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anniversary!

Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)

Thanks so very much for the warm welcome back. I was wondering if I’d have been forgotton in my absence and I have a warm, fuzzy glow now that you’ve all come to visit again.

It will take me a while to get back into the swing of things so partly
to give myself a little longer to adjust to the change of pace, partly to celebrate the start of my third year of blogging, and partly to just thank all of you lovely people for visiting I thought I’d have a giveaway. If you would like to
win yourself a regular-sized little cotton friend of your choosing, please leave me a comment
of any sort below and I’ll pick a random winner next thursday.

Win

Thanks again for swinging by and for all of the lovely comments that you leave – they make my world a sunnier place x

Comments are now closed and I’m off to generate a random number.

852 thoughts on “anniversary!”

  2. Hi Julie
    I have just started looking at blogs and I can’t begin to tell you my excitement when I came across yours! I am a knitter – not nearly as clever as you, but that is something to aspire to! – and your little knitted friends just take my breath away.
    I am also the proud mother of an autistic girl (age three – diagnosed at 2 and a half) and when I read about your boy I was in tears. I think you are amazing that you share so much of yourself in your blog and I will be regularly visiting.
    Thank you!
    Noella

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  3. It is lovely to have you back Julie. Happy blogging anniversary! I have been checking in to your Etsy shop regularly but so far no luck. I am not giving up though!

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  6. I adore all your little animals and hope that some of them will be in my stockings to friends this year.
    Congratulations on your anniversary and your mention in the crafting mag this month.
    I’ve got a 3 year old and we’re almost there with the potty training and I can empathise with you on how frustrating it can be. The star chart and lots and lots of patience were the things that worked for us – and as for Gina Ford’s doing it in a week – if only! Good luck 🙂

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  7. Happy blog-anniversary, 3 years wooo that’s a long blogging time, i hope you will continue for years to show us your marvelous little cotton friends
    Bon tricot

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  8. waooooh ! this giveaway is so nice of you !
    Like making people happy by sharing your creations with the blog is not enough …
    It will be a pleasure to keep reading your blog in the comming year : happy anniversary !

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  10. Gosh 3 years! That is amazing. Hope you are going to have a cake with candles – ooh and balloons and everything! Happy Blog Birthday! (or whatever the expression is!) nice to see you back – and glad your tomatoes multiplied!
    Debbie xx

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  11. I stumbled accidently upon your blog just before the holidays and am so glad I did – it is an absolute delight to read and I can’t begin to tell you how much time I’ve spent looking back at all your previous posts and beautiful photos. I’m sure that I will be a very regular visitor.

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  12. Happy blog-anniversary!! I can’t knit (yet) but your little cotton creations makes me wanna try 🙂 Gives me great joy just looking at it, wonderful every single one of them, thank you for sharing.

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  14. hello! i’ve only been following your blog for a few months, but have been looking forward to you returning all summer! in fact, you inspired me to start using my own blog properly – it’s keeping me amused in the odd moment that my 3-month old son sleeps! thank you and welcome back.

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  19. When I was a kid I had a knitted bunny that looks just like the ones you make! He got lost somewhere along the way, so I would be so happy if I won your giveaway! I’m really enjoying reading back through your blog; you have a wonderful way with words. Here’s to at least 3 more years blogging, yay!
    ~Holly
    Two Cheese Please

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  21. For the love of bunnies I must make a comment.
    Congratulations on reaching 3 years of blogging! I’ve been reading your blog for a few months now, and I love your work, and the insights you give to you life and your family.

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  25. Happy anniversary!!
    Found your blog over the summer and love the cute rabbits. I even knitted the cupcake to put on a friends birthday card and she was so impressed….thankyou

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  28. Congratulations on your three years anniversary.
    I,m so pleased I was of some help, we have had a tough time but we’ve got through and the light at the end of the tunnel is a lot brighter now. Hope you enjoy some me time whilst the little guys are at school.
    Also I would love to be in for a chance to win one of those lovely bunnies of yours.

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  29. Welcome back to Blogland Julie! And Happy Anniversary, of course. Here’s to many more wonderful years – and many more wonderful softies!

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  31. I hope we will have the great pleasure to read you three more years. Happy anniversary and thank you so, so much for this present to your readers

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  32. Hi Julie
    Oh I am so glad you are back blogging again, have really missed your posts and inspiration. I would certainly love to win – however may the best “LCR blog reader” win a wonderful creation.
    xxx

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  33. welcome back. I’ve made a little christmas stocking and learnt how to knit short rows. thank you for teaching me 🙂
    Kathryn

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  35. Oh we’d love to give a cosy burrow to a little cotton rabbit! it would even have a little cotton rabbit friend to play with (my nana knitted in the 1960’s!). Happy Annicersary! t.x

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  36. Happy anniversary Julie! Congratulations on creating such a loyal following from your readers, and devoted fans on your cherished bunnies… I still have not been lucky enough to buy one, but I am always hoping!

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  37. Wow! So many comments already!!!!! Happy Blogging Anniversary!!! We did miss you while you were having some blogging time out! It’s great to know that everyone has made you feel loved and missed. 🙂

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  38. Hello Julie, I only just found your blog a couple of days ago and I love it. How generous of you to give away one of your gorgeous little animals- I would so much love to have one. Happy anniversary !

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  42. What a generous idea and congratulations on the anniversary. x PS I think it is safe to say you’d never be forgotten by your readers, however long you were away for. I even added a ‘blogroll’ to my blog to see when my summer holiday buddies came back! x

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  44. What a lovely thing to do..give away one of your delightful knitted animals. If I win I will give it to my lovely mum who will be 80 in October. Happy Anniversary.

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  46. Congratulations and welcome back! I’m just learning to knit, but have been reading your site for a while now. I especially love the hedgehog updates!

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  47. Three years is a long time Julie. I feel myself slowing down after 2.5, but somehow the lure of friendship just keeps me from straying too far.
    Here’s to many more (years and friendships).

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  48. Hi, happy anniversary, i found your blog some day ago, I’m Italian and i love to much your little cotton rubbits, i hope that one of this can arrive in Italy.Sorry for my english!

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  50. Ooh how wonderful, 3 years already. I always love what you create. I would love to win one of your rabbits, but I have to say I would have to give it to my niece as she has a favourite bunny that I gave her 9 years ago now and she has worn it to bits but wont part with it. She lost her mum 2 months ago so perhaps one of your little rabbits could replace it for her.

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  51. Happy Anniversary – three years is very impressive. I’ve said it before but I love your toys (and cakes) and really admire you for your strength and determination in everything life throws at you
    April xx

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  56. Hi Julie
    Lovely to have you back! And congratulations on your third anniversary- it doesn’t seem like a whole year since you were celebrating your second year- it feels like yesterday!
    Glad you had a happy but uneventful summer.
    Katie

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  59. Happy Anniversary, Julie!
    Your sweet toys make the world a sunnier place!!
    I´ve knitted the teeny tiny rabbits for my 4 children and they LOVE them!!!

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  65. Yeah you’re back – we’ve all missed you in blogsphere. Would love to be the new adopted mother to a little cotton rabbit, would take great care of him or her. Hugs Jx (from NZ)

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  67. Hi =)
    Happy anniversary :O)
    I’ve been lurking in the shadows, looking at your blog for a long time and really get so inspired by your work. The colours you choose and the sweet things you make. I’ve just started my own blog so if you by any chance is going 2 have a look I just wanna say that it’s under construction….
    Thanks for inviting us into your world, and for being so personal in your blog. It makes it one of my favourites. pardon my bad spelling
    Have a jolly good day :O)

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  68. Happy Anniversary. Yours was the first blog I ever came across when I was searching for something on Google. I read lots now but still love yours and think your creations are fantastic. Fingers crossed!!

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  71. Happy Blogging Anniversary! Your little cotton friends are so gorgeous and full of personality. I always look forward to seeing what you’ll knit next. Welcome back :o)

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  74. Looks like a lotta commenting-love heading your way.
    A hearty congratulations on your blog milestone and for making it through the summer and for hanging in there during toilet training and for continuing to nurture the creative side of you!

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  75. Happy blogiversary! I just found your blog yesterday, and added it to the list of my favorites. I’d love to win a bunny. I have 3 angora (real) bunnies at home. Maybe you would consider making one in angora!

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  77. Hi,
    I have been reading your blog for over a year now but this is my first comment!
    I have been unable to work for quite some time due to ME and it is truely inspirational to read your posts and see your cute cuddly creations. It brightens up these gloomy days (I mean the weather!)…
    Happy anniversary 🙂

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  81. Happy Anniversary!!
    A cotton friend would be a real treat and my daughter is 18 on Sunday, doesn’t time fly!!!!! 🙂 =) =]

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  83. Happy Anniversary Julie! Looking forward to hearing about your summer and getting to see more of your lovely work!

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  85. YOU make our world a sunnier place!
    I’m sure that one of your lovely little cotton friends would love moving to Tuscany for a change, my daughter would adopt him immediately and I could speak to him/her in English sometimes in case he would feel homesick! This means I would LOVE to win one of them of course! 😉
    All the best
    Gallina the Italian hen
    (keeping her fingers crossed)

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  86. Lovely to have you back, hope you enjoyed a restfull holiday.
    I would love and cherish a little cotton rabbit.
    All the best

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  89. Happy anniversary! Hopefully i will still be blogging in 3 years like you. I just love your knitted animals and have been trying to get one on etsy. I’m sure i’ll have one one day.

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  94. Welcome back – you’ve been missed
    But our loss has been Amy and Toby’s gain – you definately have your priorities right!
    How’s the badger coming along?
    Love
    Janet

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  96. Welcome back! I started reading your blog drawn in by the adorable softies that you knit but I return because I am intrigued by the story of your little boy. My sister has 5 year old twin boys who we suspect have some sort of autism spectrum disorder. She’s had an uphill battle getting a correct diagnosis. Reading about your little boy and seeing the parallels help me understand my nephews a little better.Thank you. You are an inspiration.

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  98. Congrats!!!!3 years of blogging and loving every blog of it.I do not start my day until I have checked out your blog and all your beautiful knitted creations!!!
    Keep up the wonderful work you do!!!

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  100. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
    Please put my name in the hat for a super cute Monkey girl…the LCR gang heren across the pond would love to get into some Monkey Business!

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  101. Julie,
    It is wonderful having your blog back. I look forward to it so much. I sure your summer must have been very stressful, but I am also sure that you handled it beautifully, and I admire you very much for that.
    Personally, I hate to see the summer end,
    but I guess I wouldn’t want to live in a place where the seasons didn’t change either.
    Susan Dean

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  102. Who can resist coming out of lurkdom for a sweet little bunny? Of course, my 4 year old (autistic, starting reception on Monday and I can’t wait. It’s been a looong Summer!) is insisting that lurkdom is not a word. What is it with pedantic kids?

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  105. Welcome back Julie!
    I couldn’t wait to read your blogs again and see what other nice cuties you’ve made.

