I don’t know where the time has gone this week – suddenly it’s nearly over and there’s still so much to do – maybe I slipped into a temporal rift in the space time continuum (see, I just can’t shake that star trek thing) or maybe it’s just Christmas. Amy has had a busy week – becoming a Brownie, doing her school play (she remembered her lines well despite being horribly nervous, poor kid!) and the general atmosphere has upped in tempo – by the time we reach non-uniform/Christmas lunch/fun day next Tuesday my good humour may well be flagging! I’ve still managed to resist putting the tree up as it’s a magnet for Toby who seems compelled to climb to the top! The plan is to put it up on Saturday – a balance between pleasing Amy and having to be on constant alert for Toby starting his ascent – I always hang little bells around the bottom so that I have some audible warning of an imminent assault on the north face!
On a knitting note I have a box full of heads, legs bodies etc all ready for sewing up over Christmas. I’m enjoying working with some gorgeous new colours in 100% alpaca and baby cashmerino and am having fun with bears and monkeys as well as bunnies. Have completed my first panda – yet to be clothed but you can have a peek here.Have a great weekend all and if you’re venturing out to the shops, good luck!
little cotton rabbits 
Julie – I read your blog often (remember me? I purchased Dougie from you) and just want to tell you that I love the panda! He has the kindest face!
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Oh wow, he’s adorable!
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Oh he’s a dote, reminds me of Sooty & Sweep
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Oh my! I received my little cake yesterday, and I love it! Thank you.
I know for certain, I’ll be keeping you in wool money in the coming year! Just wonderful things you make!
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I know how Amy and you are feeling, we have had one thing after another this week and Wednesday was a nighmare with three things all on at once.
Love the bells on the Christmas tree, great idea.
That Panda just looks so cute, I do love a teddy.
Have a wonderful weekend trimming the tree.
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You have to stop creating things that send my cute pressure rising. It’s not good for anybody!!! Seriously, I love Pandas so much. I am so chuffed you are working on some.
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The Panda is Precious! I think even NAKED, it’s CUTE!
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Sorry i’ve been missing in blogland (MIB?)!
I love love love all your new designs! The monkey is awesome, and i love the christmassy tights on the bunnies! All so wonderful!
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Gorgeous panda.
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I do wish I could buy EVERYTHING you make Julie….. so adorable :o)I know looking at your toys will always put a smile on my face, thank you for that
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A very cute little panda, well done.
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OH Julie, that panda is simply adorable!
I can’t wait to see the whole zoo!
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Oh my gosh – he is sooooo cute. Loving this blog – will be back often.
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