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My blog is 1 year old!

Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)

I first posted on September 3rd 2006 – and what a fabulous adventure the last year has been! Through this blog I’ve met some wonderful people, made lots of new friends and felt comfortable enough to bear my soul to a sympathetic and kind-spirited group of lovely people – yes you! There are so many callous, cruel and malicious things going on in the world and reading the warm and friendly comments that I get here is the perfect antidote. I’m grateful for the warmth I’ve found here and I deeply appreciate that you take the time to visit and leave me comments.

The children are back at school today. Luckily the morning routine went without too many hitches (apart from me chipping my favourite mug) and now I’m getting on with the business of soaking up some peace and quiet, and of course drinking tea (from my poor old chipped mug) and knitting!

Cuppa

Anyway, seeing as this is my 1 year anniversary I thought I’d have another giveaway. So if you fancy winning yourself a little cotton cupcake then leave a comment (just say Hi if nothing else comes to mind) and in a week I’ll do a random prize draw.

Cakes

Thanks again for visiting x

265 thoughts on “My blog is 1 year old!”

  1. Hi Julie,
    first of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your wonderful blog. Even if I did not read it for the whole of last year (I discovered it just a couple of months ago) you can be sure I will do it for the next one! I love your knitting and your way of writing.
    Also my daughter will be back in school soon and I’m very looking forward to be back in the old, nice school days atmosphere.
    Your knitted cupcakes are so lovely that only looking at the picture makes me smile: they are the perfect birthday treat!
    All the best to you and your kids
    ciao
    Gallina (an Italian blogger)

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  2. Hooray for new school years!! Sorry about your mug 😦
    I much enjoy your blog, with its honesty and insights, creative inspiration and beautiful photographs. Tucker the bunny is enjoying life in Brooklyn, NY, sharing a crib with my feisty 15-month-old daughter.
    Best,
    Kim

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  5. Well as Bartholomew is being weaned as we speak, he would love to get his gums into a little cake. Family are all doing well, Alfie and Blossom are proving to be very dedicated parents and are taking great care of their new son. Personally I think he’s got them wrapped around his little fingers, they spoil him rotten, but he’s worth it!

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  6. Hi Julie
    Just recently discovered your blog and love checking in to see what’s new. Your soft toys are divine. Happy first blog birthday.
    All the best, Heidi

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  7. Hello
    Its hard to believe a year already, I’ve only been going for about 8mths and you just bare your soul dont you, its great.
    keep up with the knitting and cant wait to see more bunnies – when your ready obviously. x

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  9. I’ll add my voice to the congratulatory chorus! All the best to you in the upcoming years of blogging and knitting!
    And I see that your day was lovely and sunny, as was ours here in Dublin on the children’s first day of school. Funny how some of the most beautiful days happen then. Could it be a ‘cosmic’ response to the collective happiness of parents everywhere?

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  11. Happy, happy bloggy-versary! I really enjoy stopping by. I thought I was going to die when you showed us where you stayed in Croyde! So incredible. Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  13. Hello Julie,
    Happy blogbirthday!!! I have been sending you a few emails lately, so I leave it to this right now;-)

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  17. I would love to have one of your cupcakes. I can never seem to be able to buy one of your beautiful animals. Anyway, you amaze me. All the stuff you do and still have time to craft. When I was a young mother, I didn’t have the energy for anything extra. You are an extraordinary person and God has blessed you mightily. Keep up the good work.

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  21. Happy 1st Anniversary
    I think your blog is one of the best and I always look forward to reading your updates.
    Good luck for many more blogging anniversaries.

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  23. Don’t take this the wrong way..but I thought you were much older than that! Happy Blog Birthday to a lovely read. Not that you’re ‘just’ a read..or anything! I’ll stop now safe to say I’d love to throw my hat in for a cupcake! They are exquisite.

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  24. Happy Blogiversary from me, too! All of your creations are simply scrumptious and delightful! The comment from Monica about the “cosmic response” of parents made me chuckle. I was just thinking about how the first day of school always seems to so beautiful, even here in Minneapolis. I think Monica is really on to something! Anyway, best wishes for the coming year!

