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A Christmassy giveaway

It pains me to say it, but I have to admit defeat on finishing off the batch of seasonal themed animals. Time has not been on my side and I have a heap of unfinished animals here and not enough hours left to finish them before last posting dates arrive. So instead I'm going to give away the little Christmas mouse who is the only fully finished one of the batch.

 

Giveaway

 

To be in with a chance of winning her please just leave a comment on this post and I'll use a random number generator to pick a winner next Tuesday (December 8th).

If you were hoping to have one of my animals I'm sorry to disappoint but I'll be working on a batch now to have ready before Easter so I'll keep you posted on progress with those. I'll also be working on a new pattern in the new year and will keep the blog updated with news of that. As always, if you want to get advance email notice of any of my finished projects and patterns then please send me an email and I'll add you to my mailing list.

Thanks x

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PS: If you wanted to knit your own little mouse like this one it is just a combination of my girl mouse pattern with the reindeer dress from my 'seasonal dresses' pattern (slightly modified to work the body in brown and the antlers in grey). All of my patterns are available on either Ravelry or Etsy

 

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Mouse win

 

The random number generator has picked number 33, which is Lauren H.

Thanks so very much to all those who took the time to enter. I hope to have at least 1 more giveaway in 2016 and will keep you posted.

1,673 thoughts on “A Christmassy giveaway

  1. I was just reading and admiring this little fella on your blog! So adorable. I too know the stress of getting stuff done at this time of year. Sometimes, you just have to say enough is enough. Hugs!

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  2. She is Darling !!!!!!
    I have bought all of your patterns and knit so many for gifts for family and friends ….
    What a treat to have one for myself !!!!!
    Thank You for the opportunity :0)

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  3. I think this is possibly the cutest thing I have ever seen. Kudos to you for putting your mental health first – an almost impossibility this time of year. Take care of yourself.

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  4. Seeing your posts come through always adds sweetness to my day. I hope you will enjoy your holidays with a light heart!!

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  5. I’d love to win, she’s lovely and would be perfect for my new baby due early next year.

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  6. She’s gorgeous, you are very clever indeed!
    I’ve only just just discovered your Facebook page and didn’t realise you wrote a blog too, happy days 🙂
    Merry Christmas xxx

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  7. I’ve been following your blog and I know it hasn’t been easy on you. I hope things will get better soon. I wish I could get this little mouse for my mother for Christmas, she adored your spirit and beautiful craftwork. Thing hasn’t been easy on her, she’s going through a difficult divorce with my dad. I hope this will cheer her up a little.

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  8. Thank you so much for your posts – I too have been going through personal issues, and though mine are very different, it helps to read your positive blogs and to see your wonderful pictures and marvel at your precious creations. Thank you again.
    Emily

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  9. What a gorgeous little mouse. The days go by far too quickly, I know I wont get all the things done that I’d planned in my head, but there’s always next year!

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  10. She’s beautiful! Well done for taking stock and letting yourself off the hook as it were, maybe it should be needle for knitting. You achieve loads, so I hope you do get a break and enjoy family life over Christmas. Looking forward to your next post! X x

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  11. I adore her and her seasonal dress 😀 What a sweetie. Don’t beat yourself up about not finishing all the other animal parts Julie …………. time is not always on our side especially in December. May I wish you ana your family a peaceful and happy Christmas xxx

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  12. She’s beautiful – if my reply is the winner, I’d love to have her, but I live in the U.S. so, please donate her to a local hospital for a child – unlucky to be in hospital, but lucky to have this beautiful bunny.

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  13. She is perfect, the dress, the stocking….adorable! I love how you “spruced up” the reindeer dress! Crossing my fingers, thank you!

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  14. I was just admiring how lovely this little one turned out a couple of days ago. Gorgeous! Hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas!

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  15. My newborn little triplet grandsons could do with a little Christmas magic to help them grow and this gorgeous little mouse would really fit the bill. Fingers crossed xx

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  16. She is a beautiful little girl! Nothing wrong with hitting the reset button. Have a wonderful holiday season!

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  17. i love your knitted animals. and now you give the only christmas one you have away! that is very nice of you! i hope i will win. have a very nice christmas and a happy 2016. greetings and love from wilma

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  18. What a beautiful festive mousie! Hope she’s been a good girl and Santa has lots of presents for her stocking!

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  19. Thank you so much for your beautiful creations and the love that goes into them. What a delightful and charming little mouse. Will give someone a lovely present for Christmas. xx
    Hope you have a peaceful Christmas and a Fulfilling New Year.

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  20. Hello. This little girl is so adorable. I know so many family members who would adore her too. But. I would love her just for myself because of all the knitting I have loved making for everyone else and I know she is so beautifully made with your love. Thank you for this great competition

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  21. I love love love your Christmas mouse and would love to be entered into the competition to win her.
    Love Carole from Rossendale, Lancashire xx

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  22. I took had to declare defeat this year. We are in temporary quarters until our house is finished…..selling the old one in two days was a mixed blessing. So I’m not unpacking all of my Christmas stuff, and not having my Christmas dinner party. Sometimes you just have to say enough is enough so you can relax and enjoy the season. Your mouse is precious and the winner will be so excited to receive her!

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  23. I think this darling Christmas mouse is adorable , and you are an amazingly kind and generous person Julie !
    I really hope you have a lovely Christmas ,much love and Lots of Christmas hugs from me xxxxxxxxx

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  24. Your adorable patterns are responsible for getting me back to knitting. I started with the stockings and am hoping to try the cat over the holidays. Time does slip away faster than we can knit sometimes so focus on Easter and relish how far ahead you are (for now!). Happy Christmas!

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  25. I just finished a sweet kitty from your pattern so it would be a perfect match with this cutie 🙂
    Wish you a Merry Christmas and have a great holiday season 🙂

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  26. ❤ Gorgeous little Christmas mousey ❤ fingers crossed she finds her forever home with me 🐀

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  27. what a great giveaway! I, too, have knitted more of your bunnies than I can count. happy holidays!
    saradenbo on ravelry

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  28. I am praying that my Christmas wish comes true! Winning your Christmas Mouse would be the icing on the cake!
    Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family, Pat Robinson

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  29. I just love these little critters. My new grandaughter was born today! Would love to share this with her!

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  30. What a talented lady you are. You have such wonderful toys and patterns that you share with us all. What a sweet little mouse.
    Best wishes to you and your family xx

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  31. Such a lovely little Christmas creature! You are so talented and your work is divine!
    Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🏽⛄️❄️

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  32. you can only take one chance.. i love her , i love her and will take my chance. you never can tell id the luck is for me this time. love your little animals.

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  33. It’s my birthday today, and that little girl would be an awesome gift!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!

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  34. Ooooohhhhhh! She is absolutely adorable in a Christmas package! Please random generator…make my Christmas Wish come true! Fingers crossed!

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  35. I wanted a bunny in your last batch, I was hoping to sit it on my dresser in my new home……my move fell through but I might have found another house so this little mouse might bring me better luck in our new home ..wherever that may be!

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  36. I’d love to be entered!
    Also… just as a note… I’d love one of your little critters whether it would be here by the Holidays or not… I wanted to get one for my daughter… who is 9 months old… so she’ll have no clue if it’s late or not XD
    littlebearries on Instagram

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  37. Your work is simply amazing! Love that precious mouse! You made a wise decision not to burden yourself with trying to do the impossible. Wishing you a very happy holiday season!

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  38. Time has a habit of running away with itself especially at this time of year! I would love to win and rehouse this delightful little mouse x

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  39. She is just the cutest little thing. A new pattern? I can’t wait. I wish I had time to make all of your patterns but… Next year I hope to get a cat pair done.

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  40. She is absolutely adorable! You are very talented! Many wishes for a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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  41. Cudowne prace! Marzę, aby nauczyć się tak pięknie dziergać na drutach… na razie potrafię zrobić bombki bożonarodzeniowe 🙂
    Może dopisze mi szczęcie.
    pozdrawiam z Polski

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  42. Love your patterns and finished animals! Someone is going to be a lucky winner here and I do hope it’s me, but whomever she goes to will be so excited!!

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  43. Be kind to yourself. Enjoy Christmas with your family and we will enjoy your new little creatures when they appear in the New Year.

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  44. Oh my! She is Christmas sweetness! So adorable. Your talents are amazing, and thank you for the opportunity to win her! Take care of yourself 🙂

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  45. I love ALL your creations!! Wishing you and your family a blessed and peaceful Christmas!!! Fan from Forest Grove, Oregon, USA!!

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  46. Oh dear this is the most beautiful Christmas mouse that I have ever seen. I love your blog. I love your authenticity and the story that you tell. And of course your beautiful knits. She wouldn’t definitely be a well-loved mouse at my house. Merry Christmas!

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  47. I dont know how you do it. If I made this it would be a once in a lifetime project and would take forever. Beautiful work and I love coming to this blog to see your work now and then. Glad I saw this. Janice

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  48. That is so cute ! I know exactly what you mean by saying that time has not been on your side. Each year I promise myself to start making Christmas project around Easter, but I always fail.
    Hope you have a wonderful Christmas !
    And by the way, this little mouse is soooooooo incredibly cute !

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  49. I feel your pain. I’ve started one of your monkeys to give my daughter for Christmas – her very own special Christmas Curious George. I’m afraid I won’t make it. But that one cute mouse with an adorable sweater.

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  50. She is so beautiful, as are all your creations.
    I wish you all the very best for Christmas and the New Year.
    Peace be with you.

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  51. I love her! She’s the cutest mouse with the prettiest dress!
    Time’s run away with me too this year … why does time seem to go so much quicker every year?!
    xx

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  52. Happy holidays to you and your family. This is always a busy time, it is so hard to fit everything in without going a little bonkers.

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  53. What a sweet little mouse.
    Please don’t worry about not finishing any other little animals. That’s just how life goes sometimes. Better to stay stress-free at this time of year.

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  54. I would so love to have this Christmas mouse! Christmas mice are the only ones I love!!! She is so cute, her dress is darling, & her sweet stocking! You have a lot in your plate, don’t feel bad!
    Merry Christmas!

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  55. What a lovely little mousey. I hope the holidays will go smoothly at your house and I send loving wishes to you and yours!
    Take care.

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  56. I have been following your blog for a few years and have always been amazed at your creativity. I would love to give your wee Christmas mouse a home. I will pay the shipping!

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  57. There is great strength in knowing when to stop. Well done for not choosing to give yourself extra stress.
    I have recently taken up knitting again, as my daughter wanted to know how. I am a very basic knitter but aspire to making one of your beautiful animals.
    In the meantime, I would be so excited to win your beautiful mouse having never had any luck in any of your draws.
    (I can tell you’re busy as you’ve not given her a name!)

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  58. Oh,what a gorgeous mousie! I would love to win her! Please enter me in the draw. Thank you.
    Very best wishes for Christmas and 2016.

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  59. She is absolutely beautiful. Don’t fret about not finishing others. It’s always hard to find time at this time of year. wishing you and yours a very happy and peaceful Christmas.

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  60. She is the prettiest little mouse – and oh that dress! I just love the colours. Sheer perfection as always from you. Wishing you and your family the very best for the holiday season. Looking forward to seeing your magical creations in 2016.

