crafts & knitting

1,193 different kinds of happy

Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)

Though actually when I was reading through those 1,193 (!!!) comments on the giveaway post it struck me that they weren't all so very different because there's a commonality in what people find happiness in: family (both the human and animal kind), time to yourself to spend as you like, making things and other small and simple pleasures. I've genuinely enjoyed reading all of those comments, smiled at so many of them and nodded in recognition lots of times. Thank you all so very much for taking the time to share your happinesses. I will go back and read through them whenever I need a little pick-me-up, they are a wonderful reminder that happiness can be found all around when you can take the time to notice it.

 

Sept 12

 1. saffron, 2. sunny, 3. delfine, 4. elspeth, 5. ellamae, 6. jemima, 7. danica, 8. rowley, 9. abner, 10. sylvie, 11. dorrie, 12. beatrice, 13. Alouette, 14. ethel, 15. Violette, 16. winsome, 17. fayette, 18. maelie, 19. aurelie, 20. christabel, 21. merry, 22. didi, 23. florissa, 24. clarise, 25. brodie

Win giveaway
Anyway, the draw has been done (I still can't believe how many comments
were left!) and the random number generator picked comment number
611, which was Ellie.

She gets to choose from the batch above which are all finished and their photos uploaded to flickr now (click on the name links to see any of them in detail).

 



Thanks again to everyone who took the time to comment, I truly appreciate your kind words about the things that I love to make. Thank you x

 

62 thoughts on “1,193 different kinds of happy”

  5. Happiness, Julie, is visiting your blog. Happiness must be Ellie when she found out she had won your giveaway. Actually I feel quite happy when gazing at your beautifully regular stitches: it gives me something to aspire to.

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  7. Don’t be surprised by the number of comments Julie, everyone loves your little cotton rabbits and the happiness they give just by looking at them! 🙂
    Congrats to Ellie, she’s a very lucky lady!
    Vivienne x

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  8. Congratulations Ellie, I bet you’ll be jumping up and down with joy when you realise you’ve won. I don’t envy choosing though as they are all awesome 🙂

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  12. WHOA!! 1193 people commented!! I’m not surprised really. To be able to win one of your creations…… there are so many of us who love that God blessed you with such a gift and for you to be so willing to share it with the rest of us……. makes you an angel!
    Yay for Ellie!!! Now she has to choose!! Oh that will be hard.
    Happy blessed day Julie! You’ve made Ellie most happy. This much I know.
    XX00

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  16. Congratulations to Ellie …lucky lucky lady! I’m so jealous … especially as I actually missed the giveaway … I knew I shouldn’t have had a blogging break!
    As usual Julie you little ones are so beautiful, and no surprise to me how popular you, your little ones and your blog are.
    The only thing I don’t envy is the feeling you must get parting with each one of your creations!
    Happy Knitting
    Fleur xx

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  19. Congratulations to Ellie. Now for the hard part – deciding which to choose. I would have had a very hard time. Each of your creations is a favorite. I’m fortunate enough to have one of your hedgehogs so I will be content with that. Your work is beautiful and each critter has its very own personality. I’m sure each must be adored in its new home.

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  20. Unique, perfect and beautiful. What a wonderful talent you have….and lucky Ellie to be able to have a gorgeous creature to live with her at home.

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  21. As I recall, I came into this history just after a giveaway – and there was some bad grace exhibited by some who had not won. I remember how that tore at you. But look – just look at these darling, good-sport and more congratulations. Certainly, far less than a thousand of them, but still full of love, gratitude, appreciation – expressing just the kind of thing that is right to a woman who deserves every good thing. I told you long ago – you make love visible and holdable, and the proof pops up here all the time. ALL the time. It makes me sing.

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  22. I have indeed been jumping for joy since I got Julie’s email! 🙂 And yes, it was very very hard to decide. I’ve never had that luxury before! I finally plumped for Didi, because I love her red striped stockings, her beautiful blue dress and her sweet face. I can’t believe she’s coming to live with me! Thank you Julie, for your generosity and for your life-enhancing blog.

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  24. I’m sure Didi will have a good home with Ellie – congratulations to her!
    I would have invited Alouette to live here as she matches my sofa and the crocheted throw I made.
    Lovely bunnies as always, Julie.

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  25. Congratulations Ellie ! Cherish the one you will choose !
    And thank you again to offer us this opportunity, even if we loose.
    I like to see your creations, it comforts me to see beautiful things. Maybe one day I will have enough money to pick one of yours for my pleasure !

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  26. Oh lucky, lucky Ellie. It must have been very hard for her to make a selection, and Didi is gorgeous – but then so are all the others. After seeing so many positive messages you really must ignore the miseries out there. Probably just jealous of your talent, the loving way you care for your family and the warm feelings which come to you on a regular basis. Most of us just wish we had a smidgeon of your talent!! Take care.