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  107. Happy Anniversary Julie!
    I’m still new to blogging, but enjoy it a lot.
    I love your blog and have it in my favorite list of daily blogs.
    Your creations are just amazing! What a great talent you have!
    All the best!
    Sue

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  109. Great to have you back. I’m glad you enjoyed the summer.
    I really adore your beautiful cotton friends!
    love
    Erika

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  113. I’m so pleased that all the comments people leave make your day – I know I enjoy reading the posts people leave for me, although I don’t receive half as many! Its funny how such a simple thing can give so much pleasure to others. Great to have you back and I’m looking forward to seeing if you have developed any new additions to your little cotton friends. I hope that everything is going well with your family and that your little son is doing well – it must be difficult for you all, but as you say, at least you have an outlet that gives you and others a little light at the end of the tunnel….

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  114. The animals are all so precious it would be really hard to choose if I were the lucky winner! Happy Anniversary too!

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  116. Wow look at all your comments, you have certainly been missed. can’t wait to see what you’ve been knitting over the holidays, would be even better if I won one but I’m happy to look for now as your toys always make me smile.
    x Clare

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  118. Happy blogaversary! WOW 3 years… I’ve only been blogging since april this year. Trying to fit both blogging & my hobbies around the hectic life of my toddler is challenging to say the least! With all you manage to do you are an inspiration 🙂

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  121. Welcome back after the summer. I was so excited to see that you were back because I just love reading all about the hedgehogs and the little guys that you knit.
    I am a knitter also and have just opened my own Etsy shop.
    I think your knitted toys are the best I have ever seen. I can only aspire to be as good as you.
    Nicole

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  122. Glad to have you back again! So sad to see the end of summer (well what little of it we’ve had) but so glad to see the kids back at school again!

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  130. Happy 3rd Anniversary!!!
    Doesn’t time fly, I have been reading your blog for a while now and love it, I am glad your back blogging, I missed it over the summer. Cheers to many more years of fun blogging!

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  131. Welcome back! You have quite a following, there is no way we would forget about you! Why? Because not only do you have an amazing talent, and we love your little rabbits, etc., but also because we admire your love and care you give your little boy. To take the summer off to dedicate your time to him speaks volumes of your commitment to giving him the best of all of you. Welcome back and I look forward to seeing more of your precious creations!

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  133. Happy Anniversary! I love reading your blog.
    Would love to win one of your little rabbits. Thanks for a great giveaway.

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  134. welcome back sweetie! we’re really waiting for your return and never will you be forgotten……….
    love lots
    X

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  135. Happy, Happy Anniversary! What would the blog world be without Little Cotton Rabbits????
    Oh Me Oh Me Oh Pick Me!!!! (‘Cause if I win it could be picked up or delivered personally LOL!!!)

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  136. My daughter is off to China next month and hopefully she will catch up with Ming Ming so we can send you a photo of her in her home!!

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  138. This is my first post here, but I have admired your blog for a few months now. Beautiful beautiful work! Please never stop 🙂 I’m sure whomever wins your little lovely will be more than happy with it.
    Have a wonderful Anniversary!

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  139. Happy Anniversary! I love your work, and find your blog honest, inspiring and just gorgeous. Here’s to many more anniversaries!

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  141. Happy Anniversary Julie!
    The world would not be the same without your sweet little creations! Congrats on three years! May there be many more…
    Maria

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  142. Happy anniversary. Thanks for sharing your work and life online. Really does give one perspective in all aspects of life.

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  143. Congrats! My 5 year-old daughter (who just started kindergarten) and I have been drooling over your cute stuffies for the longest time and I never do manage to make your sales. I do hope we win! 🙂

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  146. Not a chance to win I know – but I have missed your blog and visiting your little knitted friends. Sounds like you had a lovely Summer and I hope your son settles back into his routine. Hope to see “Bil”the badger very soon too!

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  147. Happy Anniversary, Julie! I can’t believe it’s been three years! 🙂 Your blog is lovely – and “real” if that makes any sense. I am grateful you share so much of yourself with us.

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  149. Happy Anniversary! I’ve not posted before but have been enjoying your blog for a few months now. I would love to win one of your beautiful knit animals! Thank you for this wonderful giveaway!

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  151. What a wonderful way to welcome us all back! Kids are in school, the weather feels like fall is on it’s way and it is time for more fun craft inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win a cute surprise.
    Enjoy the day, Rose and all, in Vermont

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  152. Hi Julie
    Welcome back and Happy Bloggoversary! Hope you’re enjoying your cuppa and a bit of p&q!!!
    All the best,
    Sandra S

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  153. so glad you’re back! i’ve checked your blog everyday this summer, waiting for you to return! i simply love the things you create.
    :O) kristen

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  154. Wow! 152 comments so far…. I have your site bookmarked and visit while I’m at work. It cheers me up. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

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  155. Happy Anniversary! Welcome back from your summer holiday. I read and enjoy your blog because it is about real life and its joys and challenges. You reveal yourself to be a kind, loving, creative, and caring spirit.

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  165. I’ve discovered your blog just as you went offline for a bit. I’ve been keeping an eye out for your return as I love your little knitted friends and your blog is so visually appealing.
    I’ve got the potty training to come soon, so all the tips I can get will help me along the way too.
    Happy anniversary

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  169. Happy Anniversary Julie,
    It’s wonderful how many of us missed your blog to see what new rabbits or cakes you might have posted.
    Everyone needs a break and yours was well deserved. I am looking forward to more of your lovely creations!

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  170. Happy Anniversary!!!
    So glad you are back. We missed you! Even though I never manage to be online when your new beautiful toys are posted for sale, I LOVE looking at your amazing work! 😉 Hopefully one day the timing will be just right and I’ll be able to purchase one of your lovely pieces for my daughter!
    Take care,
    Kathy C. (Hillsboro, Oregon, USA)

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  172. Welcome back! It sounds like you had a lovely summer!
    I have really gotten into knitting lately – and it would be an honor to have one of your little creations.

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  173. Hi I dont blog often but you are a true inspiration as a mum and as a creative crafter Thanks for a great blog happy anniversary x

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  175. Hi Julie,
    Happy Anniversary! a GREAT BIG HELLO from Singapore!Your blog is on top of my fav blog list! I’m always looking forward to read!
    Keep it up!
    Cheers
    Charlene

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  177. Welcome Back and Happy Anniversary!
    I just started knitting few weeks ago. I was looking for idea online and discovered your blog! I am so happy I found it! I am looking forward to all of your little cotton friends in the future!

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  178. Hi Julie,
    I am one of those who visit your blog regulary, always adoring the cute little knitted toys. I have already tried some of your free patterns (the mini stockings) and everybody wants to have some, so I will be busy before christmas…
    I also wanted to congratulate on your third blogging year.
    Thanks a lot for your lovely inspiring blog.
    Claudia

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  180. Happy Anniversary! Your little cotton rabbit thoughts could not be forgotten even after a well deserved break. Thank you for the giveaway – and congratulations and thanks again.

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  181. Wow! I think I have a serious case of monkey love!
    I’m awestruck that you can find the time to knit – AND keep your little ones out of the yarn! My son is 2, and there’s no way I can have the needles or the yarn within his sight – he loves pulling out stitches!
    Happy blogaversary!

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  182. I had surgery on July 1st, as I was recovering I would check your blog each day. When I didn’t see any new posting I became concerned. I’m glad you are back and everyone is doing fine. I look forward to reading your enteries again.
    Lisa

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  185. Congratulations on the anniversary. And welcome back from your summer break.
    Just as your readers make your days brighter, so your lovely posts and your gorgeous knitted friends make our days smilier too!

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  186. Welcome back! That dotted bunny sure would
    look great on a T-shirt! Thanks for the chance
    of a bunny and a wonderful blog. The bunnies sure are totally cute! and a real example of how sometimes adversity brings out the best in folks. Wishing you a happy day!

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  189. Wondering if you were missed? . . . um. . . yes! So glad you’re back, getting into the swing of things. . . (& so smart to give yourself time!) Although I’m leaving a comment. . . I am practicing patience to ‘adopt’ one of your sweet little cotton friends. . . (the best things takes time!) – but wanted to welcome you back home to the blogging world! xo, Bren

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  190. Congratulations! How could you and your friends be forgotten? I’d love to be entered in the drawing, since as hard as I try, I can never manage to buy a little cotton rabbit! 🙂

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  191. I’m so glad you’re back! I missed your posts so much I kept checking back to see if you had changed your mind and decided to blog! :@D
    You really have kept me going through the painful process of learning to knit. I saw your post at work and starting to design a bag in my mind…so you really do inspire me :@)

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  192. Congrats and welcome back. I’d like to pretend that I want to win a little fox for my daughter who recently had a birthday – but let’s be honest, I want one for MY birthday, which is coming up! 🙂

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  193. Happy Blogaversary…glad to see you back. We missed you. Hope that all is well with you and your family! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us this year!

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  195. welcome back and I hope you had a lovely summer and happy anniversary. Prepare yourself for the onslaught , I wonder how many posts you will get this time? 😉
    lisa x

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  197. Welcome back! I’ve checked so many times over the summer. Really looking forward to catching up again and being soothed by your photos and creations.
    I have my fingers crossed for a little cotton rabbit – giveaway or purchase!
    And congratulations on your anniversary as well.
    Take care

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  202. Welcome back. Happy Anniversary,
    Hope you had an awesome summer.
    Look forward to all your new creations.
    xoxo
    Nicole

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  203. Happy Blogiversary!! Hope you are having a great summer and can’t wait to see what you’ve been creating for us to wish for.

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  204. Your knitted creations ALWAYS make me smile.
    I would be so thrilled to win one, even a print of one of your photos would be lovely!! I still think you should consider making notecards using prints of some of the photographs you take of your cotton critters.
    Welcome back!

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  206. Welcome back and Happy Anniversary! Hope you had a lovely summer break – shame we didn’t have too much summery weather!

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  209. Welcome back Julie–
    As school starts back up all us parents are reeling with transitions. The flip side is a little more time with out kids. Glad you got the package. 🙂

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  210. Congratulations on your third year. I can’t wait to see what rabbits you are creating now. I thoroughly enjoy visiting your blog and shop.

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  214. Happy 3rd Anniversary, Julie!
    It is good to have you back. You have been missed. I always look forward to not only your little cotton friends, but also the beautiful pictures you post. Thank you for being such a wonderful blogger!
    Lisa Imhof 🙂

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  215. Happy Blogiversary! I hope things can slow down for you now that you and the kids can get back into a “normal” routine.
    I just love all of the animals you create and I must say I really love your “little cotton rabbit story”. It’s wonderful! Someday I do hope to be lucky enough to get one of your creations!
    Vickie

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  216. Wow!!! Happy Anniversary!!! That is a wonderful occasion to celebrate!!! I love your little creations, maybe I’ll be a lucky owner of one!!!!
    Congrats!!

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  217. Wow time flies! I missed reading your blog over the summer break. I’m glad you are back and blogging again. You always have such nice photos.

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  218. Hi Julie! Happy anniversary & congratulations! You’re toys are just adorable & I love them! I wish I could buy them all!

