Thanks so very much for all of the kind comments on the previous post. It's especially helpful to hear from others who've had similar experiences and I really appreciate all of the suggestions too. I'll be trying to reply to all of your comments over the next day or two.
Is it really the last day of November today? Considering that Christmas is always at the same time each year it really does have a way of sneaking up on a person. I need to get my act together and finish off all of the animals that I'm working on because it's getting awfully close to last posting dates.
I've been working on this little mouse today and she at least is now finished. Hopefully a few more of them will be ready soon. I'll keep you posted if you are interested.
little cotton rabbits 
I always look forward to seeing your festive animals Julie!
Olaf is wearing his scandi jumper already!!! 🙂
Have a lovely week,
V x
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I really, really like the little dress with the reindeer.
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That wee reindeer dress is just adorable.
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Darling!
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Your animals always make me smile! I love the reindeer dress, it’s so cute! Have a wonderful day with lots of knitting.
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Absolutely adorable with her little pink ears and little pink nose and stripey legs. How beautifully you make them. CJ xx
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She is gorgeous 🙂
Christmas has sneaked up on me too!
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She’s adorable. I love her red and white striped stocking and that gorgeous dress. I just love how cute your little critters are. Good luck getting everything finished for Christmas.
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I love the reindeer dress and her red/white stockings are too fun. She is just too cute.
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oh, how i love this! The little dress is absolutely adorable.
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So adorable. Each one you make is more adorable than the last one.
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That mouse and her dress is Just Adorable!
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Oh how cute is that dress, will need to get back to knitting some more of your gorgeous animals next year, have been having rest from knitting due to tendonitis but enjoying some embroidery instead. I know how you feel about this year, last time I looked it was September, where did it all go?
At least most of my Xmas stuff is done – had to scale down on some plans due to busyness at work but am happy with what I have done. Enjoy your knitting x
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I love her. She is the sweetest mouse ever 🙂
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Gosh you really do make the cutest most beautiful creatures ☺♥♥ Beautiful knitting ♥♥
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Love the dress! She looks a real cutie.
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Darling mouse and sweet Peter Pan collared dress. What yarn are you using these days?
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Oh how I love your sweet little mouse! She is adorable!! Please keep me posted, I would be very interested in her when she is available
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Oh my goodness, can she get any cuter! I hope you will be offering the dress pattern for sale as I have no luck in winning the drawing for your finished items. I always look forward to reading your updates!
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The most adorable mouse!! I love her dress!!
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Hi Julie
I just discovered your blog and am very interested in buying one of your darling creations. Your life with your son is very interesting to me. I am a retired special education teacher who continues to substitute teach because I love the children. Also I have a daughter and husband with disabilities so your story hits home. Please let me know when you have more for sale.
Beverly
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Glad I found you… you, my friend, are talented. Your posts seem to find me when I need them. I haven’t knit a single item of your’s yet due to my schedule but your creations are inspiring. I feel like you and the other readers are part of my tribe now 🙂
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Hi Julie,
Your little mouse is soooi cute, can`t wait to see the rest of the gang 🙂
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SHE IS LOVELY ,DRESS SO NICE.
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cette souris et sa petite robe sont adorables, vous faites de très jolies réalisations !!!
Bonne journée
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Every time I see one of your creations I fall in love. This is no exception, absolutely gorgeous. Can’t wait to see her finished.
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Too cute!
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what a cutie!!!!
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Although I adore all the animals you’ve created, I must say it’s the clothes that send me over the moon. That reindeer dress is precious. I’d like to have a garland made up of the entire wardrobe of your creations! All are so adorable.
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I love your knitting. I had surgery yesterday and today’s goal is to rest with a cup of tea and knit on a wrist warmer – something simple and soothing. I wondered if they have “working dogs” for Asperger’s in the UK. We have them here and when I saw one I thought of Toby. Blessings to you.
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She’s so pretty, Julie – love her festive dress. I also love when you post picture of your animals in the process of being made – all those funny little bits!!
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She is just precious with the best holiday dress. You are such an inspiration.
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Hello from Minnesota (USA) where the weather is balmy for this time of year. I’ve been following your blog for a little over a month and want you to know how much I treasure reading your posts and truly admire the quality of your work. I am knitting an afghan for a Christmas gift, which I was inspired to do because of your blog. I also follow your Instagram posts – your photography is beautiful! Perhaps you’ll do an “English Countryside” publication in the future? Best wishes. . .