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  61. I’ve shown your wee animals to my 3 year old grand daughter and asked her if she wanted me to knit her one or two or all of them. :O) She is pretty smitten with them. Thank you for creating such fun little critters.

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  62. This one is “trop belle” !! It’s been a long time since I follow your blog and your knitted wee beasties and I still love them 😀

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  63. Knitting is very therapeutic! I hope you know that your patterns and adorable animals bring a lot of joy to many of us. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

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  64. Ahhhh! Love her!! I always miss when you have stuff for sale so I’ll have to email you 🙂 beautiful work!

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  65. Sooooo adorable! Love your animals 🙂 And your photos. I am very much enjoying seeing your pics on Instagram. Have the loveliest Christmas season with your family.

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  66. Oh, diese Maus ist absolut bezaubernd und ich habe mich sofort in sie verliebt!
    Gerne würde ich auch mal etwas gewinnen und diese Maus wäre ein wunderschöner Gewinn!
    Liebe Grüße
    Susi

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  67. Oh so sweet, I’m so glad this popped up on my Facebook feed this morning…if only we could just hit copy once one project was done…
    Merry Christmas to you…from across the pond in Canada!

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  68. Oh my goodness you are talented! One of the top things in my to-do list is to make one (or five) of your patterns in the new year – I’m so happy you are publishing your patterns now. Your attention to detail is always inspiring – your toys are like little works of art. I will keep an eye out for your toys in the new year.

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  69. though I’ve become pretty good at knitting the bunny, I’d love to have one of yours!
    thank you for being so generous. I know life is challenging for you at the moment. your kindness is inspiring.

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  70. Adorable mouse x x
    I haven’t managed to complete all my Christmas projects either! Oh well maybe I’ll be more organised next year 😊
    Have a lovely Christmas x x

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  71. Oh my, another beautiful creation! She’s beautiful & would look gorgeous sitting under my Christmas Tree. Merry Christmas everyone xx

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  72. Miss Mouse is so sweet with her Christmas stocking, I would love to win her. Don’t beat yourself up because you didn’t finish your projects, life happens. You know they will get done eventually. Forget it for now and try to enjoy the festive season.

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  73. She is so adorable!I know the incredible amount of time these animals take.Your finishing touches are delightful.

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  74. Mousey Mousey I’d like you to come into my housey. What a clever lady you are! Merry Christmas x

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  75. I made quite a few of your creations, little hedgehogs, rabbits.cats, foxes and mice.
    I m looking forward to see what is coming next in the new year…I thought maybe a little bear or a dog with floppy ears!
    thank you for putting up such a lovely price.
    Happy Christmas to you and all your family.
    lucia x

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  76. WOW, so many entries already. Everybody loves the little mouse. She is so adorable with her little dress with reindeers, she has stolen everybody’s heart, … mine too !

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  77. She’s beautiful I can fully appreciate the hours put in to make these bundles of gorgeousness…xxx

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  78. Pick me, pick me, I never win anything! I love all of your little critters and have started making the little rabbit.

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  79. Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a Little Cotton Rabbits mouse ❤
    She’s so pretty I’d love to win her

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  80. What a very kind lady you are, Thank you for making someones Christmas just a little more special, Hope your Christmas wishes all come true, Now try to relax a little and enjoy. Merry Christmas to you and yours ❤

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  81. Lovely, adorable. I would love this little mouse to give to my mum who is poorly right now. Thank you & have a relaxing Christmas! X

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  82. She is just adorable 😍 I would so love to give her a home. Fingers crossed. Merry Christmas to you and your family xx

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  83. I wish you all the best for this new year and a wonderfull christmas. It is hard t let things go and say enough is enough .i think its amazing that you can make a mouce out of cotton and bring it to live.

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  84. The mouse is absolutely beautiful and I would love to give her a home. I really love your knitted animals. I have a few of your patterns but I haven’t attempted my own yet. Have a lovely Christmas!

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  85. She is so lovely. I should say if I won her I would give her to my niece. (but I wouldn’t I would keep her for me!!)

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  86. Sometimes you have to admit that there is not enough time to finish something and give yourself a break. It is so kind of you to give this adorable mouse and on my birthday, December 8th. I hope I am the one who wins. Thank you for your generosity! I love all your cute creations.

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  87. I ,too ,have decided not to make myself crazy getting things done for Christmas.
    If I win this adorable mouse I will be overjoyed, but if I do not I will still be happily not sewing/knitting/painting anything in a big ole rush.
    Just sit back and enjoy the holiday stress free!!

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  88. Oh she is so beautiful, so carefully made, and how generous of you to give her away. Thank you for the opportunity to win her. I have only discovered your blog in the last couple of days, love it,will hopefully find time soon to go back over some of your older posts, loved the one abut Toby’s haircut, what an amazing smile he has. Well done for stepping back a bit, we all seem to have so much to do these days, hope you will catch a few moments for yourself, and enjoy your knitting.

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  89. Happy Christmas! Your little mouse is darling! You give us a great deal of pleasure with your patterns and animals. Thank you!

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  90. She is just too cute. I have long admired your creations but since getting my Coco recently I have an all new respect for your talent. Your little knitted animals are perfect in every way. The creature, the clothing, they are simply wonderful works of art! Thank you for sharing with us and take time to rest and enjoy your family. Merry Christmas!

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  91. She’s so lovely. I fell in love with her the moment I first saw her. Thanks for the chance to win her.
    Blessings,
    Gurunam Kaur

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  92. I love looking at your cute creations. A Christmas mouse would just make this Christmas a little merrier!

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  93. Your little critters make me so happy. Just looking at the photos of them brings a smile to my face.

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  94. Just love her and love you and the way you deal with life. No matter if I win this little mouse or not, just enjoy the look of her.Thank you for sharing all your knitting an daily life with us. It’s an encouragement for us all!!!!!!

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  95. No need to apologize, not enough time is not enough time. We have all experienced it. Your little mouse however is super sweet and my very own little mouse of a girl would give her a loving home. So I will take ly chance

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  96. Enjoy your Christmas! Count yourself very savvy to have realized your limits, and accept blessings for your peace of mind in this busy season.
    i love your wee patterns — thanks for sharing your creativity! Luv, Jacquie

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  97. She is absolutely beautiful . You are amazingly talented . I would be honoured to be chosen to look after her . Fingers and toes crossed . Good luck to everyone xx

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  98. Well, time and love are in every stitch, you can just see it. Every one is a gift you give to us. Never feel badly at what you haven’t accomplished when there is so much that you have! I adore your work, including this little mousie. 🙂

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  99. such a cute mouse!
    thank you to offer this marvellous work to one of us =D
    ps:I don’t have finish all I have to prepare for xmas too! time goes too fast

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  100. I would love to win this adorable little creature of yours! No worries about getting the others out… sometimes life gets the best of us despite all our grand plans. Relax & try to enjoy your Holiday Season!!!

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  101. What can I say??? Whatever you make you success =)… Your little ones are adorable, lovely and always, always make me smile … So happy because you have an Instagram account!!!

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  102. So cute and adorable. Malin, my daugther would love it 💜 thanks for the chance and the wonderful thought

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  103. I’ve been trying to get one of your critters for a while now. Would love this adorable little mouse!

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  104. She’s gorgeous, so beautifully made. I hope you feel better now the pressure to finish all of her chums has been alleviated. Christmas is manic enough without extra stress of finishing a big job. Wishing you and yours a good weekend. CJ xx

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  105. Well you are human! So funny how the time seems to pass much more quickly as we approach Christmas, never ever ceases to amaze me. No matter what our plans there always seems to be something which pops up and distracts us. The mouse is exceedingly cute. Have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2016. That’s scary isn’t it?

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  106. Every time I read your lovely posts I think, “I have got to get busy!” I have never made any stuffed animals in my knitting, but I am anxious to try one of yours. They are darling!

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  107. I’ve followed you for years and I can’t believe the levels of gorgeous-ness you keep reaching. Well done you for standing up and saying ‘enough is enough’ I’m going to follow your example and down tools for December and focus on the important stuff xxx

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  108. Wow! You create the most amazing creatures. I’ve been following you for 4 years and always get excited to see what you’ve made. Merry Christmas!

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  109. She’s such a sweet little thing. I have a little girl in mind for her. I wish you a blessed Christmas season. Your blog is my absolute favorite!

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  110. sometimes you just can’t squeak enough time into your life for the little things! Love this little bit!

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  111. Absolutely gorgeous!! I admire your wonderful creations and skills so much! Christmas wishes and kisses 🙂 X

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  112. You are a very talented and generous lady, I love making your animals. Thank you for sharing your patterns and ideas.

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  113. My 4 year old granddaughter has just seen this …. and she LOVES it! I’ve made a rabbit for her, but not as good as yours! Lovely!

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  114. I admire all of your little animals, and would love to win this lee mouse! What a darling reindeer dress.

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  115. The days definitely fly by faster during the holidays! I love your creations, and definitely enjoy reading your blog. 🙂

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  116. Have become a dedicated LCR fan in the last few months! Love your work and am inspired by your impeccable taste and beautiful results. Happy holidays!

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  117. Your patterns are amazing. Thank you for sharing them with us. I would welcome this little girl into my home.

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  118. Who doesn’t love a mouse in striped stockings! Just starting to make toys and am looking forward to your new pattern(s).

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  119. What a lovely opportunity. I would be thrilled to win this beautiful mouse, but I’m going to try my hand at one of your patterns over the Christmas holidays, so if I do not win, I will still be able to make one of my own. Thank you so much for sharing your work and your words. Happy Christmas.

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  120. I love your patterns, but haven’t attempted a mouse yet …. It would be lovely to own one made by the expert!

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  121. This little mouse is so adorable. I would really love to have her here in our home.
    I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas time.

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  122. Oh my she is adorable. I have learned to say to myself ‘you can only do what you can do’ when I find that my time doesn’t match my list of ‘to do.’

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  123. Gorgeous, I’m desperately trying to finish girl rabbit for my God daughters fraught ear fir her first Birthday………not sure I’m going to succeed….

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  124. She’s beautiful, but it’s important to take good care of yourself, Julie! Happy Jolidays to you and your family!

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  125. She is lovely, I know the feeling I haven’t finished my nativity. I would love her, she will be well loved.

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  126. Oh my goodness predictive text really ruined that post, supposed to say for my God daughters daughters first birthday, but not sure I’m going to succeed…

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  127. I have knit one of your rabbit patterns before as an egg topper, but the detail on your creations amazes me. You are so talented. I love this little mouse.

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  128. Oh what a sweet little giveaway! I have 2 little ones who would adore this darling mouse. Thanks for this opportunity x

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  129. A friend of mine introduced me to your blog; she too knits and gives a lot of them away as gifts. She has made my daughter some really adorable things. This mouse is just too cute!
    I bet it would make a wonderful Christmas present!

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  130. I am, as ever, in awe of your creations. I would love to own one. I always like to keep up with your blog because I teach in a school for young people on the autistic spectrum. X

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  131. The bears, goat, and rabbits on my dresser have all expressed interest in having one lovely knitted mouse to join in with their society. Sleeping has been difficult since they have begun moving around and clearing space for her to occupy. I told them it might be all in vain. They are confident a new friend is coming.

