see if I can track some down. Hmmmm.
What a pile of lovely swap treasures!
Lovely container and content! I’m sure Nicole loved it! Your basket from Nicole was pretty sweet too! I truly enjoyed the chocolate swap! Thanks for sharing!
Chocolate bunny is happy now, isn’t he? No more pouting – he’s home! Clever and cute, Anna – who wouldn’t love a gift like that? Oh, and pretty, too! That fabric looks so yummy, I want to eat it!