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  25. Happy anniversary.
    Glad all went well this morning. I’m dreading tomorrow getting my aspergers son to school.
    I’m spotting a fellow Cath Kidston addict. Gotta love that knitting bag.
    xx

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  28. A very happy Blog Birthday Julie. You know I’m your number one cup cake fan!!!!! Enjoy your day and put your feet up. Are you going to Ally Pally in October? Me and Sophie are going on the Sunday.

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  32. Happy blogversary! Love your blog – especially the mix of stories – life and knitting. Wishing you a wonderful year to come!
    ps: sorry about the chip…

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  37. Congratulations!! I lllurrrve your cupcakes!! Actually I love all your knits. You should publish a pattern book – I’d be first in line.

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  42. Happy 1st Anniversary on your blog! I love your little knitted rabbits and your cupcakes are adoraable. I have enjoyed reading your blog.

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  43. Hi, and happy birthday to your pretty blog! I just found you a month or so, and what a joy. I’m new to the online crafting community, and feel like I’ve found my nirvana.

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  44. Happy blogiversary!! A Cath Kidston store and the Emma Bridgewater store were two of MY must see tourist destinations this past summer…just shows how many kindred spirits there are out in blog land…it’s been nice getting to know you.

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  45. You bring some much needed sunshine to lots of people through your blog- so thank you! I am really hoping to be able to purchase one of your toys some day!

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  46. Happy Birthday Little Cotton Blog (and all rabbits and other animals that live with you!) Look how many comments you have had already! Shows how much we all love your work Julie! Lucy x

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  52. Oooh ooh, pick me, pick me (please)!
    (Unless I was lucky on your last shop sale with a cake, in which case, don’t pick me …. two cakes would be too filling)
    (Bah ha ha ha ha, who am I trying to kid?!)
    Happy Blog Birthday!

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  53. Oh wow – when I checked earlier there were 0 comments!
    Happy anniversary. I first discovered your blog about 6 months ago and fell in love with your knitted creations. You’ve inspired me to start my own blog but I fear my knitting has a lot to live up to!

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  56. Congratulations to one year of blogging. I read your blog as often as I can. I love it. Keep going!
    Maria W, Sweden

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  58. Happy 1 year anniversary! I just recently found your site and I’m in love with all your knitted bunnies and monkeys. I’m always inspired when I visit your website.
    Alicia
    San Diego

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  59. Ahhhhh….That has got to be my FAVORITE photo on your blog. I can almost feel the sense of calm and creative determination in those knitting needles. A chip in your favorite cup only means the best things in life sometimes have flaws…but we still love them so!
    Happy Happy Anniversary Julie!

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  61. Hiya from me too – I love your blog – cant remember how long I have been visiting now – certainly from the early days 🙂

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  62. Happy Birthday!! I love your cupcakes as many others do too. I trully appreciate reading your blog and love the work you do. Best Wishes….

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  64. Thank you for sharing your LCR philosophy through your blog and happy first anniversary to all at Chez LCR.

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  65. Checked your blog this am (don’t tell the staff, I was supposed to be busy!) This was before the upload! you are obviously touching a lot of lives, make time for YOU!
    Jill

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  67. Thank you for the peek into your world. I really like the way you put your bears and other cute animals together.
    I look forward to more of your pretties!

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  68. Happy blog anniversiary! Count me in for your giveaway, the cupcakes are totally cute. My daughter loves your blog, too and can’t wait until you start selling your rabbits again! Carrie

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  69. Congratulations on your fab first year. To help you celebrate I am eating a slice of chocolate fudge cake and taking a break from setting up my first blog 🙂 Here’s to many more happy years a-blogging xx

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  72. Happy Blogiversary!!!
    I really want to start a blog. I must figure out the photo thing….
    Josh and I made strawberry jam last night inspired by your last post. Plum chutney to follow!

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  73. Hi, Happy Blog Birthday! I do love catching up with your “life”! You are a joy! Now I will be honest and hope that I would win, cause I just love your “cupcakes”, and would just love one, also I think it would cheer me up as I am turning 50 on the 15th of this month…boo hoo! he he, take care!

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  75. Happy Birthday To You!!!!
    I love reading your blog and although I am not a knitter myself I love looking at your latest fabby creations!!!

