I won't be sad to see the back of this week, which has been a much wilder rollercoaster ride than usual. We've had the highs of little people's birthdays and the lows of terrible accidents. Just quickly to mention my Mum has now had an operation to fit a 'halo' (I always knew she was an angel!) which is a metal frame anchored to her skull and going all the way down to the small of her back to prevent her from moving her head at all. Hopefully with this in place she should be able to start sitting up from early next week and start the long, slow and painful process of recovery.
This week has left me feeling a bit weary but my spirits have been lifted by all of the wonderful supportive comments that you've left both here
and on private emails – it means a lot to know that there are people
out there sending good thoughts to my poor wonderful Mum. Thanks too for all of the
birthday wishes for both of the children. Toby had fun with some helium
balloons yesterday (his favourite pressie) and of course he enjoyed
cake!
The week is ending on a high note though. Now that the postal strike has finished I've had some lovely mail.
I've been enjoying all of the treats and delights that arrived in this package from Kat at Secrets of a Butterfly. She sent such a pretty bone china cup saucer and plate (I added the tea and muffin!) and some much appreciated cath kidston goodies but my favourites are the beautiful and intricate cards which she makes.
Then this wonderful and thoughtful surprise arrived yesterday with a very beautifully worded and apt note all the way from Kim in Australia. It's such a perfect handcrafted bag for keeping my 'work in progress' bunnies in and I know they'll dream happier thoughts of what exciting lives await them while they nestle together in here…
Lastly in the post today came a brand new, just launched magazine – Let's Knit which I couldn't wait to open because not only is it stuffed full of patterns, features and yarn reviews but I'm in it too!! If you squint at this picture you can just make out my smiling face (I'm too shy to show it bigger!) and 2 of my toys.
It's a really nice article about me and my work and it's great timing as I'll take a copy to show Mum when I visit over the weekend.
So, I'm going into the weekend with a smile on my face, thanks so much for your friendship and support in a difficult week xxx
little cotton rabbits 
Glad to hear that you are feeling a bit more positive at this end of the week and that all the news is a bit chirpier. I’m sure your Mum will be glad to be able to move about a bit again and will relish all the angel comments, though I dare say the halo itself is pretty horrid. Best wishes to all for a happier week next week.
xx
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But when we click on the photo to open it in a new window it is HUGE!! So we can see you and read the article too:) Glad the week has taken an upturn for you and hope you Mum feels better once she can sit up. x
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Popped along several times to see how your mum is. How special to be able to show her your magazine fame!!! (And seeing little cotton rabbit of story fame is just wonderful). Got nagged by DBH to finish it. NOw I’ve just got to buy a magazine! I’m so pleased for you, you really deserve it!
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WOW…what a week indeed! I am so glad it has ended on a brighter note.
Can’t wait to read the article. You can bet everyone will be looking closely at your picture too!
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Good news all round then Julie. Congrats on the mag article, happy birthday to the kids, and best wishes to your Mum. Now maybe you should sit down for a few minutes with a nice cup of tea, I mean you have the cup and saucer so no excuses.
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Well obviously I had to rush straight out to Sainsburys to pick up a copy! It’s great to see you and your fab toys in there, and I’m sure it will make your mum happy and proud.
Happy weekend 🙂
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What fun mail. And your smiling face is just lovely. Have a great weekend!
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It’s good news on your Mum’s recovery…the HALO will enable her body to heal quicker.
And congratulations on the lovely spread in the magazine – and seeing your charming self is a delight!
Nice to see your week ending on a happier note.
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So glad your mum is getting sorted! Must pop out and get that magazine – you look very showbiz in that photo!
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Your presents are lovely – especially the bag! Congratulations on being in the magazine – we can make the picture bigger you know! You look LOVELY! Lucy x
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wow! that’s a nice write-up! congrats, julie!
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You are one resilient lady Julie, after a week that would have most of us hiding out under the duvet.
Let’s hope it’s a trait you inherited from your Mum and that she too bounces back well.
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I hope next week is a bit more of an even ride! Wonderful news about your mum – and now I’ll have to go and find that magazine!
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Hi!!! Give your Mum all the well wishes from across the pond!!! Hope she is sitting up real soon!
Congrats on the mag article!!! You deserve it!!!
Have a nice weekend!!!
Lala :o)
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I’m so glad your week has ended on a higher note. I’ll have to buy the magazine. How exciting to be in it!
Poor Mum having to wear a halo – she’s been through so much in a week. It’s shocking how much your life can change in a few short days isn’t it? I hope all continues to go well for her.
I hope you have a restful weekend xxx
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Just got here–love your knitted toys! I’ll be back to read more in depth soon.
Sounds like some tough times–hang in there!
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What a week! I’ve dealt with both of my parents being in hospital during the last year, so I can really empathise: you are all in my prayers.
I saw your feature in the new mag at Ally Pally yesterday – well done!!!
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Julie, that is great news about your Mum. Many years ago now a friend of myn dived in a pool and hit the bottom, he broke his neck and had a halo fitted. He recovered beautifully and is now a successful insurance broker.
Please send your Mum all our love from down under and maybe we can send her lots of reading material to keep her busy while she recovers.
Have a love weekend and enjoy that cuppa and muffin, you deserve them.
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So glad the week ended on a better note. Lovely article..and picture! Your mum will be a very proud one when she sees her clever, creative daughter splashed across a magazine!…well done x
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I know it’s a long haul, but am so glad things are starting to look a little brighter.