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  132. What a wonderful thing to do this holiday season! Thank you so much for a chance to win this very cute mouse 😉

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  133. One lucky winner will receive this adorable Christmas mouse. Wouldn’t it be grand if she found her way to my house!! Merry Christmas and happy, healthy new year to you and your family.

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  134. Das ist so ein niedliches, süßes kleines Mäuschen. Einfach zuckersüß.
    Man muß sie einfach lieb haben.
    Ich würde gut und sehr gerne für sie sorgen und darauf achten das sie nicht die Katze holt.
    Liebe Grüße
    Marie

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  135. The mouse is adorable, I love her Christmas dress. I would love to be able to knit something like that! Merry Christmas!

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  136. Wow! Elle est très jolie la petite souris, j’aimerais bien la gagner pour une de mes petites-filles.

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  137. She is the most adorable thing I have seen! Somehow you manage to put just the right colors together – it’s a gift!
    Thanks for the chance to win her- it’s very generous.
    And my next little project is to make one of your Christmas stockings for my adult son’s very first tree of his own.

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  138. I just love everything you create, and this little girl is a darling! Don’t feel bad at all for not finishing your Christmas creations. It happens to all of us! The important thing is to realize that we only have so much time, and the best thing we can do is to spend it with our families. You are so sweet to share this special girl with one of us. Have a wonderful holiday season with your family. There will be time for everything else later!

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  139. Thank you Julie! I came for the knitting and stayed for your inspiring posts about life and motherhood.
    Happy Holidays!
    Ana

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  140. OMG…it is always a pleasure to see what you have recently knitted and shared on facebook! your work is wonderful! Thank you!

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  141. Your little Christmas Mouse is exquisite. Have a wonderful Christmas and will be looking forward to seeing your other wee animals finished…Cheers

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  142. My Goodness, that mouse is outrageously cute. I would absolutely cherish her. I think I might like to knit a few, but with leather jackets and jeans and the like…Grease inspired if you will.

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  143. Your talent for creating a little mouse with all that is nostalgic in Christmas, the soft colours, the unique symbols and so cute she is just loveable. I’m trying to knit a little boy bunny, my first toy from your collection for my very first grandchild who is due to make an arrival this Christmas. I love your little creatures and just hope that I can make a wee rabbit this month. A little Christmas mouse would be very special for this new little babe.

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  144. Oh, my grand-daughter would LOVE this little sweetie!
    Your designs are so wonderful! All the best from Denmark!

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  145. Oh she is absolutely beautiful, I am always completely astonished at your fabulous animals Julie!!!
    xx

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  146. She’s so adorable! My friends and I are starting a bunny knit-along next week with your sweet bunny pattern. I’ve made the girl fox in the past and she turned out great. Thank you for writing such wonderful patterns!

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  147. Absolutely love your designs and never seem to have time to try a pattern. Must add it to my resolutions!

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  148. Oh my goodness she is adorable!! Thanks so much for the chance to win her!
    Be easy with yourself about getting the other ones done to sell… sometimes life has other things in store for us at the moment. Hugs!

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  149. What a darling addition to the holiday spirit this little mousie would be! Your talent is amazing and your enthusiasm is contagious! Please remember that everyone overestimates their ability to get everything done. I’m looking forward to a slower January after a wonderful holiday season.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  150. I think that sweet little mouse needs to come and live at my house 🙂 she is simply beautiful and I promise she will be well loved here 🙂

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  151. What a cute Christmas mouse! So much detail so I can understand why they take awhile to complete.

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  152. She’s so sweet! I, too, would love to have her! I hope you find a few quiet, joy-filled and peaceful moments this advent season!

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  153. I always love reading your blog. Wishing you and the family all the best during the holiday season. Deb M

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  154. I adore all of your work! Sorry you didn’t have the time to complete all of your holiday items. I’m letting alot of handmades drop off my list this holiday season as well….the days and hours dwindle quickly! Thank you for the chance at this sweet little mouse. Happiest of holidays to you and yours.

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  155. Miss Mouse: You will love it here… I have a fridge full of cheese and lots of stuff you would love to nibble… I also have a place for you to sleep and roam around the house!
    I must admit the mouse is so cute and I love it….

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  156. That Khloe Mouse looks so cute, hope you don’t mind I named her after my new grandaughter who will hopefully make her entrance into this world on Dec. 16th. Thank You for the giveaway. Good Luck Everyone!!!!

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  157. This mouse is just so sweet. You’re very talented lady, I don’t think people appreciate the amount of work involved. Have a relaxing Christmas x

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  158. The mouse is so cute!! Love her 🙂
    I’m also looking forward for your next new pattern – I’m sure it is gooing to be adorbale!

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  159. Your little christmas mouse is so beautiful! I couldn’t not leaving you a comment, you’re so generous. What a great talent you have! I wish you all the best for christmas with your beloved family.
    Best regards from Belgium

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  160. What a lovely mouse!! It reminded me of my Aunt Sheila in England and she sent a wonderful stuffed animal to my daughter – years ago!!

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  161. She is adorable. I don’t know how you continually work with such fine yarn. And the finishing part kills me. Take time to enjoy Christmas. Lack of time gets us all sooner or later.

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  162. I love these little animals! I’ve knitted two girl elephants and a boy rabbit so far and whilst I’m pleased with the results, they’re not quite as good as yours!

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  163. She is gorgeous. My boy would absolutely love her. Glad you took the pressure off yourself to get the rest done.

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  164. Such a cutie! There is no way I would get to keep her, my daughter would fall in love with her

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  165. What a beautiful mouse-her dress reminds me of the Christmas jumper I made for my daughter last year-I would happily give her a home!

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  166. Your mouse is priceless. I am sure she willbe treasured by her so lucky new owner. have a restful and happy time with your family. Gill

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  167. Miss Mouse is so delightful. I would give her a nice cosy home to live in, and be sure she stayed safe from my furry kitty.

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  168. Love your work and enjoy your photos – makes me wish I visit the UK for an extensive period.
    Have a Merry Christmas!

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  169. So sweet in her little dress. I have knitted your bunny pattern for both my children and your knitted christmas stocking pattern is wonderful. I have several on my tree with mini green & black chocolate bars in them.

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  170. Happy Christmas – and wonderful that you’re taking time for yourself. Hoping you and yours have a wonderful, restful holiday!

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  171. Fully understand about the time issue…it just gallops by. Don’t be too hard on yourself you have produced some beautiful patterns for us all to enjoy. Love the dress on this one….soooo cute. X

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  172. I love your blog and your photos – not to mention your adorable animals! Thank you for this opportunity and thank you for being the blog that always captivates and inspires me.

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  173. Knitting is relaxing Julie so never push yourself to do more than you feel comfortable with (says me – with a massive list of Christmas presents to knit to make me feel better about the fact that I can’t work and feel the need to justify sitting down all day!!) The mouse is absolutely and totally adorable! You are so clever lovely lady! xxxx

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  174. Be good to yourself. Other’s expectations of you are always going to be more than what is possible in a finite amount of time. I love the mouse and especially the reindeer dress. Your talent and inspiration are a huge gift to all of us who follow your blog.
    Big Christmas Hug to you and yours

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  175. She is a very cute little mouse. I am not sure how I missed this pattern on your sites, but would love to own her.

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  176. You do such a beautiful job, I always enter your giveaways hoping to win one of your originals. You seem to give them a personality all their own.

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  177. Soo adorable! Would love to have her to give to my first little granddaughter.
    Thank you for the chance.:)

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  178. This is so adorable. The detail you achieve in each little creature is amazing. I would live to win this although I have purchased some patterns still waiting for time to get started.

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  179. Still love the how cute your creations are. You can tell you put a lot of time and love into them. Would love a chance to love her to.

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  180. Your toys are amazing. I have bought fox boy for now, and practicing in knitting, hope I could do smth near your great toys. It will be a great pleasure to get this pretty mouse.

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  181. There’s a magic that turns flour, butter, sugar and eggs into a cake.
    The same magic has turned yarn, love, skill and a beautiful pattern into the most adorable little mouse.
    Love seeing you wave your wand and the magic that results.
    Thanks for sharing
    X

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  182. Blessings to you and your family this holiday season. Thank you for a chance to love this little mouse.

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  183. Oh my she’s gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win! I must admit it makes me feel like I’m not alone to read that time has got away on you too! This time of year can get so busy, and I sometimes bite off more than I can chew. All these handmade presents I’ve planned…..I’ve decided to think of it as getting super organised for next year….

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  184. Ah so many of us try to fit in way too much, especially at this time of the year, says she who has booked a knee op next Thursday and no presents bought for the three grandkids yet. Will hopefully be ablecto knit a cat or two from your delightful patterns for them. Relax, slow down, have fun!xxxx

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  185. No need to rush with your beautiful creatures, all in good time! I would love vet to have that little mouse come and live vie with me!!

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  186. She’s lovely! I’m in the middle of knitting one of your little stockings right now and really enjoying how it’s coming along.

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  187. Your little mouse would be so loved at my granddaughter’s house. She is beyond cute. Hope you have a merry, relaxing, wonderful Christmas.

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  188. Big girls are never too big for beautiful little mice. Will have to knit one if I don’t win. Thank you for sharing your wonderful designs xx

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  189. Oh she is so beautiful Julie! What’s her name?! She needs to come live with Robyn the little cotton rabbit! 🐰😊
    Merry Christmas Julie, hope you get some time to yourself to be cozy with some gorgeous yarn.
    Xx

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  190. How beautiful, I am so inspired by your beautiful work, I’ve never knitted anything so tiny but with such character.

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  191. What a treasure….as are all your sweet animals. If she came to live at my house…..I would make sure we threw a party for her—-the heck with…not a creature was stirring!

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  192. Your work is amazing! I bought some patterns a few months ago and loves them! I would love to have this one! Thank you for this xmas present!

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  193. She really is a scrumptious little mouse! I do feel for you being under such pressure, but sometimes we all have to know when to not be hard on ourselves. I love seeing your baskets of little animals coming together, they are made with such care and attention which is just what this little mouse would get if she came to live with me! Elaine x

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  194. This lovely little mouse has to come and live with me. I know what his favourite cheese is !
    I love all of your gorgeous characters.
    Have a great Christmas and a good rest.
    Maria xxx

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  195. I will always enter to win one of your amazing animals, even though I do have the patterns and have made a few of my own. One that you made would be a special thing as prized as any original artwork. Happiest holidays to you and yours!

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  196. First of all, don’t YOU worry, you have a busy life and I think it is so kind of you to offer this give away! I LOVE this precious Mousie. I could give her a very good home!!!
    Thank you and take care and enjoy your holidays xoxoxoRobin

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  197. What a beautiful mouse! Love her dress. Would love to give her a new home. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  198. This little mouse is just so cute…………………… came across your page in 2009. Have to say what a brilliant page it is.Your work always looks so perfect.You put together such lovely colour combinations too. Would love to be the proud owner of this little beauty as although I am able to knit my stuff never has the look that you are able to achieve.Best wishes, have a lovely Christmas and look forward to following you for another year. xxx

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  199. my goodness, I don’t know what is more impressive: the adorable little mouse or the fact that you have received so many comments from all corners of creation. Well done! I hope you will take a break and enjoy your holidays. Best wishes from Tennessee!