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  219. It’s always so good to see you posting! I love hearing about your family, and the hedgehogs, and the wondrous adventures your little cotton critters go on!
    It would be such an honor to have a Little Cotton somebody come live in my home!

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  220. It is lovel to see you back again in blog land. Oh i’d love to win a little cotton rabbit so i’ll keep my fingers and toes crossed. Jane x

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  221. Hi Julie!
    Welcome back! Of course I’d absolutely LOVE to win one of your adorable knitted toys. I am expecting my very first grand child soon and it would be so wonderful to give the baby one of your rabbits or bears. Everytime I tried to buy one on your sale days I was always late, and they’d be sold out and I’d be left crying
    ;-(
    So fingers crossed that the randomizer will pick my name! If I do win I’ll be away on vacaton until Sunday, so I’ll contact you back then. Do I sound optimistic? I am! 🙂
    Hugs, Pat in New York

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  222. WOW! It took me forever to get to the end of these comments! I get excited when i have more than three responses to one of my posts! hahaha Welcome back from your rest time Julie. I hope you had some peaceful time for yourself. I too do a lot of caregiving and i know what that job takes out of a person. Anyway i love your little dolls and would love to win one someday…thanks, mare

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  224. Happy Anniversary and welcome back. I am just sure a little cotton fellow would really like a cozy nest in Iowa where there is lots of lovely clover. He could visit with two alpaca friends (over the fence, of course) as well as the new chicks in the hen house. Best of luck to all and again we are very glad you are back. What a lovely community this has turned out to be. Kris

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  225. Happy Blogiversary! I missed your blogging this summer, but I totally understand the need to take a break. Your knitting is such an inspiration to me!

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  230. Welcome back Julie! Love your items and am HOPE, HOPE, HOPING I WIN!!!! Your bunnies are beautiful (as is everything else)! Please pick me!
    Chris in WI

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  231. Great that you’re back! My son loves looking at the photos of your adorable rabbits, so he’s happy with the promise of more to come!
    Thanks!
    -Michael-Lyn

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  232. Hi Julie
    My little boys just love their rabbits but I desperately want one for myself so I have something to cuddle. I will have every finger and every toe crossed in the hope that my name is pulled out in this wonderful giveaway. How generous of you. Do hope that you feel refreshed and enjoyed your time off. Many hugs, Catherine

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  233. Congratulations, I’ve missed you!
    And ohhh, a little cotton animal friend (maybe for my seventh child on his way) is still on my wishlist.
    So, I keep my fingers crossed ;o)

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  238. Julie, Congratulations on your third year. By the look of all the comments (holy moly) you haven’t been forgotten but greatly missed. I look forward to reading you posts and especially look forward to seeing all your lil’ creations…hugs, Ellen

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  240. Oh my gosh, oh my gosh can’t wait. I also keep an I on you and your little friends. Sign me up. Take comfort in the excitement your blog brings.

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  241. Happy Anniversary! Your blog and animals always make me smile and I think that you are amazing! Welcome back! Leslie

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  242. Three years has gone by so fast! Welcome back from summer break; sometimes I think the real break comes when the routine starts up again 🙂

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  244. Happy Anniversary – Three lovely years of blogging for all us Cotton Rabbit fans.
    Glad to have you back after the holidays. I hope the ‘hedgehog watch’ camping was fun!

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  246. You have a lot of fans!! I’m glad you had a nice holiday. Keep missing the toys on ETSY, but I’m still hoping for a rabbit someday. Take care! Jaci 🙂

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  247. Happy 3rd Anniversary Julie! I love reading your blog and love, love your knitted creatures. I wish you many, many more anniversaries!!

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  249. Glad to hear you are back in knitting action. Your perspective on autism is refreshing to so many parents, and the knitted fellows are a giant dose of charm. I’m hoping my name is drawn for my twin sister’s baby due in March!

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  253. Happy Anniversary! Looks like there is a lot of competition for your give away. I would love to win one of your cute little animals. :~)

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  254. Happy Anniversary Julie. I love reading your blog and I LOVE your work. I am a proud owner of one of your creations.
    By the way Iris (the Bunny) loves her new home in Nebraska.

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  255. Dear Julie,
    Happy Anniversary! I am so happy that you are back. It’s like there was a HOLE in Blogland without you and your adorable softies! I’m crossing my fingers and toes that I’ll be picked! Thanks for the opportunity! Best wishes for continued success, happiness and time to relax! 🙂

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  259. Sounds like you have had a wonderful summer.
    Happy Anniversary. I really enjoy your little cuties!

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  262. joyeux aniversaire je me réjouis d’avoir la chance de gagner l’un de vos magnifiques petits animaux

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  271. Happy Anniversary, Julie!
    Glad to have you back…anxiously awaiting word on the baby hedgehogs! Happy blogging!

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  273. Welcome back! I never seem to have much success when I peek into your etsy shop but I will keep trying. The time difference is a killer when I have tried looking at your blog and purchasing something.
    It goes to show that your work is greatly appreciated by all.

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  276. Happy Anniversary! I love reading your blog and your little friends are the cutest! I would love to win one…

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  279. Hello, and congratulations on your blogue aniversary!!
    Iwish I win, because I love your cotton animals!
    I am pregnant and I want my baby to have a beautifull cotton friend!!!

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  283. Congratulations on your blogiversary!! I have missed seeing all your awesome creations while you were on break.

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  284. Your blog is always an inspiration.Your work is wonderful.
    My bunny lives on her own Tinker Toy hammock made just for her by one of my daughters.

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  285. Congratulations on 3 years of blogging! I enjoy stopping by to visit your wonderful creations and see what is happening in your life.

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  288. Happy Anniversary! Your rabbits are GORGEOUS … and I love seeing all the other knitted species making an appearance for the first time!

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  293. Happy anniversary! Hoping to finally meet with one of your friends. 😉 I promise to have my kids wash their hands before playing with it… if I win! lol!

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  295. Great to have you back.Really missed you over the summer.Friends visited whose son is autistic and it really makes one realise how difficult life can be.I know there is ahuge range in the Autism spectrum and each individual poses his/her own problems.Our little friend loves apples and he kept raiding the fruit bowl.I was finding cores for days!!Barbara

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  300. You are incredibly talented, I look forward to reading your blog entries and seeing the knitted toys you make. Thanks for doing what you do and sharing it all online.

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  304. So good to have you back, even if I’m insanely jealous that your tomatoes riped. We had so much rain they went from green to mush:(
    Happy blogaversary!

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  306. Hi Happy Anniversary, it’s mine to I am 20ys married and I just can’t beleive it.It’s gone so fast, whhat about a lovely little rabbit with a horseshoe on it’s jumper.
    Rabbit foot is suppose to be luckey and a horeshoe for the wedding part. Hope you have a great day like mine.

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  310. Good to see you’re back and that you have lots of good memories as well as the not so good.
    Love the bubbles pic – a lovely way of summing it all up. Happy anniversary.

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  313. LOVE YOU! I HOPE I WIN, I HOPE I WIN. I HOPE I AM THE RANDOM NUMBER! Big hug for your generosity. One of your lovelies would make a very special addition to my world. Deb

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  315. Hi Julie,
    So glad you are back, you were missed. I agree that the uneventful times are sometimes the best.
    Congratulations on three years too.
    dianne

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  316. Congratulations Julie. I wish you every success!
    You deserve it.
    I know you will be here for years to come….
    Love Laura

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  317. Congratulations Julie. I wish you every success!
    You deserve it.
    I know you will be here for years to come….
    Love Laura

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  318. Congratulations Julie. I wish you every success!
    You deserve it.
    I know you will be here for years to come….
    Love Laura

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  319. Congratulations Julie. I wish you every success!
    You deserve it.
    I know you will be here for years to come….
    Love Laura

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  320. Congratulations Julie. I wish you every success!
    You deserve it.
    I know you will be here for years to come….
    Love Laura

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  321. Congratulations Julie. I wish you every success!
    You deserve it.
    I know you will be here for years to come….
    Love Laura

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  322. Congratulations Julie. I wish you every success!
    You deserve it.
    I know you will be here for years to come….
    Love Laura

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  323. Congratulations Julie. I wish you every success!
    You deserve it.
    I know you will be here for years to come….
    Love Laura

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  324. Congratulations Julie. I wish you every success!
    You deserve it.
    I know you will be here for years to come….
    Love Laura

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  328. I was feeling down, I read your blog, I cheered up! Not only your knitting is inspirational, Julie – you are too. Best wishes to you, Amy and Toby.

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  329. How exciting! a prize draw, can’t wait- you see there is a lttle light in the darkness(rubbish wk so far and its not over yet)

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  330. Yey!! you are back! you are back! it’s been such a lonely summer.. as many of you have been away, my work days have been sooo boring. No many daily cute distractions.. but now you are baack!! yippeeee!! AND you are giving away!! I’m crossing my fingers and kissing my lucky charms!!

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  331. Dear Julie!
    Happy Anniversary!! Glad you had a nice break! So happy to see you back as well!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  332. Hi Julie! It’s so good to have you back and be able to visit your site and know you’re happily knitting some sweet lil creatures again! Hope you were able to get some rest during the summer! Welcome back and happy anniversary! Diana 🙂

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  333. Hi Julie, welcome back. Looking forward to more posts from you soon.
    One of your Little Cotton Monkeys would be a really welcome addition here at the stuffed monkey sanctuary.

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  334. Happy Blogiversary, Julie!
    Nice to see you back, and boy oh boy oh boy! Would I love to give one of your wee creations a happy home here in Canada? I sure would!!
    Will keep trying on the timed sales too! Love your little animals sooo much!
    Cheers, tamara

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  336. Happy Anniversary! A great achievement, two years of blogging. And your animals! I am struck speechless, an unheard of condition for me.
    Many happy hoppy returns!
    Dee

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  337. Heavens! 325 comments!!! Just proves how glad we all are to see you back!
    Happy blogaversary ~ it always makes my day to see a post from you!! x

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  338. hi there julie.
    well done with your blog, you keep me inspired in my own crafty life.
    regards a British viewer.
    amanda

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  339. Welcome back Julie. Missed your lovely knitted creations, and can’t wait to see what you’ve produced over the summer (if you’ve had time with the children home from school).

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  340. Hi Julie,
    Glad you are back from a well deserved break…. hoping to win… but also nagging you for a book….i know, i know, you already explained that.. but.. Please please please publish something with all of your awesome photos and patterns…. your talent is amazing… Dianna

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  342. Your blog,ideas,& beautiful photos are my haven from my barmy,battling brood ! Welcome back-missed ya x
    Sarah.