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  76. Coming out of lurk mode to say Happy Blogiversary!!! One of the greatest pleasures since I’ve started blogging has been receiving one of your bears. Back when they were a bit easier to get LOL Congrats again!

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  78. Happy anniversary to you, Julie! Have you added up how many little Cotton Rabbits have left the nest to live in other homes?

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  79. Happy Bl-irthday!! Thanks for your inspiration over the past year. I am never quick enough to buy one of your little creations – but I will keep trying. Congratulations on getting through the summer hols – mine don’t go back ’til Thursday!
    Here’s to many more years blogging….

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  80. Happy blogiversary to you! I’m delighted to have found your blog a short time ago, and know that I will be a faithful reader for years to come. I love your creations, and have an interest in autism. Great blog! Blog on! samm

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  82. Congratulations!
    Seeing the wonderful things you do when you have two kids and a husband, makes me able to do a little with my two gurlz.
    Beautiful little toys!
    sharon

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  83. I so love reading your blog, and just smiled (and told my hubby!)about your lovely adventure with your daughter the other day, how precious!
    Take care, keep writing!

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  84. Keep up the great work! Your blog is wonderful and so are the adorable toys you knit. I’d love to get my hands on a cup cake (either knit or baked) right about now!

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  85. As you sit down and begin to knit after 6 weeks holiday with the children, think of me – I put down my needles and beloved yarn and head back to the chalk-face or should I say the pixel-face as I return back to my teaching job after 6 wonderful weeks off.
    Happy 1st birthday and many happy returns.
    How is the hoglet?

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  86. Happy birthday. I love reading and looking at your blog. I’m continually amazed you have time with a busy family to write so consistantly. What is your secret. Keep knitting and writing.

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  87. Happy birthday. I love reading and looking at your blog. I’m continually amazed you have time with a busy family to write so consistantly. What is your secret. Keep knitting and writing.

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  90. Wow, a year, happy blogiversary! I’m so glad you decided to join the blog world and that I found you. I love coming to see your lovely corner of the world.

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  91. Yeah, happy blog anniversary !
    Your rabbits are so cute, with their personal live, and your world so interesting.
    I come late, 92 comments before, sorry !
    To day, it’s also my birthday. But I don’t tell you how old I am…
    Kisses

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  94. I check your blog every day. I am in awe of the fact that you can knit the beautiful things that you do. I can sew, but I can’t knit a stitch. I admire your talent very much. Anyway, I just wanted to say happy birthday to your blog and to thank you for sharing your talents with the world.
    Jen – Australia

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  97. My finger hurts scrolling through that lot! But happy blog birthday from me too. We’re back to school in the morning so I’m off to bed in preparation.

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  100. PEACE AT LAST!! glad the day went well..apart from the anoying chip! A very big happy birthday. Thanks for the past year..your blog is my little treat at the end of the day x
    Clare..and wilbur x

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  101. Happy Blog Anniversary! I came here via Ravelry. I love your little cupcakes. I tihnk I have been here before. I didn’t realize your son had autism. My 7 year old does too. I hope the summer holidays are going well. We lived in the UK several years ago but left when I became pregnant with my youngest (the one with autism).

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  103. Happy year for us!!!Your blog is truly a delightful to read. You handle Toby with such a wonderful hand and the joy and tough times are wonderful to read. Hang in there and know you have lots of readers behind you!!!

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  119. Your rabbits and cupcakes are beautiful!
    I have finally graduated from scarves to socks- actually sock so far. Happy anniversary. I look forward to visiting your blog more often.

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  121. Happy Anniversary! I must tell you how very much my grandaughter loved her cupcakes! I told her about the little bag and her “Ashley” name tag and she wanted me to tell you thank you — a very special thank you (you should have seen her eyes)! She and her friend have already had a tea party with the cupcakes and her American Doll Felicity. Never enough cupcakes though so please add me to the drawing!

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  122. Wow! The year goes fast doesn’t it….happy blog birthday! See you got me out of hiding…so please add my name to the cupcake draw. 🙂

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  124. Happy first birthday! I’ve been reading your blog for a few months now and really enjoy it. I especially enjoyed reading about Dougie in Oz. I hope I’ll be able to buy one of your special rabbits sometime soon!