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  200. The little Christmas mouse is gorgeous. I have knitted four of the little rabbits but must branch out and knit some of the other cute little characters next. Thanks for your lovely patterns.

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  201. I’m not surprised you’ve run out of time, this beautiful girl must have taken you sooooo long!! I would love to give her a home!!!!

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  202. As usual absolutely adorable. She would make a sweet gift for my upcoming granddaughter.
    Or my birthday!
    Love your work.

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  203. oh what joy this little creature is going to bring someone lucky!
    thanks for sharing, I totally understand the time issue, maybe they’ll be ready for Christmas in July? Lots of people have started celebrating that here in Australia as that is our winter!
    I hope to make a few of your beauties one day, but I’m not sure they’ll ever look as amazing as your originals!

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  204. Absolutely love your little animals! Everyone of them is super cute!! Would love to win one of them 🙂 x

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  205. What a beautiful giveaway. Thank you so much.
    I would give this wee mousey girl to my new granddaughter.

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  206. I have a few patterns, but like you haven’t finished them.. This would be a great way to have one finished!!

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  207. I would love to see this little mouse girl arrive in my mail box in the US, a very long journey, indeed, but she would find a very cozy home with a lovely Golden Retriever named Finnegan and a precious Bengal kitty name Pita who has no taste for mice, so she’s quite safe here. Crossing my fingers that I win this little darling…if I don’t, best wishes to the winner.

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  208. Sending my best wishes for merry Christmas and happy New Year. May 2016 bring you happiness, good health, love and lots of laughter. You are blessed to be able to bring such beauty and love to so many.
    Warm regards from Australia. X

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  209. One day when my kids are a bit older I will learn to knit, until then I’ll have to keep trying for one of your beautiful creations. I enjoy your photography as well, Merry Christmas.

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  210. Oh my goodness. That mouse is the cutest ever. Julie, you make the nicest things and where you find the time, I’ll never know. It brings such joy into the world having people like you. Wishing you and your family the best of the Christmas season and a wonderful New Year!
    Betsy

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  211. I would love to win this for my granddaughter!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win and take it easy… you’ll get the others finished eventually!

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  212. Such a cute girl mouse ! I’ve done 4 cats at this time, the last one went for charity with a tiny toy inside a mini sock (free patterns of yours), next one will be for my sister, will try to do a girl cat similar to her beloved cat that passed away this year. Already bought patterns for elephant boy and girl fox but where’s the time to start those cute little creatures?? ;o) Ansious to know what is the new pattern ;o) Have a nice weekend !

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  213. Sometimes everything gets done in time, and sometimes it doesn’t. C’est la vie 🙂 We could give this sweet mouse a loving home!

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  214. Well I don’t blame you for downing tools, you need a jolly good rest and a jolly good treat-filled Christmas in my opinion! Have a lovely festive season Julie, hope Toby enjoys all things Christmassy x

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  215. Thank you for this opportunity! I have made 3 bunnies with Christmas outfits for my 3 grandchildren this year. Your patterns are so well written and constructed that each one came out just about perfect.

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  216. Such a cute girl mouse ! I’ve done 4 cats at this time, the last one went for charity with a tiny toy inside a mini sock (free patterns of yours), next one will be for my sister, will try to do a girl cat similar to her beloved cat that passed away this year. Already bought patterns for elephant boy and girl fox but where’s the time to start those cute little creatures?? ;o) Ansious to know what is the new pattern ;o) Have a nice weekend !

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  217. She is adorable! Thank you for the chance. Merry Christmas and many blessings for the New Year to you and your family.

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  218. I love it!
    And my little granddaughter ´ld be so happy having it, but I live in Argentina. It´s very far from your place so…. I have little hope of having it.
    I love your work.
    You are an artist.
    Your little ones and their clothes are amazing.
    Happy Christmas!!!

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  219. I love the bunny! I made the elephant and the cat for my grandsons and they loved them. Thanks for your beautiful patterns!

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  220. How i would like to win this pretty mouse. I love what you knit. Thank’s a lot.
    Michèle from France

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  221. Your mouse is beautiful, sooo perfect in every way as are all your toys.
    It’s not a race, it’s OK to take things slower… You push yourself too hard and expect too much from yourself most the time. Slow down, take time to rest. Merry Xmas and a Happy New year to you and yours…
    Regards
    Faye
    (Australia)

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  222. Sooo cute; but don’t stress out; just try to enjoy this wonderful time of the year. Everyone is in your shoes and understands. I would love to win this little mouse but I do have all of your patterns and could attempt one of my own. I am retiring at the end of the year, so I will have plenty of time to experiment.
    Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year

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  223. Your work is so beautiful, I am working at improving my knitting skills so I can create one of your patterns soon.
    Thank you,
    Sherry

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  224. I adore all your “creatures” and your beautiful words and photography. You’re an inspiration!!

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  225. She is beautiful. I’m just about to start on another bunny. Love watching these little characters come to life. Thank you for your lovely blogs this year. X

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  226. Your animals are so adorable! I love the way you do faces, that’s what I always struggle with. Thank you so much for the giveaway! Enjoy your holidays!

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  227. I just love your sweet animals! I have most of the patterns and have made several as gifts for friends. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

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  228. All of your little animals are so sweet, but this little mousegirl is the most adorable creature! take good care and rest for a while!

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  229. All of your little animals are so sweet, but this little mousegirl is the most adorable creature! take good care and rest for a while!

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  230. All of your little animals are so sweet, but this little mousegirl is the most adorable creature! take good care and rest for a while!

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  231. All of your little animals are so sweet, but this little mousegirl is the most adorable creature! take good care and rest for a while!

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  232. All of your little animals are so sweet, but this little mousegirl is the most adorable creature! take good care and rest for a while!

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  233. All of your little animals are so sweet, but this little mousegirl is the most adorable creature! take good care and rest for a while!

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  234. All of your little animals are so sweet, but this little mousegirl is the most adorable creature! take good care and rest for a while!

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  235. All of your little animals are so sweet, but this little mousegirl is the most adorable creature! take good care and rest for a while!

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  236. All of your little animals are so sweet, but this little mousegirl is the most adorable creature! take good care and rest for a while!

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  237. Probably a good decision to step back and not push too hard. I’ve knit a couple of rabbits out of your rabbit pattern, and I appreciate the care you put into your work! This little mouse is just darling. She would be very much enjoyed in our house!

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  238. Oh my, she is stunning! I know my little girl would absolutely worship her! Hope you get some rest and have a peaceful Christmas x

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  239. Ich bin begeistert!
    Sie ist so süß ,die Farbkomposition für dieses neue Kleid ist phantastisch.
    Es ist eine großartige Arbeit.Ich habe schon einige Muster nachgearbeitet.Trotz,wenig Englischkenntnisse
    konnte ich die Muster gut nacharbeiten.Ich bin neugierig und gespannt auf das neue Muster.
    Viele liebe Grüße ,und eine schöne Vorweihnachtszeit sendet dir Regina
    I’m excited!
    She is so sweet, the color composition of this new dress is fantastic.
    It’s a great Arbeit.Ich’ve nachgearbeitet.Trotz some patterns, little knowledge of English
    I was the pattern’m good nacharbeiten.Ich curious and excited about the new pattern.
    Lots of love, and a beautiful Christmas time sends you Regina

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  240. I’m in awe of your talents Julie – your mouse would have taken me ages!
    Tempted to give your Fair Isle cuffs a go after Christmas though your
    explanation is the clearest I’ve seen. Merry Christmas to you and yours xx

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  241. With all my heart I wish you Merry Christmas! and believe me, time is the least important. Most important is the moment and the people with whom we share. A big hug! EStela

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  242. So cute, love your patterns and designs, I made the elephant, rabbit and monkey, my grandkids love them

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  243. Love following you on Instagram these days, you always have a beautiful photograph that adds a bit of perspective to my day! No time to knit my own mouse this Christmas with a crazy toddler on my hands, have to hope I win this one!

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  244. Sigh………A peaceful and loving Christmas time to you and your family . Thank you for the lovely creatures you design.

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  245. I adore everything you make. Thank you for the chance to give the gorgeous wee mouse a new home.

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  246. What a cute little girl! And I just love your color sense. The blue dress goes so well with her white-and-pinkness. Wishing you comfort and peace.

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  247. Gorgeous!!! Been following you for a while, one day (finances willing) I’ll own one of your amazing creations. Merry Christmas!

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  248. So love your little works of art. My little grand daughter would give a good home for this little one.

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  249. Please, please pick me! I love your little animals, own all your patterns and have made 13 little creatures with one more under way!

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  250. Oh how I would love her to come live with me in Canada
    You are a very talented lady.
    Thank You for the chance to win her.
    Merry Christmas to you & your family

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  251. Such a little sweetie! I have made some of your rabbits but my knitting is not quite as good as yours, so I would love an original. Have a restful Christmas and take a break. You sound like you need it!

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  252. I love your little Christmas Mouse. Wishing you and your family Merry Christmas, and all the best for the New Year.

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  253. This little mouse is adorable!
    I would absolutely love to win her and give her a forever home!
    Thank you!

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  254. Julie, you have in no way been defeated, you have created one beautiful little mouse, full of character… far more than I could possibly manage along with everyday routine, let alone all the issues you have been dealing with. Also please don’t forget your blog with the beautiful photos obviously brings so much joy to so many people.
    Congratulations on a great achievement! D x

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  255. She is lovely! I’ve just knitted a cat with that dress pattern and wish my fair isle was even half as neat as yours.

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  256. Julie, you made the right decision to give yourself a break. You are going through a lot right now with the transition process for Toby. Blessings to you and your family. I would love to have your sweet little mouse for a keepsake. Hugs and Merry Christmas from across the miles.

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  257. She is beautiful! It is hard to get everything done this time of year. There are so many patterns and limited time! God bless you for getting this much done! Love your patterns.

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  258. Absolutely adorable! This would be a perfect gift for my baby girl who will be born on New Year’s Eve.
    Meagan Craig

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  259. Hi Julie,
    I so admire you and the way you attack your life. I cannot comprehend what is like to have a disabled child like Toby (who by the way has such a loving family) and yet you seem able to attain so much. To not have finished a few delightful knitted animals is nothing but I know to you you feel beaten, sometimes you just have to go with the flow as you know. I can understand how your knitting is an outlet for you but for now enjoy the lead up to Christmas and the precious time with your family and revitalise yourself ready for the new year. Your little rabbit will go to a new home where she will be well loved.
    Bev

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  260. You’ve done it again! She’s precious in her holiday dress and looks ready to hang her stocking.
    Happy Holidays to you and your family!

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  261. Julie – That little mouse is absolutely adorable. I’m hopping right over to Ravelry to buy both of the patterns. Thanks for such a lovely pattern.
    Beverly
    bszen on Ravelry

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  262. Thank you for such a generous giveaway. Your work is simply adorable. I’m pretty random at the best of times so I hope the number generator picks me 🙂

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  263. What a beautiful little mouse! My girls would want one of those reindeer dresses if they saw it!
    Have a lovely Christmas!

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  264. Such an adorable little mouse! One of my favs! Of course, I change my mind about which is my favorite all the time, love them all. Relax, and enjoy your holidays.