Linus arrived in America and he has settled in already – Clara is thrilled with him, as I knew she would be! I’m only a teeny bit jealous that I didn’t get to see him first!
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I am glad your Mum will be on the road to recovery soon. Congratulations on the magazine article!
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So glad your Mum is making good progress so far 🙂 You had some really cheerful mail to brighten the end of your week! And what a wonderful thing to get an artical in a magazine. I don’t know if it’s on the shelves here in the US (I’ll have to check and see.) I’m such a big fan of your toys and blog.
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So glad to hear that your Mum is is making progress. Lovely magazine article Julie and nice to “see” you. I hope you have a peaceful weekend and get a chance to relax a bit. We are all keeping you and your family in our thoughts.
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I am so happy that your mum is doing well. I love all the pressies that you received, and that little handmade bag is just gorgeous with your bunnies printed onto it. How clever. I love the magazine article too, pity we couldnt read it. Are they going to distribute that mag to Australia in the future do you know.
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Congrats on the article, I love your little creations, and prayers for your mum. I pray she has a speedy recovery!!!!1
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Your poor old mum. I hope she manages it all OK.
The magazine article looks lovely, how exciting.
Don’t forget to look after yourself in all this turmoil. Sometimes it’s not easy being a daughter, wife and mother all at the same time.
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I hope your mum is feeling better!!
Your bunnies are just so pretty!!
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Do hope your Mum is continuing to make progress.Eventually managed to buy Let’s Knit at Tesco.Really surprised that WHS didn’t have it.You must be so pleased with the article and your family must be so proud of you.How do you manage it.I would just love to be creative like you.It must give you such a kick every time you create a new bunny etc.I am very envious!!!Keep up the good work.
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Hello Julie, I think I’ve just seen your rabbits in a couple of the photographs in a book called Home by Anita Kaushal that I was being tempted by in Waterstones today.
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I have just discovered this world of weblog. Stumbled in to your little cotton rabbits and found them delightful. I was so inspired by your blog that I thought I might be able to join in.
Well I seem to be lost along the way but I will persevere.
Congratulations on your magazine article, and best wishes for your Mum’s recovery.
I look forward to reading more of your blogs*
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thanks for recomending Let’s Knit, I subscribed immediately after discovering that they will ship to Switzerland. I will miss the copy with you in but I am sure I will enjoy the others. Most of the paterns here can be translated but they lose somthing in translation and sometimes that is important. I found you through all the links associated with Fat Quarters, Newcastle upon tyne. Hi to anyone who knows it….Amanda
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Many congratulations on being featured in Let’s Knit.
What a delightful bag and selection of goodies arrived in the post…just at a time when you needed cheering up.
Sending your Mum best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Marie x
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Congratulations on the article Julie.. your smiling face looks lovely! Belated Happy birthday to both the children and best wishes for a speedy recovery to your Mum. What a week!
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Oh Julie! I haven’t been by for a while and you have had some drama. Prayers for your Mums recovery, 2 stories wow shes very lucky.
Your article looks wonderful.
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Glad to hear your Mum is making progress, and am sending you love at this trying time. My friend Rob had to have a halo after falling when fell-running (daft hobby if you ask me) but is now fit and well and running again, it is amazing what the body can heal through with medical advances. Wishing your Mum a speedy recovery, and you all the strength to cope with the extra demands that having a loved one in hospital makes. Mara x
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Hi! I just found your blog while searching for UK craft blogs (for some reason, everyone else I read is American!) and can’t stop reading it. You create such lovely things and write wonderfully.
I’m sorry to hear that you’re going through a tough time at the moment, and wish your mum a speedy recovery.
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Glad your Mum has had positive news.
Thinking of the halo, I used to look after a little girl who walked with a rollator and at Christmas time we covered it in tinsel so she could be an angel. Perhaps your Mum could choose a colour this weekend and you could make her halo all pretty?!
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Ooooo will have to go and buy that magazine!What a shame eh! Just found your blog recently and love it.
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Hi, i am (infrequent) visitor here but wanted to write… I am so pleased that the birthday’s were fun and you;ve got some shiny recognition for the insight, laughs and beauty you spread about… ‘you’re an inspiration’ sounds hideously cheesy but a big thanks for always sounding so level headed, cutting a line through the tough stuff and focusing on whats important… thanks,
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You look lovely. Congratulations of your magazine article-you really deserve it -your work is so special.
Glad to hear your mum is a little better.
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a tough time for you, but I could not let it pass without saying how pleased I was to see you in the magazine, (I blogged about you). I was showing the magazine around to people and one of my friends said ‘yer they are shop made’…Like NO WAY I KNOW THE ARTIST!!!!:-)
Your work is adorable and still is, in my opinion, the the best knitting I have seen.
Suzie Sews
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Hi,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mum, but glad she is making progress and is feeling a bit better now.
Huge congratulations on the magazine article! Your work is really beautiful.
Hazel
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Your work is so fantastic. I’m in awe. You deserve the accollades in print. Enjoy the fame.
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so sorry to hear about your mum. I hope she mends quickly–what a freaky accident!
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so sorry to hear about your mum. I hope she mends quickly–what a freaky accident!
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I love your rabbits! So when will there be a book published with your rabbit patterns?
Laura
USA
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