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  126. Happy Blogiversary!
    EEK! I’d prolly never ever win anything so great as your beautiful cupcakes, but I’m gonna take a shot at it.
    Lovely work! I’ve been admirin’ your bunnies for quite a while….
    {hugs}
    maize

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  129. Happy Blog Birthday, I only started blogging at the end of July and have enjoyed reading your blog. I love your bunnies/animals and cup cakes (i’d love a chance to win one). Hope you enjoy your tea and knitting, shame about your mug though.

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  130. wow congrats on your 1 year I visit your blog often and find it lovely
    I would love to be in the draw for one of your little cupcakes they are sooo cute
    Hugs Beth

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  131. Congrats! On 1 Year! I am probably late on putting in my comment but you know me! I ALWAYS comment on your blog…so no matter! I love coming to your little corner and catch up with your adventures! Congrats again dear blog friend! I have really enjoyed your wonderful blog!

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  133. Happy Birthday! I have been avidly reading this since I found it whilst searching for the elusive green rabbit for my daughter. (incidently, the little green rabbit is in fine form and has had many adventures since she arrived) I love the way you write and have really enjoyed being along with you. Thanks very much.

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  134. Happy bloggiversary Julie! I’d so love to win one of your dear little cupcakes – they’re the only cakes on offer at the moment 😉

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  135. Congratulations on your blog anniversay.
    I only discovered your blog about 6 months ago, but I really enjoy visiting and look forward to being allowed a glimpse into your world. Thank you for the priviledge.
    I love your rabbits and cupcakes!

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  136. WOW look at all these comments 🙂
    Happy Happy Happy birthday to your blog. What a shame about your favourite mug – funnily enough, my own favourite is polka dotted and also chipped.

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  137. Hi Julie,
    Thought it was about time I kept up with my fave blogs as I’m now back to earth with a bump and the hols are over.
    Congratulations on your blogiversary as they put it in blogland………..

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  138. LOL number 134 checking in to say G’day, and
    ~~~~~~~~~~HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY.~~~~~~~~*~

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  141. WOW!!! I just dropped by to say thanks for the lovely comment…I had to scroll and scroll to get to leave you a comment. I feel that this just goes to show what a fab blog you have, loved by so many, and what a happy way to fill the void of ‘back to school’
    SUzie Sews

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  142. My goodness – I didn’t check for a couple of days and then there are 137 comments! Congratulations on your anniversary – and I’d love a cupcake!

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  147. Hi Julie
    Happy Blog Birthday! I so enjoy your blog and not just for the knitting. Thanks for sharing – you often make me pause and consider what is important and what I want or need in my life as a mother of a little boy with some developmental abnormalities.

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  149. Congratulations! Your work and writing are wonderful. I especially appreciate the postcards from your bunnies in their new homes. (I assume you are making these up?)

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  150. Hi Julie
    Many congrats on your anniversary!!
    Sorry about your mug – but just think of the chip as a bit of personalisation 🙂

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  151. Congratulation on your anniversary and thank you for a wonderful blog. I have just discovered it and have been busy letting my friends know about it. Your knitting is wonderful and the cupcakes are to die for.Please, please do go into publishing the patterns. Greetings from Australia and thank you for letting us share in your wonderful work. Marg

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  153. The cupcakes are wonderful and getting published in this months Period Living too!!
    They are gorgeous, I feel inspired.
    Vikki

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  155. Happy Birthday, I’m so glad you started blogging, I love your blog (and knitted animals. I’ve been inspired and am planning to start my own blog soon.

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  156. Hi Julie, happy belated birthday wishes for your fantastic blog. I love your photos as much as the blog!! I was flicking through my Period Living Mag today in Tesco and what did I see? Your cakes featured in Donna Flower’s home, they look fantastic.

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  158. Wow! I just discovered your blog and am really in awe of your creations. You can believe I’ll be a daily reader from now on.
    Thanks.