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  265. I love her! You do amazing work. I have been knitting for 10 years and I think ithat I am ready to tackle knitting your bunny! That is my New Years resolution😀

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  266. Thank you for the chance to win this adorable lady mouse. I love her dress, anything with reindeer is a sure winner. Happy Christmas to you and your family and thank you for your beautiful patterns and blog posts.

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  267. How cute she looks in her holiday frock! Thank you for your generosity in offering this give-away. What a treasure she will be for the lucky winner. Happy holidays to you and yours.

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  268. Adorable little Christmas Mouse, Julie! Anyone of us would be delighted to make her welcome in our home. Merry Christmas to you and all you love!

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  269. Hi lovely Julie, she is so beautiful, glad you have not pushed too hard, making your gorgeous creations should be fun! Hope you have a very Happy Christmas, love and best wishes, Susan xxx

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  270. She is adorable! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity. Hope you get some rest and enjoy the rest of your holiday for sure.

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  271. Gorgeous mouse. I have been frantically knitting your bunnies in rainbow colours for our current family baby boom. So much fun😀

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  272. I’m considering a sweater for me with those reindeer around the yoke. I’d love a chance to adopt her too please! Amelia

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  273. Love, love, love!!! We can all only hope! Wish my knitting was up to it, but I’ll keep trying 😊
    Linda xxx

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  274. So beautiful! I love everything you make! This would cheer me up to no end!
    If I don’t win please have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

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  275. Oh I want! I want! Fingers crossed and Christmas wishing! And aren’t you SO kind for giving her away?! You’re a loving soul.
    God bless.
    Dana

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  276. She is just lovely – i would treasure her until it is time to pass her over to a very deserving recipient. Your talent blows me away – thank you for sharing your craft and your life with us –

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  277. Would love to give her a home, I’m frantically knitting my second scarf and hoping to get a pair of socks done for Christmas too.

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  278. What an adorable little creature! She would bring a little bit of a northern hemisphere Christmas to a very hot place in Australia. Have a lovely yuletide.

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  279. Oh my gosh how adorable! My great Niece Raelynn will be 1 soon. She was a mouse for Halloween last October, she would just love this little mousie! There is nothing better than handmade hopefully you will be able to relax and enjoy the Holidays.

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  280. I love all of your animals. Thanks for the Christmas giveaway and I can only hope (and pray) that she’s mine.

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  281. I enjoy readying your blog… I knit and crochet BUT what you achieve with your talent is amazing…..
    May you and your family have a Very Merry Christmas!

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  282. Your work is absolutely adorable! And I’m totally in love with this little mouse and her darling dress! Can’t wait to see what other dear little creatures you create!

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  283. I love your patterns and have two tissue wrapped elephants waiting for someone to love them .As an Englishwoman living in Australia I read your blog and enjoy your photos which take me back to my Kentish childhood of the 1960s. I love your balance. Have a wonderful Xmas with your family. Thank you.

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  284. What can I say that has not already been said?? Your work is absolutely delightful and I would love to win your Christmas Mouse however if it is not to be I wish you and yours a lovely Christmas

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  285. She is truly a perfect Christmas mouse. Absolutely divine. She will be most loved wherever she goes to live.

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  286. It’s always a pleasure just to see what you have been working on. I hope you and your wonderful family have a great Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Cheers from Canada

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  287. Absolutely gorgeous!!! This time of year is crazy, glad you know your limits.
    Thank you for your generosity

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  288. She is the most adorable thing! My little girl would love her! (Too bad she wouldn’t get a look in as if I won she would be all mine mwah-ha-ha-ha.)

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  289. What a little sweetie she is. Be kind to yourself and have a cuppa and a cookie. There is always tomorrow. Hugs to you and best of the season to your family.

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  290. I have to have one of your cute little cotton rabbits or mice or any adorable animal you make in my life!

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  291. This little mouse is just gorgeous like all your work. Hope you have a little time for yourself overthe next few weeks. Wishing you a happy and peaceful Christmas xx

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  292. Hello! This is adorable, and I would love to give her a home. All the best to you and your sweet family. Happy Christmas.
    Barbara

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  293. She’s perfect! As a beginner at knitting & crochet I’m most impressed by your skill. Long-awaited new baby due here, and she’d be the first toy for him/her! Enjoy Christmas, and I look forward to seeing your Easter creations 🙂

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  294. She is so adorable!! And so much detail! I’m hoping she will find a home here!! Bless you and your family this wonderful Christmas season!!!

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  295. I fully understand the running out of time before Christmas! every year …
    Love the mousie in her fabulous frock.

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  296. Your little creatures are exquisite! You are very talented and I’m sure your little darlings have given much joy! Bless you and have a wonderful Christmas! 🙂

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  297. I so look forward to your photos whether of nature or your bunnies and other critters. I have loved making all of them. The mouse is especially cute at Christmas and I would love to have her in my home.

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  298. I totally understand the concept of running out of time! Love this little mouse. I’ve made quiet a few rabbits and a few other critters from your patterns . . . never a mouse! I’m crossing my fingers for a win!!!!!!!

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  299. Your little animals have inspired me to learn how to knit and that is a gift in itself! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!

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  300. Thank you once again for your generosity, Julie! Have a wonderful holiday season and I can’t wait to see the new patterns for 2016!

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  301. Julie, you have outdone yourself! This little mouse is precious!!!! Thank you for being so generous with this giveaway!
    Fondly,
    Kelli

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  302. She’s adorable! I’d love to win her for my daughter who spotted her earlier and fell in love – otherwise guess what I’ll be knitting next year?!?!

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  303. I would love to have one of your animals. My daughter also has autism, and seeing your blog made a difference to me as I can see the difficulties but also the beauty in your life.

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  304. I love her!!!!!! I have all of your patterns and always look forward to new ones being released!:) Merry Christmas. xx

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  305. Julie, you have outdone yourself, but I say that about all your lovely creations. The dress just astonishes me! What a treasure you are.

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  306. Love all of your little animals, Miss Mouse is especially cute! Happy Christmas – no stress is best !💕

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  307. I have been admiring your work for some time now. No one else I have found comes near your quality and cuteness. I hope to knit some of your patterns some day but my current season of life prevents it. Thank you for showing me how you can gather beauty and peace in your life and still share your difficulties. You are an inspiration to me.

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  308. This little mouse is so cute!! I would love to offre it to my little mouse, my little 7 months surprise daughter. You work is great!!

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  309. What a dear little mouse. You have such a gift in bringing your creations to life with their own personalities. . Thank you for giving us the chance to win her.
    With every good wish for a Happy Christmas and a peaceful and creative New Year.

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  310. I would love to win that mouse. I just bought a whole bunch of your patterns, and knit the crazy brilliant aran sweater last night. What a wonderful pattern. You rock.

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  311. What a sweet little mouse! So perfect. I can’t imagine how you get as much done as you do. Have a wonderful holiday season.

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  312. Little Mouse is as cute as a button! Of course I would love to have her, as much as everyone else. 🙂 Best wishes for a calm holiday season.

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  313. Oh, that little mouse needs a home, and I would love to be the one to give it to her! Please pick me!

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  314. She is a lovely and darling little thing. I am sure she will find her way to a well-deserving person. Kindest regards to you, Julie. You are a generous person.

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  315. My grand daughter would adore this little mouse. So would I! She is so sweet, as are all your creations.

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  316. Wow. That is such a generous opportunity and she is so beautiful. Anyone would be so privileged and delighted to win her. Have a lovely Christmas!

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  317. I would love to get a Christmas themed animal any time of the year. I hope you continue to finish them and not leave them for another year. They are just adorable.

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  318. Thank you for the chance town. Even the photo of the little mouse brings joy because it reminds me of wonderful children stories full of woodland animals. You are incredibly talented. Merry Christmas and may it be a season of wonder and joy, not stress.

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  319. I’m working on a monkey for my new grandson for Christmas but I would love to have this little mouse for ME for Christmas!

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  320. I’m so glad you know your limits! Merry Christmas to you and yours. xo
    PS – I’m sure this little girl would love to come and live beside the seaside in Australia 🙂

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  321. Just think of it this way Julie – you are extremely early with next years batch of Christmas animals !
    I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas together and an even more joyous New Year.
    I love how you have adapted the little dress pattern – you really do have an amazing eye for colours
    and combinations. I would the little mouse to come and nibble on some cheese and crackers at my house.

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  322. We would be so happy to adopt this lovely Mouse! Thank you for the opportunity! Merry Christmas from three girls who adore your creations:)

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  323. How generous. Thank you for the chance. Your creations are just beautiful and one day I will knit one for myself 🙂
    I have so many things I wanted to finish before Christmas – well at this point I don’t think they will be.

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  324. If Miss Mouse would like to fly across The Pond and live in the US, I would welcome her with open arms. If she is too shy to leave her home country, I understand and will let you choose another home. She is absolutely adorable and very swish in her Christmas frock, which we would call a jumper. That might confuse her though, so I understand.

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  325. I love your animals, they are always so cute! I can’t imagine the time it takes to make all of them.

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  326. Thank you for your blog. You are a half a world away from me but your ability to find warmth and whimsy, even on bad days, is something I admire. I Think you’re a kindred spirit.

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  327. I think your adorable little mouse needs to come live in Canada!! She’ll get lots of hugs and kisses!

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  328. Hi Julie – I absolutely adore your work. Whenever I log on to your page I can’t help but smile.
    What a wonderful gift you share with the world. Thanks for the opportunity of owning one of your gorgeous little critters – I’d be honoured and delighted!! Take care and enjoy a warm and magical Christmas with your beautiful family.

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  329. You are an amazing lady who does amazing things. “Not enough hours in the day” is a phrase constantly used here 😉 how generous of you to give away such a beauty. The winner is a very lucky person indeed. Wishing you happy festive times and quality family time. X

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  330. I have been checking your ebay site hoping for a little animal to purchace for Christmas. I will keep lookking after the holiday’s as well. Good luck! The mouse is adorable as all your wonderful animals are!

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  331. Five little girls are receiving bunnies with wardrobes this Christmas thanks to your wonderful patterns. Many thanks and Merry Christmas.

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  332. My 8year old niece wrote to say she “should come to visit”, “for lunch or dinner” she said “i dont mind”. I wrote back to invite her and received a call shortly after. My sister whispered Sunday would be perfect and perhaps a visit to a Santa. My heart sank. A trip into central London to see Santa. KerRRRchING i heard the sound of quite a different day-out from the one i was planning. My sister passed the phone to my niece. “I was wondering if you could come for a visit on Sunday?” i said, ” Perhaps you would like to learn to play some christmas carols on the piano and knit a teeny tiny rabbit.” (I found your pattern!) “Oh” she said “i would love to knit a teeny tiny rabbit.” I felt my heart sing ❤ Happy Holidays! X

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  333. you are so talented. This little mouse just melts my heart. It reminds me of the little toys my grandmother used to make me as a child. Just lovely!

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  334. Hi there June. That is a very sweet mouse. She will find a wonderful home for the holidays no doubt. I am so glad I found your site and have had a lot of pleasure reading through people’s discussions and seeing their photos and yours. Happy Christmas : )

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  335. Thank you for the chance to win this beautiful mouse, Such a talent you have. Wishing you and your family a peasceful Christmas.