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  343. Happy Anniversary Julie!!! Your creations are so beautiful! I hope you keep doing this for many many years! Hugs! Maxene

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  346. Hi Julie! Welcome back! I have missed you and your wonderful blog this summer. Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful creations. Keeping my fingers crossed that I will be the lucky one this time!!
    All the best to you and your lovely family.
    Karen

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  347. Hello, I’ve been checking your esty shop but it has always been empty. I’m happy to be paitent and when the time comes I will have a little cotton friend who will have been worth the wait.
    Love your work.
    Jess

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  348. i have been checking your blog faithfully to see if you were back! i:m happy to see that you now are!!! what a generous giveaway!!
    i love your animals!!
    Tracy

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  351. Happy Anniversary, Julie! What a delight and a gift your creations are to all who are lucky enough to see. . .let alone own!They bring a smile to my face just thinking about them. Here’s to many more anniversaries and many, many more little cotton rabbits!
    Edwina

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  359. Hi Julie,
    You do SUCH beautiful work that it would be an honor to win one of your lovely toys!
    Congratulations on 3 years strong!
    Sarah

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  362. wow Julie a world record at 354 comments left!!! you’ll have to use a computer generator, it’d be far too many slips of paper to write! i would adore to win a little cotton rabbit of my choosing. so can you enter my name along with the others. i will tell the bunnies – both ‘little cotton’ and real ones, to keep their paws crossed
    and welcome back to blogging hun, kat xx

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  364. P.s. sorry i forgot to say….Rosemary (little cotton R) says to tell you she is honoured to still remain on your blog banner and would be very very sad should she ever be replaced. she feels like a cover girl and likes the attention with all the visitors to your blog seeing her photo every day!!! so thank you on her behalf ( :

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  366. Hello Julie,
    Welcome back and Happy 3rd year anniversary! Many more happy years knitting and being the best mom that you can …
    Best regards

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  367. Hello Julie,
    Welcome back and Happy 3rd year anniversary! Many more happy years knitting and being the best mom that you can …
    Best regards

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  368. Hello Julie,
    Welcome back and Happy 3rd year anniversary! Many more happy years knitting and being the best mom that you can …
    Best regards

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  369. Hello Julie,
    Welcome back and Happy 3rd year anniversary! Many more happy years knitting and being the best mom that you can …
    Best regards

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  370. Hello Julie,
    Welcome back and Happy 3rd year anniversary! Many more happy years knitting and being the best mom that you can …
    Best regards

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  371. Hello Julie,
    Welcome back and Happy 3rd year anniversary! Many more happy years knitting and being the best mom that you can …
    Best regards

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  372. Hello Julie,
    Welcome back and Happy 3rd year anniversary! Many more happy years knitting and being the best mom that you can …
    Best regards

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  373. Hello Julie,
    Welcome back and Happy 3rd year anniversary! Many more happy years knitting and being the best mom that you can …
    Best regards

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  374. Hello Julie,
    Welcome back and Happy 3rd year anniversary! Many more happy years knitting and being the best mom that you can …
    Best regards

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  375. How many comments? Good grief woman, you’re getting a bit popular aren’t you?!!!
    Welcome back and well done for persevering with potty training. Take a gold medal for effort.
    Now onto this giveaway, not wishing to seem greedy, I’d love a little monkey to go with the rabbits… please Mr Computer Generator, sir!

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  377. Hi Julie
    I have emailed you several times before, but have never had a reply! I am wondering how on earth you are going to read all 360 comments today! Good luck! Like everyone else, I love your knitted animals. I am addicted to knitting (see my website!), and rarely buy other people’s knitting, but I would buy yours if I had half the chance (have tried and failed several times).
    Keep up the good work!
    Lots of love and best wishes
    Libby

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  378. Happy Anniversary! A great achievement, two years of blogging. And your animals! I am struck speechless, an unheard of condition for me.
    Many happy hoppy returns!
    Dee

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  379. Hi Julie,
    Great to have you back blogging. Missed it over the summer. Oh, to get a little cotton rabbit would be a dream come true.
    Happy Blogaversary.

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  381. Ciao Julie!
    Happy Bloggiversary from me too!
    My little ones are crossing their fingers hoping to hug one of your sweet animals!
    La speranza è l’ultima a morire!
    baci

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  382. Congratulations on blogging for 3 years Julie. I would LOVE to win a little friend – goodness knows I miss out ever time there is a sale! Fiona

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  383. Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful place to visit and dream of having a Little Cotton Rabbit come to live with me.
    Dee

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  384. Happy anniversary !
    So glad to see you back. I’ve missed your posts.
    Hope threre will be soon lots of Little Cotton Rabbits pictures (and maybe one of a finished lovely little badger).
    Greetings to you and your family.

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  385. Congratulation on your anniversary. So good to have you back blogging. Your little critters and cakes are one of the best parts of my day. Your work is amazing. I have a 33 year old son who is autistic so hang in there and know that with love and work, they can succeed.

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  387. Welcome back! You were missed! I can’t seem to be quick enough at the keyboard to get a sweet cotton mouse for my daughter …. I am hoping my luck will change with the random drawing! Wish me luck!

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  388. Happy Anniversary, alas, i am not so hopeful
    on the drawing, but I am sure whoever wins
    will be most appreciative of your special
    talent you are so willing to share with the
    world. God Bless You, Mary

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  390. Welcome back after the hols!
    Thanks for sharing your thoughts and achievements with us
    I don’t seem to be quick enough to buy one of your beautiful creations so here’s hoping.. jx

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  392. Hi Julie
    I’ve checked your blog regularly since you signed off for “summer vacation” in hopes that you would pop in one day, so I am delighted you are back now. Congratulations on your anniversary, and I think it is you who brings the smiles to all of us with your adorable rabbits, monkeys, elephants, foxes, etc. I can’t wait to see your new “babies.”

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  393. I love your blog! It’s so inspirational. Your knitted toys are so sweet and special. Thanks for sharing with us

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  394. Welcome back. I missed you. Had to get my little fix by looking at the pictures everyday. So beautiful. I hope I win a bunny. I love them. Thanks for just allowing the oppurtunity to win. P.S. I just bought one of those knitting bags. I bought the blue Sprig one. I love it.

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  395. Aren’t the photos of your little cotton animals in their new homes lovely?! That’s a sure sign that they’re cherished.
    Keep up the good work (please).
    From Katie (a regular and hopeful visitor to your etsy shop)

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  399. Hey Julie,
    I think that it is a testament to the wonderfulness that you create that this comment should come in at or about 383! Not only are you a wonderful knitter and character designer…but you’re a good person. You are caring, supportive and kind towards others you have never (and probably will never!) meet. I would luuuuuurve to win one of your little guys, don’t get me wrong. But I would be happier to let you know, on the anniversary of your blogging that what you do is more than just knitting…..in so many ways. Have a great weekend – Jen

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  400. Hi Julie! Wellcome back!. I often come here even if I don’t leave any comment… I’ve begun to knitt your little Christmas stocking! How amusing to knit they are!!
    Love
    Beatrice

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  403. How delightful to hear you are back. I often come to your blog or etsy store, just to look at your animals. They have such personality and character, and I love the names you choose! They always brighten my day. Thank you for sharing about your life and family, and thank you for your creativity and generosity! I look forward to hearing more. I am a grandmother, and my grandchildren are the light of my life! I hope to get the opportunity to give one of your animals to my grandaughter, Maya!!
    Happy Fall to you……
    Susan

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  404. Hi Julie! Wellcome back!. I often come here even if I don’t leave any comment… I’ve begun to knitt your little Christmas stocking! How amusing to knit they are!!
    Love
    Beatrice

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  405. I always read your blog, although I seldom make comments. I wish you a happy next year, and wonderful Saturdays with some girly time with your daughter! (If I remember right, the boy is going to go to some “club” on Saturdays now?)

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  406. Julie,
    How could we forget about you!? We’ve just been anxiously awaiting your return, along with photos of hedgehogs and rabbits!!
    Dottie is still doing well in our house!

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  408. Hi Julie. Well you can imagine my delight to see your email in my inbox…it was a lovely surprise! Happy anniversary and please include my name in your giveaway draw. Fingers crossed for one of your treasures!kind regards Naz.

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  409. Congratulations on 3 years! It would be so exciting to win one of your darling creations… thank you for the opportunity for us all to enter the draw! You are a very talented lady, and I think rather clever to manage your time so well to accommodate this side of things and your lovely family. Inspirational! All the best 🙂

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  410. hi julie
    i have been lucky enough to see one of your bunnies in the flesh, but not so lucky that it wasnt mine, would love to win one
    welocme back and happy anniversay
    hugs
    anna x

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  411. Hi julie
    Great to have your positive, upbeat blog back and glad your summer break with children went well, though it must have been hard work too.You were certainly missed (I kept checking from time to time just in case!)
    Here’s to a good year ahead with school etc.
    Best wishes
    Teri

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  412. Julie,
    Happy Blogversary! Your flowers and veggies are beautiful. Love your blog, your stories, and how you focus on the positive. Thank you for a cheerful place to visit!

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  415. Hi Julie!!
    I am a student in Toronto, Canada, and happened upon your site last year, and am I ever glad I did!! I fell in love instantly with your little creations, you have an amazing talent!!
    I look forward to your future blogs!!
    Erin

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  416. Hi there!
    Glad to see the little animals are up and running about the site again. Pleas enter my name into your drawing, and thanks for having a drawing in the first place. 🙂
    Ellie

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  417. Welcome back and happy 3rd Anniversary (blogging).
    I just love your knitted toys. I have been trying to buy one for my grandson for a long time…always seem to miss ’em!
    Keep up the good work.
    Linda

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  419. Happy anniversary Julie.Your little knitted guys are the sweetest.I can tell I’m not the only fan of yours.Hope I’m lucky.

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  420. I hope it’s me 😀 I love your site and your work, lovely lovely colors, it feels like an enchanted land where there are never any troubles.

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  424. I’m so happy to see you back! I enjoy your blog immensely and had been missing you. 🙂 Hoping the mopping ends soon,
    samm

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  426. A bunny, an elephant a teddy too
    lovely animals knitted by you,
    3 happy years you have given us pleasure,
    I also would like to win one of your treasures.
    I am joining the list and hope for the best
    and will await the outcome along with the rest.
    Best wishes and well done. wendy

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  427. Welcome back. We’ve missed you but are pleased your summer was uneventful just as you wanted (most of it anyway).

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  428. I absolutely love your little rabbits I ve tried a few times to buy always too late, would love to be entered in your drawing.

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  432. Welcome back Julie! I hope that your holiday was wonderfully fun!! Can’t wait to see the new knit cuties!!

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  433. Hi Julie!
    Happy Anniversary!
    It’s great to have you and your little creatures back after your summer break. Have missed you.
    Take care,

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  434. I can’t wait to have may own cotton animal. They are just too cute. I seem to miss out on the auctions every time. But I know that when the time is right for me it will happen! Keep on knitting those babies.

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  435. Hi Julie,
    Welcome back. I love reading your blog and seeing all the wonderful creatures you create.
    Nancy Dillon

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  439. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Anniversaries are always fun. Your creations are so fun and just beautiful. I too am a knitter but not nearly as wonderous as you. I hope that some day you will sell the patterns so the rest of us can create them too. If not I hope to be a proud owner of one of yours!