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  27. Well done Ellie! What a decision to have to make! Aurelie the little pink bunny is my fave just because she’s pink and she’s unique. Can’t wait to have a chance to win her, unless Ellie chooses to give her a home, of course 🙂

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  28. I couldn’t wait to see who won. What a lovely surprise for Ellie. What a great way to start your day.
    I love to look at all your little sweethearts. (Now that I know what a URL is, I will comment more often.
    Thank you so much for all the lovely things you share.
    Take care and God Bless.
    Aunt Bea
    XXX

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  29. Your little animals are just beautiful. I have made a little rabbit out of a recent knitting magazine, but it’s nothing as nice as your ones. I am trying a slightly smaller version (smaller needles, different yarn). I love the way your ones are dressed as well. Lucky lady – she’s spoiled for choice.

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  30. Congratulations Ellie and thank you Julie for the opportunity to enter. It was lovely reading the other comments and feeling part of the crafting family. Your work is inspiring. Best Wishes x

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  31. Great choice Ellie! Congratulations :-). Will you show us a picture on Facebook when she arrives? Thank you Julie for hosting such a generous give away, and I agree with others that you shouldn’t be surprised at the number of comments since your knitted animals are just so lovable and your level of craftmanship is obvious. Hoping the other animals will find a warm home too!

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  32. Congratulations to Ellie – and Thank You for bringing happiness to us… and to everyone who gets one of your little cotton rabbits, elephants, foxes, monkeys and other critters. Hugs to all!

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  33. Congratulations to Ellie – I’m sure Didi will be very happy in her new home! 🙂 They are all beautiful just looking at them makes me smile:)

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  38. Dear Julie, You truely deserve every simgle comment and kind word, you are a very talented and inspirational lady. I am fortunate enought to own one of your precious handknits that I purchased through one of you sales. She is adorable and makes me smile everytime I look at her xxBrenda

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  39. Lucky Ellie! I’m not jealous as I have my own little cotton rabbit (still in pride of place riding her giraffe in the living room..) but am perhaps a little green at the wonderful selection she has to choose from. I’m not sure I could make that decision!

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  43. Well done Ellie! Absolutely gorgeous knits as always – I so enjoy popping in and keeping up with all that is going on in your life – you are so open and honest, it is a real inspiration. Thank you x

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  44. More beautifulness. I think that must be why I love to stop by your blog. It is the beauty of YOU and all that you create. In your home, in your garden, in your, family, in your knitting. Your animals are beautiful and I think it is because you are a beautiful person. Your kindness, generosity and beauty just flows right to the tips of your needles and into these animals.
    As always, thank you for sharing all that you do with us.

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  45. Just caught up with your last few posts…miss your give-away. Just wanted to say just looking at your beautiful creations puts a smile on my face. They are all so cute! Each seems to have their own personality and their outfits are gorgeous. Hope you are getting to enjoy your Autumn days as I am enjoying our Spring days here in Melbourne, Australia.

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  47. Congratulations Ellie and Congratulations Julie!! It is wonderful to see so many people who love your work, we all love you, we REALLY love you! Though countries may separates this big wonderful world of ours, something about the warmth and comfort of wool, knitting and art speaks to us! Thanks, Maureen

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  48. Golly, I do love your work! It’s my dream (or maybe ambition?) to own one of your beautiful animals.
    Lucky Ellie. Can you give me her address so I can ambush her and steal her rabbit! (please don’t let her rabbit go missing now, as I’ll be under suspicion).

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  52. Julie, you bring so much happiness into people’s lives (particularly Ellie’s right now!)that it’s great to know that our comments brought 1,193 moments of happiness into yours. I never tire of looking at your work – it’s magical. x

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  56. Lucky Ellie! Thank you for the drawing. I’m going to go back up to the photo and choose my favorite. I bet that will be a hard (but fun!) job. All are so nice.

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  57. hi Julie, I was so sad to know I missed out on your giveaway and the chance to leave you a comment ! Well truly your blog and knitted animals give me happiness 🙂 My hubby has been working in an autism centre and everyday we thank God for all that we have…but would it be greedy and selfish to ask God for a healthy baby ? We have been married for 9.5 years and trying for a baby for the past 3 years…it will complete our family if we are to be blessed with a child indeed.

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  58. Congratulations, Ellie! I am certain that you will treasure this gift from Julie. Julie, you are so generous to give one of your lovely creations away.

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  61. Great! I love to look on your cute designs. Just looking on them makes me smile, having a thought that such simple but adorable designs of yours can give happiness to other people. Truly amazing! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent to us.

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