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  336. She is beyond sweet! I am sure we could find somewhere special for her to be loved and adored at our house!

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  337. The things you create so touch the heart…thank you for all you share with all of us! She’s just charming!

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  338. My oh my, what a sweetheart. The popularity of this give-away is a tribute to your talent my dear Julie. What a windfall for the lucky winner.

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  339. Hi, lovely little mouse, so Christmas cute! Make sure you have a relaxing Xmas and thanks for the chance to win.

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  340. Your work is amazing. Every time you run a giveaway, I hope that by some slim chance I may win one of these precious cuties. She would be treasured in my home.

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  341. Beautiful, thank you for making such lovely and adorable things And thank you for sharing your patterns , l love knitting theses little guys.

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  342. I do not have the talent of knitting, but I sure do appreciate the time it takes to make beautiful creations.
    LOVE WHAT YOU DO ♥

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  343. So cute! I wish I could make something like that. I would start it and not finish it or it would come out deformed if I were to attempt it.

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  344. You are such a talented artist. Hope that little mouse comes to live with me (my kitty is also very interested in this sweet mouse!)

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  345. I wonder what a wooly Christmas mouse would think of living on the other side of the world sitting at the beach on Christmas day?
    Never enough hours in the day…ho hum.
    Linda

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  346. Awwww, Julie, you mustn’t apologize — you have an busy, busy life. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this little mouse — the colors are so pretty. You’re amazing!!!

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  347. Que adorable little mouse! Exquisito!! Un amoooor!! Estaría encantada de recibirlo de regalo! Muchas gracias por tantas cosas lindas que compartís

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  348. You have an amazing talent. I have been following you for years now and it is fun to see all the clever ideas you have. Have made a rabbit for grandson and found a fire department button to use n closure of sweater. The button had initials FD on it so named the little fellow FD Liverpool. Have a Merry Christmas!

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  349. Oh dear, it’s wonderful! 😍 I know it’s almost impossible to win her, but it’s Christmas and miracles happen🎉. With my very best wishes to you and to your family. Simona

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  350. Your knitted animals are so lovingly made. I could never make one as beautifully as you do, which is why I would treasure getting one made by your very own hands. I’ll keep my fingers and toes crossed that my name will be drawn for this adorable mouse.
    XXOO

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  351. It took a while to get to the bottom! I love your little blog and patterns. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. Thanks for your blog. I enjoy reading it so much. I hope I can win the little mouse.

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  352. So sweet. I would love to have her on my mantelpiece this Christmas.
    Looking forward to seeing your new patterns in the New Year.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  353. This is adorable! I am currently trying to knit one of your cats. It is a brilliant pattern and although I am pretty sure it will turn out a bit wonky on account of my skills (or lack thereof), I am sure my husbands niece will adore her Xmas present anyways.

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  354. Kudos to you for taking the time to be reasonable about your time:) I would love to win your mouse- your finishing skills are amazing. Happy Holidays!

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  355. This Christmas mouse is adorable. I would love to win one your beautiful creations for our daughter, Abigail.

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  356. Beautiful Christmas mouse! I love all of your animals and dolls, I have a few of your patterns, just need to find more time to knit them 🙂

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  357. What an adorable little mouse!! Unfinished projects for the holidays?? Me too!! Time just gets away from us, doesn’t it?

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  358. I love all your designs! I wish I could make my own but never seem to have time! Would love to win this little cutie!!

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  359. Happy Christmas to you. 🎄 One day I will get around to knitting more than just the little stocking. You have so many great patterns. Best wishes

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  360. You’re such an artist! You’ve got that special touch that puts a glimmer of life into the eyes of your little creatures. As we would say in Italy – complimenti!!!!! Wishing you and yours a happy and peaceful holiday season. Vicky

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  361. Glad you have let yourself off the hook! There I so much to do this time of year alone without having your responsibilities. I love your little mouse as I do all of your animals. I have bought a pattern but haven’t found the time to knit it yet! Seasons greetings to you and your family.

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  362. Hi Julie, hope you have a happy and restful Christmas, you have worked so hard this year on all your many projects. Take care of yourself. X

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  363. Hello, I’d like to have a chance to win your beautiful little xmas mouse. If I am not that lucky I’ll surely buy your pattern because she is so adorable.

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  364. What a darling little mouse. Love to have her to join my three little boy rabbits, Robin, Maurice and Barry!

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  365. What a gorgeous and generous giveaway. Whoever is the recipient will treasure it always. Season’s Greetings

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  366. Enjoy the run up to Christmas without putting yourself under pressure, we will always wait for the chance to get one of your gorgeous creatures, thank you

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  367. You’re such a kind person that I just want to tell you that you don’t need to feel sorry for not having finished that bunch of lovelies. I need to admit that I was eagerly hoping to get an email saying that the sale was about to start, but of course those animals need a lot of time to be done and life has other priorities. I would be very happy to win this Christmassy mouse but if I don’t have that luck, I will patiently wait for the next bunch to come, whenever

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  368. Wow, so many people love your little mouse, and I know that my littlest daughter would absolutely adore her – she’s 3 just before Christmas!

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  369. Oh it’s a busy time of year Julie, there’s no point in adding to the stress of it all.
    I love the sound of “working on a new pattern” and very much look forward to seeing what it is (I’m hoping for a bear).
    Thanks for offering this gorgeous girl in your giveaway.

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  370. That little creature would surely brighten my days. And my granddaughters’ days. Please, pick me; pick me!!!

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  371. She is adorable and well worth the wait. Try not to stretch yourself, Christmas can be a very stressful time without all the knitting! I hope you enjoy a happy and relaxing Christmas! Gill x

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  372. What a cutie of a Christmas mouse. Thank you for the chance to win her I would love to give her a home xx

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  373. I, am busy with half-finished projects that need to be done before christmas, and have no time to knit for myself (and my family are not known for giving knitterly gifts)so I would love that adorable mouse!

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  374. Your animals are so adorable, especially this cute little mouse which would fit perfectly to my this year Christmas decoration in my kitchen.
    Wishing you a wonderful time and sending warm greetings from Germany,
    Marion

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  375. Beautiful little mousie:) I wish my knitting skills were up to this:) hoping you have a lovely Christmas:) x

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  376. IT THE BEST ONE LOVE HER DRESS DONT WORRY ABOUT XMAS knitting you have a lot to do,have a nice xmas all of you and happy xmas xx.

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  377. I’ve nearly sent myself loopy with self-imposed crafty targets for my fairs this year. It’s definitely wise of you not to spend the next couple of weeks knitting under pressure! I hope you find peace and relaxation in whatever knitting you choose in the run-up to Christmas. x

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  378. Please pop my name in your hat Julie. She is perfectly adorable and would be the perfect companion for a little girl I know who is very unwell just now.

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  379. Too sweet… Why can’t I knit that well? (Well, I should practice more ;))
    But then I’d still want to win a LittleCottonRabbits-original!

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  380. Your designs are always perfectly amazing! This Christmas mouse is so very special. Congrats to whoever wins her.

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  381. I love your creations. They are adorable. I so enjoy reading your blog and seeing your beautiful world through your photography.

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  382. What an opportunity! Matilda Mouse travelling all the way to the Southern Hemisphere. I promise to take good care of her, love her and take her along on all my jaunts around the place and she could email back to tell you how happy she is – thanks again for this wonderful opportunity, Jen xx

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  383. О! Невероятный шанс!!!! Потрясающая мышь! Я не умею вязать, но мечтаю о такой прекрасной вещи!!!!

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  384. I would love to win your adorable little mousie, and promise to give her a good home! Thanks for all your creativity and this great giveaway!

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  385. Gorgeous with a capital ‘G’ . The reindeer design and colour co ordination is a delight. A feast for the eyes and senses. Would love to adopt her to keep my five knitted rabbits company over Christmas.

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  386. Sometimes there just isn’t enough time to get everything done! I love your blog and your patterns are fantastic!

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  387. How beautiful, and what a generous giveaway, thank you!
    These small creatures are works of art and I am so looking forward to starting a couple in the new year for my new granddaughters.
    Christmas blessings to you and your family.

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  388. I understand having too many projects and just life to get done what you would like. I had planned to knit one of your sweet little ones for my grandaughter., yesterday made the decision that I would have to wait until Easter. I would love to have the Christmas mouse but if it has to be an Easter mouse so be it. Hope you can relax somewhat and enjoy the season.

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  389. What a generous thing to do. She’s adorable and I’d love to be in with a chance to win her.

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  390. I don’t know how you could part with this very cute little mouse. Merry Christmas to you and your family and thank you for your kind generosity. I would love this adorable little girl to come and live in my home.

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  391. Christmas is a time to be happy, so don’t stress about what you haven’t done, be proud of what you have! The darling little mouse is adorable and if I get to be a good enough knitter I shall knit one myself one day. I drool over your patterns regularly, and try to improve my very basic knitting skills.
    Best wishes for a very happy Christmas, to you and all you love.
    Kitty in the Forest

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  392. Oh, I want that adorable mouse so badly! I don’t deserve her, I suspect, but she would look so happy in my home. Merry Christmas!

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  393. Who would say no to this lovely Chrismas beauty?! She would get a special place in the room where I create my dolls: to watch over them and inspire me!
    Love your work 🙂
    Greetings, Annasoer

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  394. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Your designs are sweet, but you are more important. Please take care of yourself!

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  395. How adorables! I’d love to win that darling mouse, and have to say I admire anyone who can stand up to the pressure and take care of themselves this time of year. My hat goes off to you! Wishing you the merriest Holiday ever!

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  396. Your little bunny if so sweet, I’d love to have her..
    If you can’t get things that’s okay!!!

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  397. To create such cuteness must take a lot of time and love. Hoping I’m in with a chance to win your gorgeous Christmas mouse!

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  398. I love this adorabble girl. I hope winners from Holland can join in 🙂 because I like to give here a special place in my livingroom 🙂

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  399. I would absolutely love to win your little mouse. You are an amazing designer, knitter and a super mom. Thank for sharing your life with us.

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  400. I’m looking for a project. A mouse in celebration of yours. Project begun. I’d still dearly love to win this one. Don’t Rory about what you haven’t done. Celebrate what you have. X

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  401. such a cute little mouse. love all your little animals, but the seasonal themed are very special and I would love to get one.😍
    bought your pattern and will try to do a little elephant. hope it will come out well ☺️.
    thanks for all your really cute animals. I’m a big fan from Germany ❤️

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  402. ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a MOUSE XX🐭xx

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  403. I would so love to have this little mouse come live with me and my daughters…fingers crossed. Merry Christmas!