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  159. Happy Anniversary!
    You’re blog is so very interesting and motivating. I don’t know where you find the time to do all that you do and everything so well.
    Thank you for the sweet chance to win one of your beautiful cupcakes;)
    Teresa, Massachusetts USA

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  160. oh joy!!! a knitted cup cake – you are to generous! sorry about the chipped mug – that always makes me cross too!
    Happy Birthday – are you sure its only a year – it feels like you’ve been at this longer than me!!??

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  162. Hope you have had a very happy first Blog Day. This is a lovely tradition you have begun. I love reading your blog. I have enjoyed the year so much it has flown by!!!!

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  164. Happy Bloggy-day!
    Cupcakes are just the thing for a celebration aren’t they?
    Looking forward to the next year!

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  165. happy 1st birthday julie, its always a pleasure to read your blog and see the lovely knitted things you make. may the blog continue!

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  167. happy aniversary – i would ‘love’ a calories free cake heehee – and i want to say ooooh about your jam pics, you could almost smell it from your super photos… and i loved the mummy jam jars stunning ! with baby twins and a 9 year old we sometimes split down the middle too as the babies demand a lot of care … it was nice to take my bigger baby to the seafest with me and do clever things like paint mugs… nice for me to get away from the babies for a bit heeheee ssshhhhh xxxxxxx

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  168. Just wanted to say thank you for sharing so much, your beautiful handiwork and of yourself. Happy bloggy birthday. 🙂

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  169. Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary!
    I have only just got into the whole blogging world, how amazing is it!
    It’s great to see people blogging again, now all the kids have gone back to school.

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  171. Hello Julie! Happy Birthday! I’m commenting today for my mother. She and I both enjoy your blog and enjoying following your crafts. My mother doesn’t blog and doesn’t know how to comment on blogs, but I know she’d really like her name entered into your hat. Thanks for offering another drawing. We both enjoy lurking on your site – Julie and Jill from Kansas, USA

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  172. Hi Julie,
    I just love reading your blog! 1 year is a long time in the blog world so congrats. I tried to post this as a comment but I just don’t think I can from my computer for some reason. Can you post this for me? Thank you and I look forward to your next post.
    -Madison

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  173. Happy Birthday! I love your blog. It’s so charming and dream of one day owning one of your darling knitted monkeys. I would love to win a cupcake….put my name in the hat. Thanks

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  178. We just found your site via “Kerflop” and fell in love with your little softies. . .my 5 kids have each picked out a little creature that they want Mrs. Santa Clause to knit for them! You are a genius and your creations are eye candy. Thanks for the smile!

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  179. Time for this lurker to come out and say congratulations on your anniversary. I’m probably one of your oldest readers (almost 63) and I just wanted to tell you that your post about going out with your daughter really hit home with me. The very best memories I have as a child were often ones my mama didn’t think of as important moments. But they are the ones that said “mama and me did…” So yay for taking that special time. Your little cakes are divine. And I’ve saved up for a rabbit (or rabbit’s friend) and hopefully I won’t be stuck at work the next time they are offered.

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  180. Hi, Julie, Happy Anniversary! I love reading your blog and love,love your knitted rabbits,etc. You are such a talented, artistic person! Thanks for sharing your musings with us!

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  181. Congratulations Julie on your 1st anniversary. I look forward to reading many more anniversarys too. What a perfect way to spend the day drinking tea and knitting!

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  183. Wow, what a year it’s been! I love reading your blog – of course for the knitting, but also for your lovely insights into life with Amy & Toby.
    happy knitting, Fiona

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  184. Happy Birthday!!!!!
    And how totally adorable are those cupcakes! You have mad knitting skillz! Keep the goodness coming – we love it!

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  185. Happy Blogiversay!!! I really enjoy reading you blog and show everyone in my family all the wonderful things you make and left more then a few hints about your softies being a great gift. Thanks for the fun.

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  186. Happy Blogaversary! I love your blog, and check it every day almost, it’s a great start to the day if there is a new post waiting for me when I get up.I LOVE your little knitted creations, they are so adorable! Thanks for taking the time to share part of your life with us.

