Because of friendship. . .

It was just over a year ago that I was inspired to make a special gift for my friend, Anne Sutton, over at Bunny Hill. I wanted the gift to be reflective of our friendship, so I began by preparing appliqué pieces for a bunny on a hill holding blooms on a vine. I just happened to have the perfect fabric for a friend that loves pink . . . Aviary (by 3 Sisters for Moda), with it’s beautiful shades of pink, cream and green florals, I couldn't go wrong! Once framed, it was packed and shipped off to Bunny Hill headquarters . . .

And after that . . . it led to a quilt designed, made and quilted by both Anne and I, which we then submitted to American Patchwork & Quilting.

And now. . . it’s featured in the current issue (April 2010) that subscribers will begin to receive this week (due to hit newsstands in a few weeks).

And after cutting, folding and packaging all of the fabrics for the quilt top and binding. . .

You too can make this quilt! Kits are available at both Bloom Creek and Bunny Hill, while supplies last!

With special thanks to APQ and my friend, Anne, so ends the story of a collaboration of friendship and design. . .

Vicki