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  441. Ooh, yes, please add me to the 400-plus other eager potential winners! It’s nice to see you back – I always enjoy following your blog.

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  442. Hi, Julie, glad you’re back. We missed all your posts about your day to day life. I can’t believe how many are trying to win one of your wonderful stuffed toys (myself included), but it’s a great testament to how much loved they are. Carolyn.

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  445. I’m so glad you are back. I’ve narrowed down my list of blogs that I like to visit, but yours is one I didn’t want to give up. Hope to hear more about daily things soon.
    Blessings…

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  446. Hello there. I began reading your blog just a little before you left for school break. I can’t say how many times I’ve checked back to see if you decided to come back early. So glad to see you as the calendar flipped to September.
    I’m in awe of your work and want to try my hand at them too. Until my work schedule abates somewhat, I will dream of your little friends and hope to offer them a home here with me one day soon.
    My best for your continued imagination and creativity!

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  448. Your critters are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with the world. I just love looking at them, you are so creative.

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  449. I am never quick enough when they are posted to Etsy so maybe a random drawing will help in my quest to for one of these sweeties. Thanks for sharing a little part of yourself. Happy anniversary

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  452. So glad you are back Julie. I missed your critter sneak previews,creative thoughts, honesty, sweet children happenings, hedgehog rescue stories and your beautiful garden — ours are burning up here in Texas!

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  453. Happy blog Anniversary and great giveaway. Your knitting animals sure will make people happy. I love knitting too, I hope I can knit some lovely animals someday!
    p.s. I guess here will have over 1,0000 comments overall ^++++^

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  454. congrats on your blogging anniversary!
    “So many comments , so my chances are slim
    but i suppose you’ve got to be in it to win!

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  455. Julie,
    I love, love, love your creations! I always look forward to seeing your next batch of critters. I think they are the loveliest stuffed animals I have seen. I’m never fast enough with my fingers to purchase one, but I would be thrilled to own one! =)

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  456. It’s great to have you back after the summer season. I read your blog every day. Arlene Eastwood

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  457. WELCOME BACK We in Australia are just starting Spring so a new little “Bunny member of the family” would be welcome. Here’s hoping. Tina D.

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  461. Glad you’re back and had an uneventful summer. Fall is a wonderful season, isn’t it? Cool crisp air, lovely colors and clacking knitting needles! 🙂

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  463. I love reading your blog and seeing what you have made. It is very inspiring. Wish I could knit like you.
    good luck.
    Have a great September.

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  468. You make our world a sunnier place 🙂 Even if I never win a Little Cotton Friend, I’ll always read your blog!!

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  469. It’s nice to have you back! Hope your summer was peaceful:-) I love your fox as it reminds me of my Shiba Inu pup!
    Laura

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  476. Yes, Happy Happy Anniversary. I just love your blog and I think you are so so talented. I just love all your creations. I would love love love to win one of your amazing animals. They are just adorable.

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  481. Wishing you a very happy anniversary Julie, may the next few years be as wonderful for you!
    All the best
    Claire
    PS Your animals are the best I’ve ever seen!!

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  482. Oh, woww!! 466 comments already – SO many lovers of your creations!! No wonder I never had a chance to get one… but maybe I have luck this time 😉
    Happy Anniversary to you!!

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  483. Happy Anniversary to a fabulous company and wonderful creator of such cute and lovable designs! Your blog is an absolute delight.
    Katie xx

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  485. So many comments to win one of your beautiful creations! Not sure if I stand a chance but as they say… you have to be in it to win it! One day I will hopefully manage to buy or win one of your beauties!
    Keep up the good work!
    Rosy x

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  486. Welcome back – I missed your beautiful blog over the Summer. I would love to give a home to one of your beautiful creations!

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  487. Congratulations on your blog anniversary! Keep up the good work – your blog always brings a smile to my face. You are beautifully talented and I wish you and your family the very best as you enter your 4th bogging year! xx

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  489. Crossing my fingers that I’m picked. If I won, little rabbit would join my menagerie over my sewing table. He most likely would become fast friends with funky sock monkey… 🙂

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  492. HI jULIE
    LOOKING FORWARD TO YOU BACK JULIE STILL LOOK EVERY DAY AND IN ETRY SHOP HOPE I CAN GET BIT LUCK THIS TIME CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE ALL OUR LITTLE FRIENDS AND READ YOUR STORYS.

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  494. Happy Blogiversary, Julie, and once again … welcome back! You set the standard for us all in so many ways, with your work and your words 🙂

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  501. I thought I’d send you a little anecdote that makes me smile and reminds me of summer now that it is sooooo cold and wet. My eldest son Benjamin was out in Grandad’s garden working with his Grandad (one of his favourite things to do). They were picking raspberries and Benjamin was heard to be saying quietly to himself over and over again “I must not eat the raspberries, I must put the raspberries in the bowl.” After a few minutes he was heard to say with great joy “Ah, a squished one, I can eat squished ones!”.

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  502. Happy anniversary, Julie! 🙂 You and your blog is a true inspiration to me, I stop by every day. Thank you for being there 🙂

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  504. Little Cotton Rabbits Welcome Back –
    Summer is always a “slow-down” time but
    so wonderful when spent with family. My
    daughter & her family (2 small grandsons)
    are with us presently. When the grandsons
    saw your knitted toys you should have seen
    their eyes light up! They really liked the
    monkeys. But to tell you the truth, all
    your work is just too beautiful. You should
    be very proud of your work. And that
    doesn’t come just from me, but hundreds
    that love your menagerie of animals!
    Toni F.

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  505. Good to have you back. I must also get back into the swing of things. I’ve let too much slide over the last few weeks….

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  508. That’s such a great news!
    I don’t think so I would be s lucky to win one of your sweet toys…but…
    Regards
    Beata

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  510. As if we wouldn’t come back to visit! Glad you’re back and that you survived the summer hols 🙂
    I had to scroll and scroll and scroll and scroll some more to be able to leave this comment, so I think with all that finger action, a Little Cotton Monkey should be mine! (fingers crossed)
    🙂
    ps. Happy Blogoversary

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  512. I just love reading your blog! Everytime I see a new little cotton rabbit design I just get warm fuzzies — you are so creative! Thank you for taking the time to share with us. I know your schedule is busy.

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  514. Glad to see you back and Happy Anniversary to you and your beautiful bunnies. I love them all.
    Gail xx

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  515. Hi, Happy Anniversary. I just wanted to congratulate you on the photography of the toys and cakes – you do an excellent job, the lighting is brilliant.
    Susan

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  516. Hey Julie i have just checked my email and found the giveaway notice from you, i would love to win a little cotton rabbit 🙂 x x

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  518. julie, nice you are back, i love visiting your blog
    i would love sooooooo much to have a number for me :D, but as i live soooo far away, i could understand…
    bigbig kisses, bye

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  519. Julie,
    You’ve been missed this summer. Can’t wait to see what you’ll be up to in the coming months. Welcome back!

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  520. Glad you had a good hol’s……Ours too was very uneventful……Looking forward to reading the blog again!!!!! How are your red shoes?
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  521. Glad you had a good hol’s……Ours too was very uneventful……Looking forward to reading the blog again!!!!! How are your red shoes?
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  522. Glad you had a good hol’s……Ours too was very uneventful……Looking forward to reading the blog again!!!!! How are your red shoes?
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  523. Glad you had a good hol’s……Ours too was very uneventful……Looking forward to reading the blog again!!!!! How are your red shoes?
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  529. Yeah you are back! Well Ihope I win because it will be the only way I ever get my hands on one of your adorable creations!!!!!

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  531. May God bless you and your family! Not only are your struggles not unnoticed by Him, but He remains right beside you through them all…..His love for you compels Him.
    Thank you for your uplifting and inspiring contribution to all of us in our struggles of life 🙂

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  534. congrats on your anniversary! the chance to win a bunny is fantastic…i’m always checking etsy to buy one!
    i love the the bubble and rainbow pics. you’ve captured summer.
    wendy

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  535. Hey there!!
    Happy anniversary!
    Chanced upon your blog while surfing for some knitting pattern! the teeny weeny patterns were what drawn me to explore more into ur blog! and my goodness! i really wished that i have chanced upon it earlier!!
    the blog is so nice! gives me a very calm and dreamy feeling..with all the knitted toys! wanted so much to get a share of ur creations in Etsy..bt looks like i am LATE! hee..i will definitely bcm a regular here! and Etsy!=)

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  536. I love your blog, your knitting and your honesty. Great to have you back. Your knitting inspires me to try some new knitting projects for the children in my life.

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  537. my daughter and i came across your site a few days ago and desperately would love one for her birthday – she is going to be two! she is so adorable like your knitted animals – heres hoping! Jenny and Rebecca x

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  539. Thank you so much for you lovely sunny site, it makes my world much happier.You’re so kind to give away one of your lovely animals. I’ve just taken up knitting and I haven’t quote worked up the confidence to try one of your lovely animals. Hope you had a lovely anniversary really hope you keep blogging.
    Love and Hugs
    Jennie

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  544. Hello Julie!
    Happy three year anniversary! That is fantastic! I always find it so amazing to look back and see how much things have changed and how I’ve grown in different areas. I have been a long time follower of your blog and consider myself one of your groupies! Hee hee! I hope beyond hope to be a proud mum of one of your little furry kids. Hopefully my dream comes true!

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  545. I am so inspired by your site – its enough just to see the photos of all your marvellous creations! Well done on rising above the difficulties of life and focusing on the lovelier aspects – your blog always makes me smile so hope you manage to keep it going for many years to come!

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  546. I too found myself in Holland, how I longed for Italy. But my windmill grinds the finest flour and my flowers are the brightest in any garden. It just took me some years to realise it. But 18 years on we got there, Still live in Holland but now speak fluent Dutch:o)
    She would love to win a little Rabbit
    xxx

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  547. Welcome back and happy blogaversary!
    I’ve yet to take the plunge and dust off my blog after a looong summer break – blogging never was my forte! Your creations are adorable :o)

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  548. Hi, Glad to see you back after your break.
    Wow Three years! Happy Anniversary and I hope there are lots more to come. Hope you enjoyed the Summer and that your weather was better than the wash out we’ve had in Ireland.
    Cele

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  551. Oh my goodness, I’ve been wanting one of your little cuties for some time now! I don’t know if I’ll have a chance, with over 500 comments, but it’s worth a shot!! 🙂 Glad to see you’re back!

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  554. Glad to see you back :0) i have been checking each day over the summer for your return although i have to say i enjoyed looking at the picture of your knitting bag each time, it just made me feel good and wanted to get my knitting out straightaway, keep up the good work. x

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  555. Your site is amazing! And your an inspiration to many people. Keep up the fantastic work. Although I wish I could knit, your work makes me want to learn so I could make such adorable things.

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  560. I’ve recently discovered your blog and I have to say it’s like a ray of sunshine in this gloomy summer. Your designs are like something out of bygone time of innocence. They are beautiful and so well made…and yes, I admit it, I’d love one too!