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  187. Wow, that was a lot of comments!
    I love your work, and everytime I see your animals, I wish that my boys wasn’t that old, 8 and 12 years old.
    But I am greatful that it is allowed to be a grown up with the hang of cute knitting. ;o)

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  192. You are such an inspiration to me! I love reading your blog. Congratulations on 1 year and thank you for sharing your life, crafts, and wonderful stories. You make me smile (:

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  194. Hello! Happy anniversary for the blog. I have been lurking around on people’s blogs for a while, and yours was one of the first ones I found when I started my current job, working to support parents and carers with disabled children, so it seemed fate to find 2 subjects I am pasisonate about in one blog. Here’s to the next year of blogging
    Claire

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  197. Happy Anniversary! I discovered your blog about two weeks ago and I must say it’s just wonderful. I love your work and enjoy stopping bye to look at your greate creations! Keep up the great work. 🙂
    Greetings from Germany
    Birdy

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  198. Wow Julie,thats a lot of comments,you have met a lot of people over this last year.
    I hope all goes well with your son,time passes so quickly and he will soon be out in the big wide world.My son started grammer school today and he came home 14 miles on a school bus and he has Aspergers.
    I’ve watched him blossom over the years and I am sure your son will too.
    Keep up with your blogging and your fabulous knitting.
    I wish you all the very best,
    Kat xx

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  199. Congrats on your excellent blog!!! Exciting aye?:)
    What a joy it has been reading your journey in life and your talents!
    Blessings!
    Debbie in Alaska!

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  200. Happy anniversary.
    I love your blog and can’t wait for the release of some more little rabbits. I am never fast enough to buy one but one day hopefully I will be.

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  201. Here’s wishing a Very Happy Blogday to You – I’ve really enjoyed sharing your blog. Love, luck and joy to you and yours.

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  204. Happy 1st Anniversary! I’m always checking your blog (you’re one of the best) to see what new creations you have up your sleeve! You truly do a wonderful job. Congralution on one year and here’s to many more!

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  208. I love your blog. It has been an inspiration. When I feel the blahs and don’t feel like being creative, I read your blog and come away full of ideas. Thank you for letting me into your world.

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  210. Happy first blog birthday Julie! I look at your blog with envy as I am the slowest knitter in the world and don’t have the patience to knit a scarf let alone a toy! Your toys are just gorgeous – the monkeys are my favourites!

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  211. Happy blog anniversary,
    I keep dropping by to see all the lovely stuff you make, so keep on blogging.
    All the best, Sophia

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  214. As it was your beautiful littles cakes that initially drew me to your site how could I resist putting my name in for a chance of winning one!
    Glad first day back at school went smoothly and Happy Blogbirthday!

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  215. Happy Blogiversary! I am so happy to have found your blog. I, too, knit to stay sane! I just found your blog about a month ago and now it’s the first one I check. Waiting axiously for a chance to adopt a bunny at the end of September but would love to win a low calorie cake too! 😉
    The Best of Everything to You,
    Lucinda

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  219. Can I come to the party? I just found your blog yesterday! And I love knitted cupcakes, I have made my own version in crochet. But yours are way better!
    Lovely blog by the way. And it’s a whole one year old? ^_^

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  220. Congratulations! One year old already – you are growing up so fast! You have the lovliest blog I have ever come across.
    Good luck with year two,
    Love Laura x

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  224. I just adore your knitted cupcakes! As they are calorie free, may I have one please? I promise not to eat it, just put it on a pedestal cake stand and admire LOL!
    You are a clever clogs, wish I could knot some too!
    Best wishes and congratulations for your blogging 1st birthday

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  225. Thank you for a wonderful blog, it never fails to cheer me up, and I need that right now! You are inspirational, thank you…

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  229. This is the first time Ihave visited your site.Will be visiting it very regularly now.Would love to have a go at making some cup cakes for my grandadughter.Barbara

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  230. I haven’t ever commented here before but I read your blog all the time and just LOVE all your little creatures that you make! They are soooo cute. I don’t know how to knit at all but really want to learn…..Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary!