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  404. DEAR SANTA, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A LITTLE COTTON RABBIT CHRISTMAS MOUSE PLEEEEEEESE!
    FROM JENNY.X

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  405. чудесная мышка. была бы отличным подарком для моего малыша

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  406. Precious little cutie, so perfect, so lovely. I would love her to be mine.
    Peace & Many Blessings
    Penelle

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  407. Sorry to hear about you having to forgo your plans to have some little animals ready for your holiday shop. You make the most beautiful creations. I love your color combinations. Someday, I will conquer my fear and attempt to knit one of your patterns 🙂 It is so generous of you to give away the precious little Christmas mouse. I would be so thrilled to win her! Thank you ❤
    Smiles Across the Miles,
    DianeM

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  408. I adore all of your creations! Thanks so much for the chance to win and creating all the patterns.
    Hugs,
    Katie

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  409. What a truly delightful little mouse – thank you Julie for yet another generous giveaway! Just seeing the number of comments so far shows how desirable she is so fingers crossed! All the best to you and yours for a very Happy Christmas and a less stressful 2016 x

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  410. A beautiful little mouse, just waiting to be hugged! If I were lucky enough to win I would give her to my granddaughter to hug! I have followed your blog for so long and greatly admire not only your exquisite work, but your approach to what must be a hugely challenging life. Truly, there but for the grace….etc.and so I sincerely wish you and your family all the very best.

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  411. I would love to win this sweet little mouse. I so understand about not being able to finish things in time. I’ve had to scale back on my handmade presents this year. They just take too long to make.

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  412. I’ve not long finished my very first Little Cotton Rabbit after admiring your creatures for years on this blog. If I don’t win this one it doesn’t matter as I’m inspired to make my own!

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  413. A beautiful little Christmas mouse! Take care of yourself and your family. Best wishes for a Happy Christmas 🙂

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  414. Thank you for the opportunity to win your lovely little mouse, she would be well looked after ! Your attention to detail is fantastic, lovely works of art!

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  415. I am always happy to see your blog in my in box…the more the merrier. I hope you don’t feel badly about not finishing what you set out for yourself but I too have chosen to “give up” some things in order to have peace in my life. I would love to get a Christmassy Mouse present from you! What a joy. Thanks so much.

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  416. Absolutely beautifully knitted as usual, I would love to win her. Wishing you and your family a very peaceful Christmas. Xxx

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  417. You are so generous to do yet another giveaway! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Fingers crossed this one can be wrapped under my tree this year 🙂 x

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  418. Oh my gosh, llittle mouse is adorable ! I’d love to give her a good home. Thanks for the chance.

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  419. Hoi Julie, heel graag doe ik mee! Ik ben een “stille” lezer. Maar vaste Fan van jou blog! Ik brei zelf niet maar maak diertjes van vilt. Ik vind je muis een poepie! Maar het aller liefste vind ik de konijntjes! Lieve groetjes uit Nederland, Jeanet

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  420. I adore all of your little animals they always make me smile and she is truly beautiful. I would love the chance to give her a home this Christmas 😊 X

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  421. The fact that you are able to complete so many beautiful items is a tribute to your spirit of creativity! So well done Julie, you are amazing and generous! Toby is so fortunate to have you as his Mom!
    Ruth Altheim

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  422. Oh she is so adorable, you have such a kind spirit and generous heart! I love it so much. I was on my way to the pattern shop, and stopped by here to just let you know I love your bunnies! Good luck to the lucky winner!

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  423. How beautiful your work and finished projects are! I admire your talent and your fortitude. I send hugs and thank you for sharing your life experiences with others.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  424. being a crocher i know work that goes into these projects i cant knit though lol so id love to give her a home

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  425. Oh this mouse is just so adorable, you really do the most beautiful work. Thank you for the opportunity to win her and Merry Christmas to you and your precious family.

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  426. Here’s hoping….. more in resignation than expectation but who knows?
    Have a warm, cosy family Christmas.

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  427. That’s the cutest Xmas mouse. It would be a special gift for my newest grandchild now living in the UK.

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  428. dear julie, i have read your blog for several years and every posting has something that truly resonates with me. i love your artistry whether with your knitting and crochet, your photography or your styling. you have inspired me in many ways with crafting and also family challenges. i wish you and your family a wonderful christmastime and i look forward to reading your posts and devouring more of your beautiful photos in 2016. ali x

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  429. Your blog is wonderful, I constantly marvel at you. No need to rush, enjoy all the pleasures of the season. And that mouse is soooo cute.

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  430. So cute! I love the little dress on that mouse! It takes me ages to knit teeny clothes like that. Yourpatterrns are lovely. x

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  431. Julie,
    I have all your patterns too and am working up the courage to try them, knowing full well I will never be able to come close to your exquisite stitches, knitting or embroidery. It would be so mice to have Miss Christmas Mouse in front of me when I try to make a couple little animals for my granddaughters. Have you ever done any instructional videos?
    Merry Christmas to you and yours,
    Mary Frances

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  432. Such a beautiful little mouse. Thanks for the giveaway, the winner will be so happy! Happy Holidays!

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  433. what a dream to give a home to this little mouse – all fingers and toes crossed. i am just finishing my third animal of yours – thank you!! xx

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  434. All your animals are so cute, and I love to read your posts. Please don’t agonize over the undone ones, instead enjoy the holidays with your loved ones.

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  435. She is so cute, I would love to welcome her to our home. I know the feeling of running out of time to finish christmas projects before the big day.

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  436. Your work is just beautiful! I love looking at your blog and the photos of all the cute things you’ve made. Have a lovely Christmas.

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  437. I am always amazed by your beautiful knitting and crocheting skills! I would love to win this for my newborn baby girl!! 🙂

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  438. I would so love to win this ‘Little Christmouse! She is adorable! Please include me in the draw Julie.
    Thank you x

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  439. You share you enjoyment and the frustrations of so many hopes for the season. Thank you for your generosity of spirit and creativity!

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  440. Oh my, she is SO beautiful 🙂 I’d love to be entered in to stand a chance of giving her a new home 🙂
    Time is flying by ….. never enough hours in the day.
    Wishing you and your family the merriest of Christmases 🙂

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  441. I would love to win the mouse because she is made by you, but whatever the result I hope you have a relaxing New Year and best wishes for 2016. Regards from New Zealand

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  442. Wow she is absolutely fabulous and so beautifully made. I could give her a lovely new home but if not here’s to a merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year!

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  443. Would love to be able to give this adoreable mouse. To my long awaited grandchild due on the 11th jan,if it happens to b a boy I know I’ll have to keep her for myself,love your blog,wishing u and your family the best of christmasses and a peaceful new year x

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  444. What an absolutely adorable little mouse! You are so creative and have such great talent! Thank you for the opportunity to have a drawing.

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  445. She is quite adorable and I would love to own her – but I hope that wherever she goes, she will be loved. Your animals have personality! I love all the things you make.

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  446. I’d love to give Miss Mouse a home. She’s adorable like all of your animals. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

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  447. That little christmas mouse is just the cutest thing I have ever seen. Thanks for the chance to enter into your very generous giveaway.

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  448. I love your Christmas mouse…she is magical! I have bought many of your patterns and love making them and giving them. Keep creating 😆

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  449. I am so heartbroken, as the love of my life left me and then I saw your page and this cutie…so after weeks of crying and depression I smiled the first time again. Thank you so much deep of my heart. I would love to give the little one a sweet home as I am alone now. 😦

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  450. What an absolutely adorable little mousekin, all dressed up for the season’s festivities. Thank you so much for your generosity, allowing some very fortunate person to enjoy this sweet gift.

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  451. I love your little cotton animals! I purchased several patterns and still haven’t made them yet! I am going to buy yarn next week! Merry Christmas!

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  452. I thought the rabbits were my favorites. Now with this Christmas mouse I think I change my mind. It is so friendly and cuddly looking! Thanks for sharing.
    Elizabeth

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  453. Love your work. Love your blog. Love your patterns. Love making your animals. Thank you for everything that you do. It is such a gift to others 🙂 x

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  454. Even though we know its coming Christmas often has a way of sneaking up on us! I’m up late knitting for my grandchildren and just took a break to check your post. Beautiful!

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  455. Look at all your admirers Julie !!
    The little mouse is a perfect gift !
    I hope you have a peaceful Christmas xxx

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  456. To even finish one is an accomplishment! All of your animals are so wonderful! Thank you for continuing to bring joy into our lives! Wishing you love each and every day…

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  457. Honestly, your little mouse is the sweetest Christmas decoration I’ve ever seen. You are incredibly generous to give her away, but I’m sure whoever wins will give her a good home!

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  458. Your critters are amazing!! I would be so happy to give one of them a home!! Have a wonderful Christmas

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  459. I love it so much! The detail is amazing. I, too, had to put aside a few holiday projects that would not meet the deadline.

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  460. This little mouse is seriously the cutest thing I have ever seen – at least in the mouse category! I would love a chance to win her.
    Thank you and Happy Holidays! Chris M

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  461. Your delightful little animals always bring a smile to my face. Beautifully made and I love the details and colours. Best wishes to you all!

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  462. She is so cute. I am pleased that you have allowed yourself to say no I will not have time to finish and to give yourself a break. We need to take care of ourselves too. I so admire you in many ways – your obvious knitting talents, your enduring love and patience with Toby, your relationship with Amy, your enjoyment of the little things in life. Never feel guilty about taking time off.

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  463. I know it’s perhaps a little early but may I take the opportunity to wish you and the family a very happy Christmas. I hope amongst all the things that need to get done, you all find time to share some happy moments as a family.
    And yes, I’d LOVE to give your adorable little moue a home!
    Best wishes
    Tina xx

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  464. I check in almost daily to see what lovely new things you have created. You are an inspiration, not just in your work but your life and every hurdle you have to jump over. Just know that many people admire you for your work and your strength. xx

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  465. I wonder how many of your wonderful creatures are being gifted around the world this Christmas? Thank you so much for sharing your patterns, your ideas and your talents with us. Your festive mouse is adorable … She would be very welcome to take up residence with me! Have a very merry Christmas, Julie – you deserve the very best xx

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  466. Julie, your giveaways are like Christmas! That little mouse is gorgeous! I am itching to try out one of your animals, but I can’t decide which. They are all so sweet. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  467. I just love your work Julie and follow with interest your experiences as a parent of an autistic child. I work 1:1 with an ASD of 7 myself. Big hugs to you and your family for this festive season. I’d adore a little mouse of my very own x

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  468. Hi.
    So adorable, beautiful little mouse!
    I’m so in love.
    You are so talendet.
    Happy Christmas to you and your family!
    Petra

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  469. Your mouse is darling! All your patterns are so adorable that I truly do want to make them all! I especially like the red striped stockings and her little dress. You are so tenderly talented! Happy Holidays! – Willa

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  470. Ah Julie, she’s lovely! And you are not alone in failing to meet your own slightly unrealistic expectations and holiday deadlines!
    Have a lovely, relaxing holiday season!

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  471. Couldn’t be any cuter. She’s a treasure, and would have a prime place in my home – and may I add – not just at Christmastime! Big Hugs and happiest holidays to you and your wonderful family. LOVE your blog and everything you touch. Kimmy

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  472. Is it wrong for a woman in her 30s to want to keep that mouse for myself so that I can play dress up with it?

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  473. I enjoy your blog. I love your knitted friends and how delicate they look. But overall it is your honesty about life that I admire the most.

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  474. That mouse is adorable! I love following your blog and your posts have provided much inspiration for my own knitting and crocheting.

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  475. It’s been a bright spot in my day to work on my little cotton rabbit boy! I can’t wait to check out the seasonal clothes!