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  562. I work in a public library and have a knitting club every two weeks in the library. Besides knitting and sharing ideas we love to check out web sites. This is where I heard about you, your family, your blog and your wonderful cotton rabbits. Always a joy to look at.
    Welcome back and happy anniversary.
    Sincerely,
    Mary Lou

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  564. Welcome back! I’ve been peeking in almost every day hoping you were back but also happy for you to have some time off. Just LOVE your sweet little creations. Tina

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  567. Congratulations on writing your wonderful blog for so long. Thanks too for sharing your wonderful patterns with us
    I will shortly begin the Christmas stockings
    Eeek

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  568. Welcome Back!
    Congratulations and Happy 3rd Anniversary. I’ve been eagerly awaiting your return to the blog.
    What a thoughtful idea to give away one of your little cotton friends.
    Thanks,
    Keilly x

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  572. Happy Anniversary!!!!!!! Hope I can win, would love to have one of your cotton mice for my granddaughters birthday in December.

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  575. Happy anniversary, how time flies! I would love to win a new friend, I have tried to purchase one sooo many times but am not quick enough. Thank you xx

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  577. Welcome back Julie! It’s so nice to see you back again and I’m glad that your summer break has been more or less “uneventful”.
    Sonja
    xx

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  580. How could you think you would not be missed! i am so glad you are back, i love hearing about your children and projects on your needles! Here is to a wonderful anniversary, and many, many more years of blogging! keep up the fantastic job!!

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  581. Oh for a chance – but over 500 comments – still you have to be in to win – happy blogaversary too 🙂
    Rachel

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  582. Hello, I am Annebel and I’m 4 years old. I love to watch your bunnies on my mum’s computer and I would like to have one very much!!
    Big hug from Annebel

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  583. Glad you’re back with your lovely blog…Nice agapanthus, and healthy tomatoes…how did you manage that it all this rain?!

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  586. Hi Julie
    L ovely
    I nspirational
    T ales &
    T raumas of
    L oving & living with austism.
    E xceptional person (you!)
    C ourage & Cakes
    O bstinate
    T ears
    T antrums.
    O h good Amy, the veggies have grown.
    N akedness!
    R eality of
    A utism.
    B eautiful
    B unnies &
    I ncredible
    T alented
    S uperMum!
    Best wishes
    Sue x
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  588. Hi
    Welcome back! How could I forget about you…I love your blog. I cant believe you have been blogging 3 years..I havent even made one yet!!
    Thanks for the opportunity for a giveaway…hope its me :¬)

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  592. Hi! I just love your blog, your knitting and your beautiful photos – you are an inspiration. Especially loved the little hedgehog as we don’t have them. Shari W.

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  595. So excited that you are “home”.
    I checked etsy daily, but was secretly pleased you had a total break with your family. kind regards sheridan

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  598. Terrific animals — all my favorites are here, but the rabbit is the all time favorite. They look like the ones I dream of.
    Happy Blogging – looking forward to the next three years…

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  599. So happy you’re back and refreshed! Your animal friends are the most adorable I’ve seen!Please sign me up for your book when you write it!! Believe me, it will be a hit!

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  601. Welcome back Julie! Sounds like you had a lovely summer. I can’t wait for some little friends in your etsy shop!
    Kim in Ohio, USA

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  602. Hi Julie, long time reader 1st time commentator. Found you via Etsy, and I guess if I don’t win your giveaway I know where to buy one.
    Keep up the good work
    Rebecca from Newcastle in Australia. 🙂

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  603. Hello Julie!
    I just love what you do with your magical fingers!! You have definately been blessed… I think that one of your creations would be the perfect gift to my first-time grand-daughter of 2 weeks. Do you ship to Canada??
    Lyne from Quebec, Canada

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  604. Hey Julie,
    Welcome back! I know about summer vacations. I teach school and only get an eight week break from students. Just wanted you to know that Maurice is doing well. He is happy and doesn’t seem to have lost weight. He does want a friend…so I’m going to try again.
    Can’t wait to see the new animals…Maurice can’t wait too!
    SARA

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  606. How exciting! If only we could all win one of your little cotton friends, how happy we would be…=) I was amazed at the number of comments, you have a fan club going here!!! How special is that?! Happy Blogging Anniversary to you…and thank you for blogging. I love coming by to visit and see your adorable creations. someday might you sell a pattern or two for some basic little cotton friend? Just wondering. I do want to try and make one of your mini’s. thank you for the tutorial. I am not the most skillful knitter to be sure. Wishing you blessings, Maggie

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  607. May all your dark skies break out into rainbows! Happy Anniversary and best wishes for a successful school year.

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  609. hi, welcome back!
    if i win, you do not need to send an adorable rabbit all the way to southern california. either pick someone else or donate where it will confirm some love and well-being in a little heart.
    i’m just happy you’re back!

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  613. Hi, Congrats on 3 years. I have been following your site for sometime and checking etsy daily. I have not been able to score one of your knitted babies yet. Maybe this will be my chance. Thanks!!

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  614. 1 in 600 chance? You have so many admirers! Wishing myself luck! Glad to see you back and making more lovely animals!

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  615. Happy Anniversary!
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations and spreading so much happiness near and far! 😀

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  619. An ode to Julie –
    “We’ve missed your blogs,
    Your photos and tales
    We’re glad you’re back
    to inspire us all
    and brighten up our days”
    Happy anniversary – so glad you’re back. Hope you had a fantastic, enjoyable break.

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  623. Woah!!! 598 comments…have I read that right? I guess I have no chance, but congratulations!!!!!!! Miles of Smiles.

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  624. Happy anniversary (again). In a desparate bid to win a little cotton rabbit of my own, here’s another ode to Julie:
    “Your website is so gorgeous
    Your cute creatures make us scream
    They excite us and delight us
    To win one is our dream”
    I love your site, here’s to another happy three years blogging….

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  625. love your blog and your creations and happy anniversary – would love one of your lovely animals but as I am number 600 and I never win anything I won’t get my hopes up.
    Keep blogging!

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  626. Well Julie – you are surely not forgotten going by all the responses to this post – Yes I too would love to be the proud owner of one of your most beautiful creations – your post is the sole reason that I wanted to learn knitting – and since now that I have started it has opened up a whole new direction in my crafty thinking and also in my store – I am now stocking yarn and look at the new release knitting books in a totally different way – I am also starting up our own local stitch and bitch group with the first meeting being held next Wednesday night – so thankyou for the inspiration that I needed to get me going. Although I will say that I didn’t really need another craft to add to my long list but I am glad I did.

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  627. Welcome back, pleased you had a good holiday. I really missed reading your posts! Happy 3rd anniversary too. Good luck to me.

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  628. I’m a terrible knitter!! But I love your blog and beatiful creations… i’d love a little cotton friend too.. sigh
    Great to have you back!

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  631. Great to have you back!
    You are my gateway into the crafting world. I am helping to organise a craft fair to raise funds for my church. At the start of the (!) Summer, I stumbled across your website and I have been entranced by your work. I have taken a journey through all your recommended creative sites and have been inspired by the stories and ideas I found along the way – what a holiday I’ve had!
    Thank you for sharing your time, experience and expertise.
    Best, best wishes to you and your family. x

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  632. I am not sure how I discover your cute rabbits, but I am very happy with it, you have a real talent, and I am always searching on the net cute things and then I found you… and of course would love to have a beautiful rabbit for my bed…

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  633. Hi,
    I’ve missed your blog over the school hols, so glad you’re back.I’d really like to be entered into the giveaway as my daughter has just graduated and got a job so a little friend to sit with her in the car to work would be fantastic especially if it’s a little cotton one.

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  634. …Happy, Happy Blog-Anniversary, dear Julie, I’m really happy you’re back!!!
    So, waiting to see other delightful creature of yours (and keeping my fingers crossed for this giveaway..;o)..), I send from Italy a big kiss for your adorable sons and a big hug for you too! :o***
    Antonella

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  636. Happy Anniversary! Glad to hear that school is starting and that you can have a cup of tea in peace. Love seeing your bunnies and new creations. Your creativity is amazing.

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  638. Well I may be at the back of the list with the comments but hopefully this may be my lucky number (for once!)
    Just got back off my summer hols and happy that it coincides with your return to blogland.
    Welcome back

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  639. Wow, the chance to win one of your little rabbits for my girls – please pop my name into the hat if that’s OK. Three years of blogging! Wow – that’s a serious achievement. Emma x

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  640. Enjoying your photos, and will try and remember to get a picture of the teenie tinys I made so you can see.
    thanks Katie.

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  643. Hi, I just wanted to say that I love your blog. I check it very often, and I really enjoy your little animals. They are amazing, and truly unique. God bless, and have a great day!

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  646. Happy three year blogging anniversary!
    I have been checking in to your Etsy shop daily, but so far no luck.
    Can’t wait to see the new toys you made.
    Good to have you back.
    Kind regards,
    Marijke

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  647. Hello there
    I am quite new to your blog but I have been waiting all summer for you to come back online. I love your little animals and my two little boys over here in Oman would love to see one in person.
    Hope you get back into the swing of things really soon.
    Becky x

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  648. Happy 3rd Anniversary – and welcome back from your summer break. How i would love to win one of your little guys….

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  652. Welcome back
    I check out your blog regularly but very seldom leave comments ( sorry ) I love your stuffed animals They are just the cutest
    (((((((hugs ))))))
    Karen

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  653. I found your blog over the summer and fell in love with your bunnies. I am a passionate knitter and I love seeing what other people are doing. Thank you so much for sharing and I look forward to reading your blog in the future.

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  656. I love to gaze in wonder at the beautiful toys you have created. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

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  657. Welcome back!
    I enjoy reading your blog as it gives me an “inside view” of living with a child with autism.
    I also love to see your adorable little animals!

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  660. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!
    hope you are able to get back into the swing of things again… which i’m sure you will….. just wanted to say, i love your little animals… can’t wait till you decide to write a book sometime….

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  667. Welcome back……! I enjoy checking into your site often and want to congratulate you on your blogging anniversary….Good job!

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  668. As usual Julie a great turn outfor your giveaways, i fear my comments are drowning in a sea for flurry to win one of your prized toys. It’s great to see you back i hope you had a nice relaxing break.
    Keep up the good work.
    Raynor
    (p,s I can wait to see how the little cotton badger turns out, i loved his little sneak preview)

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  669. I would be oh so happy with a little cotton friend. I’ve missed you this summer and was so excited to see a new post in my RSS feedreader! Yay!

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  670. Boy, you are really popular. I love your bunnies cute little knitted animals. I know it’s a real faroff chance, but I would like to win one.

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  671. What about one of these lovely little friends come to live in Brasil? I’m sure he’ll loooove it!
    By the way, happy birthday and the best wishes for you.
    Love
    Ronize Aline

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  672. Julie, I now have 4 great grandchildren, and just found your site, and am totally captivated by your adorable animals! Don’t stop, and I hope to have some one of these days. Jean

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  673. Hi Julie,
    So glad you’re back. I just love to check in with you and see what’s going on with you on the other side of the pond. Best wishes for settling into the fall and more “you-time”.
    Tempe

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  676. Happy Anniversary!
    I am new to your site and love it! I think what you do is so neat! I am inspired to try knitting because you create so many adorable things.
    Thank you for the contest!