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  232. Sweets treats for me, you and Herbie the Hogwort. I have to tell you something funny. My little brother, Timothy, has a very special nickname..”Herbie!” So we are kindred spirits…herbie the hogwart and I.
    Thanks for sharing you life with us bloggers. Hugs and Kisses to you and yours.
    Kymmietoo

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  236. hi – we just found your site and we are in love! 🙂 can’t wait to get a little cotton rabbit for our newborn girl. thanks!
    katie & shaun

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  237. Happy Blogday!! Sorry about your mug – great excuse though to get a new favourite one! I love reading your blog and think your knitting is genius – I just can’t help smiling when I see your creations and their little faces! – wish I could knit like that – your scarf is stunning!
    I found these on design sponge* today and thought you’d like to see them – they’re so clever!
    http://veganyumyum.com/2007/06/knit-night-cupcakes/
    Thought they’d make you smile!
    thanks
    Sally

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  239. Happy Anniversary!!
    I love reading your blog and seeing your beautiful creations. I will look forward to reading it for many more years to come.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Best wishes!!

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  240. Happy Anniversary. Ming Ming is off to China next Saturday. She will be travelling First class Virgin atlantic, no less. Will send you a photo when she has safely moved into her new home!!

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  241. Happy Blogday!
    I echo what Terry says, the things you make are amazing, and as I’m now the mother of a 7 week old little girl I have an even greater admiration for you and any crafter with children who produces anything, never mind things as great as you make.

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  245. Ironically this month marks my 1 year blogging anniversary as well 😉 Happy anniversary to you too! I’ve met so many nice people blogging, and I’ll be adding you to the list as well :)! I actually tried to knit a cake like one of yours that I saw on ravelry, but it turned out too fat LOL!!

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  247. happy blog anniversay julie! even though it’s only been a year, but you’ve certainly come a long way with your little knitted softies 😀
    oh dear! i just heard hester’s tummy rumble when she peered at the cupcakes you’ve got there!

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  248. Wow! 239 comments already, Julie. Well I guess chances for winning are slim, but that doesn’t matter. I really want to congratulate you on your blogiversary. Your blog is certainly one of my favorites. Everything you make is adorable. I really hope that one of your cute rabbits will one day live at our place. Can’t wait to see what’s going to happen during the next year!

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  252. I am always the last to join the party-
    Congratulations!! Your blog is one of the best! keep it up, and here’s to another year…
    Your cupcakes are just so divine, don’t leave me out of that prize draw now, will you?
    Victoria x

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  253. A knitted cake?! Whatever will they think of next? It would be very welcome at my house where I would find a good home for it just down at the bottom of the hill in my painting teacher’s studio.
    Congratulations on one whole fabulous year in Blogland.

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  254. Congratulations!
    I’ve just returned from holiday (without internet) and I missed your blog, rabbits and cupcakes so much!
    Happy to see them again.
    Sigrid

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  255. I love your knitting, wish I could knit that way. And I love your blog, always happy to read knew things over here.

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  258. Happy Blogiversary!! I so enjoy your blog. Enjoy the hours of knitting time that are now at your fingertips with the start of school 🙂
    Pablo sends his love!

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  260. I’ve always wanted a hedgehog as a pet! Is there a difference between the wild ones and the ones sold in pet stores? Do they make good pets? Will you be sad when you eventually set your little hog free?

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  261. Happy Blogiversary Julie!!! I only discovered your blog a few months ago but absolutely love it! Your cakes look good enough to eat!

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  262. Am I too late to just say Happy Birthday to your blog. Thankyou for the photos of Herbie, something we don’t have here in Australia. The plate of cakes look so delicious and as a person who can’t eat wheat they really make me smile.
    Congrats, Lisa

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  263. dear dear.
    i just chanced upon your blog purely from the poetry of its name and, well – –
    i haven’t seen anything so charming as these cotton cupcakes you’ve created since the last time i saw my son smile at his mom.
    Whatever becomes of them, congratulations – they’re lovely.
    Really lovely.
    Best wishes,
    jmichael
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  264. Hi!~
    Happy 1st Blog Anniversary! Your knitted cupcakes are so sweet that they made me drool~ The rest of your fos are pretty and they always brighten up my day seeing them. Thanks!

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  265. HAPPY BLOGNIVERSARY JULIE ;D
    I simply love your work, and I can´t wait to have, (as soon as yours other admirers give me a opportunity :D)one of your WONDERFUL soft toys!!!
    Marta (an portuguese blogger)

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