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Your little animals are just so beautiful – each one so unique ! I would love it if you would please let me know when you have any that need a good home 🙂 Best wishes x
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OOh, I just love, love, love your work! With Christmas knitting done, wrapped and mailed – I can now make a mouse or two of my own. Your patterns are so thoughtful and beautifully done that my critters always turn out well – but nothing compared to you!
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I am in awe of the attention to detail and the care that you lavish on your creations!! That little dress is incredible (and the mouse is mighty cute too lol).
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Das ist so ein süßes Kleid für so ein süßes Mäuschen !!
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Your patterns are absolutely lovely. I do hope you will keep us posted.
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Your knitting is simply exquisite.
Having read your previous post, my heart goes out to you.
I worked in a special needs school for sixteen years. The autistic department made up a third of the school, the rest were mostly behavioural problems. But nearly all the parents were battling red tape in some way or another, trying to get more help and support and then trying to keep it year after year.
All the very best to you, Julie, hoping that you can find solace and distraction as often as is needed.
Niki (niki_atthecottage on instagram)
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Just adorable. x
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Such a cutie! xx
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Have you considered creating a calendar that people could buy? I love your photography and the pictures and moods you create, and having just bought a new calendar (my favourite one does not exist this year) I can’t help but I would love to look at your work every day of the year in my kitchen. Mouse and cute dress are adorable! X x
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Julie has done a calendar in the past and I would encourage you to check out her “Greeting Cards” tab on the right of her home page. Her artistic talents are endless!
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Forget the toys, I want you to make ME a reindeer dress!!!
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Hi Julie,
I have just come across your blog and I am really enjoying reading it. Your work is truly exquisite. I would love to be able to knit to your standard. Each one is a little work of art! I think I will have to purchase some of your patterns and see how I get on! I work with Special Needs children every day and I also wanted to say to you it is a joy to hear you speak so lovingly about your beautiful son. I am sure there are some difficult days too but it is obvious from your blog that Toby is surrounded by love. Will continue to read your blog and I will definitely order a pattern and start to knit a bunny myself! With kind regards, Brenda from Dublin.
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Hi Julie,
I would love to buy a little rabbit like that for my granddaughter if you are selling any. She has just learnt to say EEEK.Good luck with all of your forms- i have a very close family member in the same situation and it is exhausting and worrying.Paula
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J’adore comme toujours, peut-être aurons nous la chance d’avoir le modèle de la robe. je mettrai bien une aussi jolie souris sous le sapin pour le Noël de ma petite souris.
Merci pour cette part de rève que vous nous apportez.
Isabelle
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Hi ..am longing to buy one of your creations:
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I just love your little mouse!
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I love her beautiful dress.
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What a sweet little mouse for the holidays. I am sure that she will be very quiet on Christmas Eve…
I hope things go well with Toby’s transition. Should we hope that he will be on some of his worst behavior for the tribunal to illustrate what you so carefully crafted in the documents? Not to make it a bad day for you, but it is so much easier to trivialize the impact when you are not the one that is dealing with it daily.
Bless you and your family, and hope you have a happy holiday season.
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OhMyGosh! That little mouse is looking adorable! Do you have any place where all your little creations are posted together? I’m SO hoping to be able to FINALLY knit a few in the new year and you have so many cute ones. I’m thinking I should troll your archives and start a board on pinterest LOL!
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Absolutely gorgeous!!! As always a beautiful choice of colours and an adorable creature. You have a natural eye for colour, I love your taste.
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Beautiful!!
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You are amazing! Adorable little mouse, one day I will have the time to sit and knit one, in the meantime I enjoy your blog very much. Thank you for sharing.
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Merry Christmas!
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How adorable! You are amazing! Happy Christmas to you and your family. x
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The little Christmas mouse is precious. I love reading your blog and seeing all of your beautiful creations, the detail is incredible. Can’t wait till Easter to see your newest creations.
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‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a MOUSE and a gorgeous one at that!!!! Yes please!
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Dear Julie,
I just wanted to let you know that knitting up your animals is such a pleasure…
Thank you for all the effort you put into each pattern you write up and each animal you knit.
May 2016 bring us all comfort, joy and peace.
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Love the little Christmas dress. Absolutely gorgeous x
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Your creations make my heart happy❤️
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This has got to be my favorite critter of yours thus far. The combination of the dress, the tights, and shoes. I looove it!
Merry Christmas my dear friend! May you have a wonderful holiday season with your H and Amy, and Toby!
XXXXOOOO
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cute 🙂
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