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Freebie: French Rabbit Easter Print

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This Easter, I decided to freshen up our dining table with something a little whimsical—and wonderfully simple. Using iron-on transfer paper and a gorgeous vintage rabbit printable from The Graphics Fairy, I created a charming Easter tablecloth that’s already getting oohs and aahs from friends and family.

I printed the rabbit design directly onto the iron-on transfer sheets using my home inkjet printer (make sure you’re using the correct transfer paper for your fabric color!). Then it was just a matter of cutting out the design, positioning it where I wanted on a plain cotton tablecloth, and pressing it on with a hot iron. No sewing, no fuss—just instant Easter magic.

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Tips:

  • If you’re doing multiple transfers, lay them out first to play with spacing and orientation. 
  • Use a tea towel between the iron and the transfer paper to prevent scorching. 
  • After ironing, let the design cool completely before peeling the backing. 

Other Easter Project Ideas Using Iron-On Transfers:

  1. Napkins or placemats – Coordinate your table setting with matching bunny-themed napkins or even mini runners. 
  2. Kids’ Easter tote bags – Pop the design onto canvas bags and fill them with chocolate eggs for the grandkids. 
  3. Fabric bunting – Print and transfer different Easter images onto fabric triangles, string them up for a sweet holiday garland. 
  4. Tea towels for hostess gifts – Add a little spring cheer to a plain tea towel, wrap around some fresh-baked hot cross buns, and gift away. 
  5. Easter t-shirts – Perfect for Easter morning photos, you can personalize with names or year too. 

This project is not only easy and affordable, it’s also something you can do in an afternoon with a cup of tea and your favourite playlist. And since the Graphics Fairy has such a treasure trove of vintage Easter prints, you can really get creative and mix and match!

Let me know if you make one—I’d love to see how yours turns out

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Image credit: The Graphics Fairy

Looking for more Easter themed quilting blocks? Check these out on Etsy.

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In the Garden Layer Cake – A Bloom-Filled Fabric Collection for Spring Sewing

Some fabric collections feel pretty, some feel useful, and then there are those rare ones that instantly spark a dozen ideas the moment you see them. The In the Garden Layer Cake from Fat Quarter Shop falls firmly into that last category. From the moment I opened the pack, it felt like stepping into a watercolor garden—soft, romantic, full of movement, and brimming with detail that invites you to slow down and really look.

This collection brings together an elegant mix of florals, garden motifs, and soothing color palettes that feel like they were created for spring quilting. Instead of loud novelty prints, the designer chose a gentle balance of botanical sketches, scattered blossoms, tiny seed patterns, and larger feature florals that work beautifully in both traditional and modern layouts.

What struck me most is how thoughtfully the color stories are arranged. Each print blends seamlessly into the next, giving you a spectrum that includes soft rose pinks, leafy greens, lavender tones, fresh sky blues, rich corals, and delicate neutrals. It’s the kind of palette that instantly feels “quilty” in the best way—inviting, calm, and incredibly easy to mix and match. You can tell the designer planned this for maximum versatility.

Layer cakes are one of the most beginner-friendly precuts, but this collection elevates them with a sense of sophistication. The prints are strong enough to shine in simple patterns, but subtle enough to support more complex designs. Whether you prefer classic half-square triangles, framed squares, modern grid quilts, or something scrappier, this fabric adapts beautifully. It’s also a wonderful choice for table runners, spring wall hangings, and even quilted bags or home décor projects.

One of the nicest surprises with this layer cake is how it manages to feel seasonal without becoming locked into one particular holiday or theme. While the palette is undeniably perfect for spring, the prints themselves are timeless enough to work year-round. A floral quilt made from this collection would look just as lovely on a summer sunroom sofa as it would draped over a guest bed in winter.

The fabric quality is exactly what you’d expect from Fat Quarter Shop—crisp, clean cuts, vibrant printing, and a smooth hand that makes piecing feel effortless. Nothing is too thin or too stiff, and the colors are even more beautiful in person than they appear online.

If you enjoy sewing projects that feel light, fresh, and inspired by nature, In the Garden is a collection worth adding to your stash. It has all the qualities quilters look for: balance, versatility, gentle movement, and that spark of creativity that makes you want to start a project immediately. Whether you’re planning a gift quilt, treating yourself to a new spring project, or simply building your fabric library with a set of prints that will play nicely with others, this layer cake is a thoughtful and inspiring choice.