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  677. Happy Anniversary! Although I don’t knit, I think it’s great. I would love to win a bunny for my niece. Keep up the great work!

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  680. Julie: Glad your back… I love your little rabbits, they are just so adorable and I would love to have one. (either won or bought if possible) They look like they would be so soft and warm and just to look at them makes me want to smile:)
    Debb

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  681. Happy Anniversary, and welcome back from the summer!
    I have been “lurking” around your blog for a while now, and it always makes me smile. Your little knitted friends are so sweet and have so much personality — they remind me of my own menagerie of stuffed animals, a few of which have followed me cross-country several times and even cross-Atlantic (to the UK for a time) as I’ve pursued my BA, and now MFA, in the last six years. 🙂 I’ve wanted to buy one for the longest time, but my tight student budget just won’t permit. Ahh, maybe someday, if I ever get a real job. ^_^
    My Sally Bunny is holding her breath for a new friend – we would love so much to win one of your creatures!

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  684. Happy Bloggiversary! It is great to see you are back…along with your adorable little ones! Who knows, maybe one will tell you they want to visit with me in TX!!

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  685. Happy anniversary, hope you had lovely holidays. Please that you’re back, and i hope to have a little rabbit soon, by a way or another, for my little rabbit of mine…

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  686. Happy Anniversary Julie!
    I’m a daily visitor to your blog so it’s great to have you back!
    Also I just wanted to congratulate you on your blog being featured in Quick and Crafty magazine! x

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  688. Wow that’s a lot of comments! Just getting back into the swing of things here to with all the kiddos back at school but unfortunately I have been struck with a sinus infection, I can just about manage surfing to see what others have been up to, lovely to catch up with you.

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  689. Hi!
    Your cupcakes started an insane hunt for the perfect cupcake pattern;) You make wonderful things. Keep up the good work and take care!
    //Pelin

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  693. Hi Julie…you’re back! Sounds like you have had a wonderful summer. I’m afraid i am not a regular poster of my blog, but i do love to blog hop and read about everyone else’s day to day lives, yours especially because i have a 6 year old nephew who has not been diagnosed with anything as yet. We as a family know there is something wrong, but cant put a finger on it. He is such a dear Sweet little boy and its so frustrating for all us and him as he still can not read or write. He only receives one to one for an hour a week at school which of course is no where near enough. Anyway I’m sure he will get the help he needs, my sister just needs to fight harder for him.
    The real reason I am leaving a post to win one of your darling knitted friends is for my daughter. She adores reading your blog and has been looking to buy one of your darlings. She is 18 and has been taught by her paternal grandmother how to knit ( I’m afraid I’m not very good…although i did start to knit her jumper when she 3! I think she was 7 when i finished it ! LOL:) She has just started a full time job after passing her A levels with 3 A’s in History, English Lit & Psychology. She worked so damn hard for these, I just cant stand it when they say they’re getting easier !!!!! At the moment she has had enough of education & has deferred a year for uni. Well Julie…heres hoping. Thanks and Happy anniversary.

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  694. Happy Anniversary!!! I happened upon this entry because I was reading political stuff, and desperately needed a mental change of pace, so I clicked on your blog, which is in my favorites… thank you for pointing my head in a better direction, and for the chance to win one of your oh-so-wonderful creations!

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  695. So glad to see you back Julie and glad to hear that you had a mostly uneventful summer break, just like you wanted! Happy 3 year anniversary! Looking forward to reading your blog regularly again – it’s such an inspiration!

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  696. Hi Julie,
    I wasn’t even going to enter this contest because you have so many HUNDREDS of entrys whenever you have a give away! But there is nothing I would love more than one of your original creations. So I MUST enter.I have been searching knitting blogs daily for a couple of years. (I enjoy reading knitting blogs and buying knitting books almost as much a I enjoy knitting.) I have never found anything I love more than your craft. So, please add me to the list of hundreds of fans…I certainly can’t win if I don’t enter right?

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  700. Hi Julie,
    I can’t believe the number of comments you have had on this one! 675 people got here before me….many congratulations and I do hope that you continue to enjoy your blog.
    Marie x

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  703. Hi Julie…Welcome back and Happy Anniversary! I love your cute rabbits! Looking forward to your blog this season!
    JenniX

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  704. Pick me, pick me, pick me!!!! I love your work and can’t type my email fast enough to win anything yet. Am thinking that my teddy bear/ rag doll collection could use another friend. Or I could send a friend to my sister who has moved to Germany – she’s married to a soldier. She needs something to make her smile.
    Love Sammy xx

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  705. Happy Blog Anniversary, Julie. Glad you and your family had a good summer. Would be so pleased to receive one of your delightful creations.

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  706. Three years! Your blog is so inspirational, you work so hard making those cute rabbits and their friends. I suppose I might like to win one of them as I have no luck purchasing one! ;^)

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  707. Julie:
    I’ve been viewing your blog for over a year now. I love your sense of style and the artistry not just in your creations, but in your photographs as well. I have 2 really cute nephews who are lucky enough to have some of your creations. But I have to admit, I’d love to win one for me! I can’t wait for the random drawing. 🙂 Best wishes to you and your family, Michelle

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  708. Wow Julie,
    Today is the first day I have stumbled across your site and I am really amazed. I am starting to try and prepare for Christmas and presents and found your site. Your knitted animals are so beautiful, I particularly love the monkeys and rabbits and would love to be able to get hold of one. I know you are doing a giveaway, but do you sell them aswell? I think they are amazing, and imagine you struggle to meet the demand for them. If you are selling these, and see this comment among the many others, could you let me know where abouts you sell them. Thanks ever so much and congratulations on such a lovely site!! 🙂

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  709. Gosh. You already have so many comments but I’d really love to be the proud recipient of one of your delightful little animals please. Glad you’re back.

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  710. You really lift my spirits. Despite the difficulties you have with Toby, your blog is inspirational and brings pleasant warm thoughts of England. I hope you and Amy have a bigger veggie plot next year, but I hope those little bunnies don’t get wind of it!

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  711. Got to know about your blog thanks to Simply Knitting. Your blog is a really inspirational read and I love your animals – particularly the little monkey at the top! I could happily give one like that a happy home.

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  712. It looks like I’m not the only one who has missed your posts! I’m always enchanted by your charming knitted toys.

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  713. You are my very first ever post on someone’s blog. . . but I could not resist the opportunity, albeit probably unlikely opportunity, to win one of your beautiful toys. . .I hope you take that as the complement that it is supposed to be.
    I LOVE your work, you are so very talented and reading your blog makes me want to appreciate the lovely things about living.
    For so many reasons you are an inspiration and I thank you for often cheering up my day.

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  714. Hello Julie, welcome back to blogland, I’ve missed you. So glad you survived the summer break, and here’s to a happy third year blogging, and more knitted loveliness. D x

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  716. Welcome back after the summer! Lovely to read your blog again and see those lovely soft toys!
    Maria in Falkenberg, Sweden

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  717. What a lovely collection of work! I only discovered your site less than a week ago while searching for information on knittng toys. Your projects are delightful! Your presentation is clear and inspirational.
    I am trying to teach myself to knit using the continental method and hope that I will be able to master the craft of knitting proficiently enough so that I can attempt one of your lovely creations.
    This is the first time I have ever “blogged” someone but I wanted to thank you for sharing your ideas. You are a talented and giving individual.

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  718. Hi Julie,
    Just found your blog last week and love it! Am excited to try and make some of your creations for christmas gifts. Your lovely designs give me the incentive I need to get going!! Thanks for sharing…

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  719. Welcome back and happy anniversary. Was so excited to see you were back blogging as I try to visit daily. Another chance to win a little bunny. Will I be the lucky one?

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  720. Happy Anniversary!
    My daughter is always asking ,is she going to sell any more toys soon so we can try again! Hope one day to be the proud owner of one of your delightful toys.
    R

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  721. I just want to say hello and say how much I love your blog – which I have just come across!
    No need to send me anything if I happen to be the winner (?!!) – not that I wouldn’t love to get one of your wonders but it would not be fair since I am only a “newcomer”!
    Congratulations for this gorgeous, moving, inspiring blog!

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  722. WHOO HOOO!!!! on your 3 year anniversary – I must say it has been a pleasure reading your blog and one day I hope to be able to purchase one of your fine little creations.

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  723. RANDOMLY pick me… RANDOMLY pick me!!! I would LOVE a Little Cotton somethin’ made by you… I have enjoyed your blog LOADS and have unsuccessfully tried to purchase one of your designs… through your sales…
    Keepiing my fingers crossed that you RANDOMLY pick me!!!
    Thank you for such a fun giveaway and great blog too!!! :o)
    Lala :o)

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  724. Hi. HAPPY 3RD ANNIVERSARY! I’ve been reading your blog and I’m a BIG fan from sunny southern California.
    Congratulations!
    Sincerely,
    Tiffany

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  729. Congratulations on your blogging anniversary! And thank you for sharing little bits of your life and pictures of all those utterly cute creations. You have inspired me. 🙂 Learning to knit is one of my goals this fall. Blessings and happy knitting!

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  730. Happy Anniversary! I so enjoy your work and would love to be a lucky winner as all are always “sold” when I look in the p.m.
    Pat

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  731. Happy Anniversary !!!! I’m glad you are back and hopefully well rested. I would LOVE to win anyone of your cute knitted
    animals they are the cutiest.

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  733. OMG Julie over 700 comments, and you were worried that people had forgotten you over the break. Absence makes the heart grow fonder…

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  734. Your creations are absolutely wonderful & whimsical. I doubt I’ll have a chance with this many comments, but I had to give it a try!

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  736. I’m so glad to see you’re back! I’ve very much enjoyed reading your blog and seeing all the wonderful knitted creations! Happy 3rd blogging anniversary!
    Blessings,
    Dianne

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  737. Welcome back Julie. Greetings and Happy Bolgging Anniversary from sunny Florida. I live seeing all of your lovely creations. Hopefully I’ll be able to get more soon.
    <3,
    Jeanine

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  739. Happy Anniversary. I really enjoy your blog and am happy to see that you are back from holiday. You’re animal creations are soo cute, they inspire me to knit. Please include me in your giveaway, I would love to receive one of your animals.
    Thanks, Jodi

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  741. You have a lot of entries for this! Please enter me too. I found your blog recently, and love your creations, I keep checking back to see what you have. They make me smile!
    Have a great day!
    Michelle

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  744. I can’t remember how I discovered your blog but I’m so glad I did. It is an inspiring and happiness-generating place. Happy Blog Birthday and warm wishes.

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  747. It is lovely to have you back. Happy blogging anniversary! Waw, 3 years!
    I love your cotton friends! Thank you for a chance to win one… of course, who wouldn’t…
    Best wishes, Anja

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  748. I love reading your blog, and looking at your little animals. You are so talented! Best wishes and love from one mum to another. Congratulations on your third blogging anniversary – you really are a superwoman!! 😀

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  749. Hi Julie,
    Good time to de-lurk, I think! Thanks for the chance to win a Little Cotton Something. I love the clarity of your design – of both the website and the creations.
    Thanks for blogging and inspiring!
    Joy

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  750. Hello
    I’ve been reading your blog for a few months now & I think you are super-talented. I’m really only just starting to knit, but admire your bunnies & other animals so much. I’ve made a few of your 2D cupcakes – will try the mini-Xmas stockings soon – thank you so much in allowing us all to peep into your world & for the inspiration!

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  753. Hello, I am a bit of a lurker but love your blog and just wanted to wish you happy anniversary. Your rabbits are completely and utterly gorgeous! xx

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  754. Congratulations on the third year of your amazing blog. I have been an avid reader of your adventures and creations for most of the three years and you have inspired my creativeness into creating homegoods that I have just started to sell at the local garden centre!
    I love your little creatures, especuially the bunnies!
    Here’s to the next three years!
    Catherine xxx

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  757. Hi Julie, I am new to your site, also have a passion for yarn, fabric and dots, also struggle to find time and energy with 3 young children (let alone run a blog!) but it gives me great pleasure. Your site is a source of great inspiration as 3 friends and I prepare for our debut stall at the school christmas bazaar, selling all things pretty, rivaling Cath Kidston, as no one can afford her prices!! Wish us luck, I’m off to crochet a cup cake. And yes, would love one of your toys!! Bye for now, Emma

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  758. I can’t wait for you to come out with a book. I love your stuff. Please enter me in your draw. I would love to have one of your little friends for my little girl London.

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  760. I have all of my fingers and toes crossed in hope that I would win one of your little wonders!!! They are just so adorable and apparently I am not the only one that thinks so!! LOL! Jo x

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  764. Dear Julie,
    Happy anniversary!
    I have been reading through your blog whilst loading and unloading shots at work (I’m an animator… things take a long thing to load in 3d!), and fell in love with it. You have the most beautiful toys and an even more beautiful family!
    hope that all goes well with your son’s new challenges!
    Sandra

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  766. Hi Julie! Happy 3rd blogging anniversary! I recently discovered your blog (just as you were taking a six week break). I’m in love with your little critters! They are adorable. Please enter me into your fabulous giveaway!
    Thanks,
    Scout

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  771. I really LOVE your knitted animals! You are soo talented! Your blog is in my top 3 that I absolutely must visit regularly. Thank you for sharing.
    Happy Anniversary!

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  776. Happy blog anniversary. Your bunnies are very cute. Did you design the heart in your June 4 post? Where could I get the pattern? Thanks,

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  779. Hello, welcome back!!
    Hope you had a lovely break. We missed you, and oh, by the way…. pick me, pick me, pretty please!!!
    XXXXX

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  784. Happy 3rd anniversary~
    It’s so delightful that hundreds of people (700+ !!) are so enamored by your little cotton rabbits! 😀

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  785. Oh please pick me! I absolutley love your rabbits. I learned to knit last year and made your Easter eggs last Easter. So cute. Happy blogiversary!

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  787. Oh my, look at the number of comments. You should be very proud, your blog gives pleasure to many!! Happy Anniv. Margaret.

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  789. I love your work. I have been following your craft blog for a long time. Keep making your beautiful friends. I would love to win one of your creations.
    Happy Anniversary!

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  791. wow – there are a lot of people who love your cotton rabbits!! Me included! Welcome back to blog land 🙂

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  792. Welcome back. Summer holidays such as they are here in the UK are quite dull anyway but without your blogs to turn to are even duller.
    If I make this message very loooong do I have a better chance of being picked?

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  797. Hi Julie!
    It’s lovely to see your blog again after the summer hols and I loved those photos. Your tomatoes have done loads better than mine and the rainbow is just a very positive take on the UK summer this year! Thanks for another year of one of my very favourite blogs.

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  799. I’m new here, but what a brilliant blog. I found you when I was looking for crafty ideas for my daughters friends. I am spoilt for choice! Thank you for sharing your patterns they are amazing. I’ll be checking back regualrly to see what other things you’ve made!

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  800. Since I discover this blog, I visit it reguraly (nearly every day) I promess myself that one day I’ll try to make a toy, but I am afraid that they I won’t be able to be good as you…thanks to make me dream.
    All the best

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  802. So good to have you back. I love your blog and all of your sweet creations. Thank-you for sharing with us. I guess you can tell by the number of comments just how much you are loved.

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  803. hi julie good to have you back, I check your site regularly as it brightens my day. I love your descriptions of your garden etc and all your photos. x

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  804. Glad to see your new posts. I check your Etsty shop regularly, waiting for my change to welcome one of your bunnies to live at my house. I’m a bunny fan–and had my niece and nephews convinced that I am the Easter Bunnies number one assistant.

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  807. I love your blog, my sister bought one of your monkeys and i just look at it with amazement. Your projects are amazing thank you so much

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  808. I love your animals, especially your monkeys, particularly since my eldest
    daughter collects them. I’d be really interested in any monkeys you might
    be producing soon, I’d leave a comment on your blog (if I could) and enter
    your competition.
    Kate

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  809. Julie
    Happy 3rd Birthday….. Emma Beth and I would like to
    offer a loving comfortable home to one of your
    loveable knitted animals.
    We have tried loads of times,unsuccessfully, to offer
    one a home and would like to enter your draw….
    fingers crossed.
    Diane Emma and Beth

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  810. Welcome back! Spring has definitely sprung in the southern hemisphere with your return. I have fingers crossed for a little cotton rabbit. Caroline

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  813. Julie-
    Welcome back! Although I’ve never been lucky enough to win one of your auctions, I must say that the interest in what you’re up to next keeps me coming back again and again!
    I love the addition of the pictures to the site. My daughter Sophia’s favorite thing in the whole wide world is rainbows so when I showed her your site, she smiled with glee! It’s the little things in life that make you smile and it’s nice to see that you capture those in your art of knitting, in your photography and most especially in the dedication that you have to your children.
    All the Best! Jenn

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  816. Happy, Happy Bloggiversary…
    Wow, three years already? hard to believe. I must be having fun,’cause the time is flying by.
    Look forward to many more ;P
    Zoebert

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  819. Oh wow, what a lot of comments!!! Just shows how lovely your creations are – you have a lot of fans!! Happy Anniversary and thanks for sharing your beautiful critters 😀

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  823. Hi Julie. Happy blogging anniversary! And welcome back, i just love your little animals, i was so lucky to get Li Mei a while back. I love to visit your block to see what you are up to.
    Kindly Tine

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  825. Hi Julie, wow wow wow the comments are amazing what a following you have. Happy anniversary and its great to see you back from holiday. I would so love to win a rabbit. You create the best knitted friends.

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  827. Hi Julie.. I wish I had one of your cotton rabbits.. they are so lovely! But even if I don’t win one, it’s okay. I’m sure whoever you pick is the deserving one 🙂

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  828. I’d LOVE to have one of your bunnies! I just finished reading Watership Down so bunnies have a special meaning to me now. 🙂

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  830. Julie, Best Wishes! We are all so glad you are back:) I bought your stamping bunnies and they are so adorable! Keeping my fingers crossed to someday have a handmade one. Thanks for celebrating your anniversary with a give-away. That says it all right there. Your generosity speaks for itself.
    You create such loveable creatures and each one is unique. I think it is fitting that each has a name and a story. It is very inspiring to read about you and your family. It helps to know that other families struggle daily with issues of health and hardship too.
    Anyways, on a lighter note, your blog makes me wish I could knit…LOL! I craft with paper and it is a great outlet and keeps me sane.
    I am sure that the rest of your 2008 will be more ‘eventful’. Sincerely yours, Chris
    (A forever fan and fellow rabbit lover)
    PS. My house rabbit, Hershey K. (the K is for Kisses) says hello;)

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  831. Wishing you all the wonderful things, those little things, anniversaries can hold!
    Hopping or is it hoping?! for one of your original creations-Take care:) Christina

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  832. I’m not sure if I posted on your last thread, but I loved the pic of the bubbles! That image conveys ‘summer’. It doesn’t even need any words. Anyway, welcome back and good luck going through all these comments to pick a winner of your contest. 🙂

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  833. Gosh – 809th post – no chance! Still, can’t resist your generous giveaways! Heres hoping, I have everything crossed! x

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  834. Hi Julie…
    Welcome back and Happy Blogiversary!! You were definately missed!! But I hope that you had a nice time off. I have to to tell you…I have exciting news!! I have recenly learned that my daughter and son-in-law are expecting in April!! They live in Horley, Surrey. I thought I might surprize them by making a little animal… unfortunately, I think I may scare the poor thing instead!! Glad you’re back!! 🙂

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  835. Hi Julie & Happy blogging Anniversary !
    It`s very nice to have You back again…
    Reading your blog, and looking at the most Lovable Little Rabbits & their Friends really bring Sunshine to our lives !!!
    I visit your sites quite often, but now got the good reasons to write – I´d Looove to win someone like Pearl and hope that this massive collection of comments will bring You A Worldrecord 0:) Thumbs up !

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  840. Happy Anniversary lovely.
    Eeeek look at all the lovely comments you have you lucky lucky missy you.
    Wishing you lots of bloggy happiness for the future.
    Lots of love
    Alison
    x

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  841. Your blog is beautiful, as are your knitted pals! Thank you for the stories and lovely pictures!
    My little boy (1 year old) has just discovered my old stuffed rabbit which has been sitting on a shelf in his room since the day he was born. I should probably get him something of his own to play with, as my bunny is a little old and fragile (and pink, as my husband points out).

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  843. Hi Julie,
    Glad you had a quiet summer. We tragically lost one of our beloved 3 year old cats to a road traffic accident during the summer holidays, so that spoiled most of it. the weather has been awful too, hasn’t it? Hoping to hear from you again, when you have time.
    All the best
    Di

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  844. what a treat for all of us that have been able to read your blog for the past 3 years. your knitting is so much fun to see and the way you speak about the children is so lovely. thank you. nancy

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  845. 820 comments!?! WOW! Congratulations and Happy Anniversary. Here’s to many more years of Little Cotton Rabbits (our three (plus 2 egg cosies) have settled in quite nicely – our toddler loves them all).

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  847. Just taking a chance on winning one of these cutie-patootie little isty bisty bunny rabbits! I would love to adopt one!
    Thanks for the offer and for the great info on your blog. Good luck with everything.

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  848. I really enjoy your blog and I am glad you are back. I would love one of your little critters so I really hope I win!

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  851. I started to read your blog just a few weeks ago and I really like your work. I love your little cotton bunnies and I want to win one for my 11 month old daughter. Keep up the good work.

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  852. Your gorgeous bunnies and other toys must be dancing round the house at the thought that so many people around the world think they are pretty special! Hoepe you enjoy a bit of ‘me-time’ in the next couple of weeks.

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