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  476. I envy your talent to create such lovely little creatures. Good for you to know when to draw the line.
    Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  477. Knitting is funny and relaxing. That is if you knit WHAT YOU WANT TO KNIT and WHEN YOU WANT TO DO IT.
    If you knit because you HAVE TO… it is not funny and relaxing at all.
    Thank you for letting us buy your lovely patterns an Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  478. What an adorable mouse that would be most welcome at my house.
    Take care, chill and have a fab Christmas.
    Mandy xxxxx

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  479. Waouh! So many comments! This must be the most anwered giveaway and no wonder why. Your little moussey is adorable as ever…
    I think we all understand the “oh my G is it soooo late already?” feeling! 😉
    but we are not all as gifted as you are to make one of this moment such a joyfull turn!
    Best wishes and prayers for your family
    XOX

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  480. Hi Julie,
    aww what a cuute Christmas Mousie you’re offering to gift to one of us, she is so sweet and christmassy, and I absolutely can understand what you mean coz am in a similar situation, have to finish 3 crochet dolls for a customer within next week, love what you do and already made myself one of your cute Rabbits – the Boy -, my grandson loves him.
    Despite enjoy the Seasontime and have a merry Christmas Julie,
    hugs Karin xx

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  481. I have been known as Mouse since the day I was born 47 and a bit years ago. I would love to win this little mouse knitted by you.

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  482. Julie,
    Your wee mouse is adorable – she is very welcome here in Australia with me.
    Your work is always beautiful
    Jac

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  483. How would little Miss Mouse like to come and live in New Zealand and enjoy a summer christmas?????
    She is adorable, and thank you from all of us out here for,the opportunity of giving her a new home.
    Christmas wishes to you and yiur family.

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  484. Who knows, maybe she’d like to come to Florida. In any case, enjoy your holidays and the little ones will be done when they’re done. You deserve your time to enjoy quiet and your family and your walks.

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  485. She is just Too Cute, Discovered your blog a week ago and now I can’t take my eyes off these truly adorable little creatures, and I am madly showing all my friends.

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  486. I’d love to win this Christmas mouse! Much cuter then the one that scared me in the kitchen the other night. 🙂

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  487. She is absolutely adorable. You have such a gift in those hands of yours. If I win it will be the best Christmas present ever.

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  488. Glad you decided to give yourself a break! Happy Christmas!
    (Looking forward to the new pattern next year, too…)

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  489. I have your patterns for the girl and boy bunnies. Hoping to make them this Christmas break. They would love to have a mouse for a friend.

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  490. I really love you work, your patterns and all your posts.
    Kind regards from Peru wishing you the best for the season !

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  491. What an adorable Christmas mouse! I love all of your animals and knitting patterns. Thank you for being so generous with your creations.

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  492. Oh! She is so adorable. I would love to knit one of your patterns, especially a rabbit. Love them. Thanks for the chance.

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  493. Merry Christmas! Your lovely blog has brought me so much joy this past year, and I’m looking forward to reading what you write in future!

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  494. She is beyond adorable, I would LOVE to have her.. You, need to enjoy the season and what gets done, gets done!!

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  495. With all you have to do with your family, I am amazed that you get so much done! You are indeed an inspiration with all your wonderful creations.

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  496. The Christmas mouse is lovely. I am trying to work through my gift list before I give in and buy your patterns. Which to choose when the time comes? They are all lovely.

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  497. This little mouse is just exquisite. You are so generous to give her away – she must have taken hours of work. I, like so many others, would absolutely love to have her living with us. xx

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  498. She is adorable. I too am rushing to finish Christmas projects!! Hope you and yours have a lovely Christmas x

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  499. Soooo cute! You’re so clever. I have just made some of your little Christmas stockings…I’m a complete beginner to knitting and crochet and your pattern was so easy to follow. Thanks. Fiona x

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  500. What a gorgeous little mouse, and such a kind gesture. Please don’t apologise for having a life Julie. We all know how busy this time of year is and how we often have a head full of fantastic plans but make our lives so hard when trying to fulfil them!
    Just enjoy December for what it is (and Easter is miles away!).
    Have a lovely Christmas with your fantastic family.

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  501. Well, honestly, who has time before Christmas?!?!?!
    Don’t you worry.
    I could not forgive me for not attending this giveaway.
    Such a cutie.
    Happy hollidays and wonderfully relaxed days to you and your family,
    Tanja
    harrstep@googlemail.com

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  502. Love your sweet little mouse, she would just sit beautifully under the Christmas tree. I’ve followed your blog over the years and all your designs are beautiful.
    Have a Very Happy Christmas.

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  503. she’s gorgeous! i get that feeling of not having enough time to get everything done, just think you’re getting a start on next year 😉

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  504. This is the loveliest little thing I have seen and beautifully created, as always. I would love to own her, please.

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  505. I know I am one of an amazing lot of people who adore your animals.
    You never know if this time i will be lucky
    I wish you a relaxed Christmas time with not to many tantrums !

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  506. She is absolutely adorable! If I don’t win I will knit an exactly copy for my granddaughter. Happy Christmas X

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  507. love her, been following your blog for a while, although i can knit,well nothing like this, i would’nt have the patience. Please dont be sorry as they say, family is first, and life and not enough hours, sometimes gets on the way. thanks and have a great christmas and new year.

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  508. Your photos are beautiful and peaceful. This morning, I read an essay in the NY Times “The Good Enough Holiday” and I felt happy. “Gladsomeness” all around! Tricia

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  509. The sweetest little mouse ever! Reminds me of a wonderful time we had in the Childhood museum in the Uk this summer – they have holes with little mouse dioramas.
    Thank you for a chance to win.

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  510. Oh she is so sweet ! I look forward to your stories ! Merry Christmas to you and your family, wishing you all things beautiful in the New Year!

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  511. your mouse is so beautiful I have tried to knit her but my attempts never look as good as yours .She is so perfect.

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  512. She is beautiful – she would be ideal for the little tiny lady who made me a great aunt 8 weeks ago Freya Lily xx

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  513. Thank you so much for being such an inspiration to me and many others. I know we may never meet personally but know that I think you have given much to life and always inspire me to work hard and do my best!! Merry Christmas may your holiday restore your soul!!

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  514. She is Adorable!!!!!!
    I have bought almost all of your patterns and knit so many for gifts for family and friends ….
    What a treat to have one for myself !!!!!
    I am so far away, in Argentina…
    Thank You for the opportunity :0)

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  515. I would love to welcome this sweet Christmas mouse to our home! Merry Christmas to you and your family!❤️

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  516. Julie, I always appreciate the beauty you find in each day, and I am inspired by your creativity and talent.
    Wishing you and your beautiful family a blessed Christmas.

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  517. I would love this sweet little mouse. She is just the sweetest bit of Christmas decoration with her dress and the stocking! ❤

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  518. This little mouse brings back memories of my grandmother at Christmas, waiting for the large box to arrive with all the knitted presents!

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  519. Your work is such an inspiration to me, absolutely love your patterns and would love to have your little mouse. Thanks for the patterns you create, I have not been disappointed what so ever. Merry Christmas

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  520. Gosh how talented you are. I just stumbled across your photos on Pinterest, your work is adorable. Just thought I’d enter…who knows…she would be given a loving home that’s for sure!

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  521. Julie, Her colors! I just love them ❤
    I wish that you had all the time to acomplish all the things you would like. I wish for that for you. I know how it feels to want to have the time to complete a list of projects only to have life ease it’s way into your knitting time. :o)
    Thanks for offering this sweetie up. Someone will be very lucky to call her their own.
    Also, I wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying following you on Instagram. It’s a joy to see your posts.
    Happy Holidays to you and your family.

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  522. What a lovely festive mouse ,reminds me of ‘The night before Christmas’ poem.Please send her my way !!
    I hope you and our Family enjoy a restful Christmas and New Year x

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  523. Isn’t the xmas rush frightening. Time seems to spead up over the last few days, as I always try to give handmade gifts! Never mind, if I won that mouse, it would take all the xmas strain away, so cute and adorable.

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  524. Adorable. You are such a talented artist. This time of year can be so stressful on top of all life’s other challenges, making taking time for oneself extra imporant. Take care and Happy Holidays!

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  525. She is adorable and would be going to a fine home if I were lucky enough to win her. How often I have admired your many talents and your strengths as you have described your struggles from time to time. Wishing you a merry Christmas and all the best for 2016.

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  526. Happened upon your site by mere chance. I too have a son with autism, Mike is 12, I make cards to relieve the stress. Your critters are wonderful, you are quite gifted. Have a fantastic holiday.

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  527. What a sweet little mouse! It seems there is never enough time to get all the projects completed! I’m right there with you! Happy holidaze !

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  528. Merry Christmas to you and your family. I have admired your beautiful animals for several years and would love to have one live with my family. CAG

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  529. What a beautiful little mouse. I haven’t got all my Christmas knitting done either — be kind to yourself. What gets done, gets done and the world will go on.

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  530. As a busy Mum of two, I very often look at your blog and every time without fail it makes me smile and feel better. Today is no exception so thank you and bless you.

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  531. She is beautiful! Nothing wrong with admitting defeat every now & again – hope your holiday is peaceful x

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  532. So lovely – this is one mouse I would love to have living in our house! I feel like every Holiday season there is always a few things I have to admit defeat on – there’s never enough time and sometimes things just don’t go according to plans. I always find that once I admit defeat it is actually sort of liberating and then I can go about enjoying and relishing what it is that I do have time for. Hope your Holidays are happy, relaxing and joyful!

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  533. Hi Julie, I just love your cute Christmas mouse. Thank you for the chance to be in the draw. 🐭 x

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  534. I would LOVE to win this adorable little mouse ……………. a very special lady. Merry Christmas to you and your family Julie xxx

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  535. I’d love to try an win please, my daughter was born Christmas Day and this gorgeous little Miss Mouse would be a beautiful heirloom she could treasure forever. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone xxx

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  536. So sweet – I love your patterns so much, but the way you work them up is just gorgeous.
    Wishing you peace this Christmas x

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  537. Thanks for all the lovely patterns & inspiration. Hope you & your family have a wonderful Christmas.

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  538. Such a sweet little mouse and her dress is wonderfully Christmassy. I would treasure her if she became mine. xxx Best wishes for a Happy Christmas to you and your family. Thank you for your continued sharing. 🙂

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  539. What a beautiful little mouse! You always manage to capture the beauty of the season with your designs.
    Happy Holidays!

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  540. I love this sweet little Christmas Mouse! The live one that seems to have taken up residence in My house not so much!

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  541. Hope that u have a lovely Christmas, Julie! Every year I have friends asking for your mini stockings…i know what its like to meet Christmas deadlines and may start in the summer to get them all done next year! Xx

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  542. we knitters often make our christmas “to-make” list a bit over-gumptious, don’t we.. 🙂 I am guilty of that myself this year. I actually wanted to make one of your gorgeous little animals for my daughter, but alas, I will be gifting one measely pair of fingerless mitts to a nephew. Maybe next year?! 😉
    I would love to win this adorable little mouse (to fill in for the one I knit my daughter in my head…)- I think you are extremely generous to offer her up here!
    best to you and yours.

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  543. Oh so sweet. I started mine…I’m about half way through the knitting. Maybe I’ll get it finished over the holiday period! 🙂

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  544. I am always amazed at how beautiful your little creature creations are….this little darling is soooooo cute.
    I hope I am the chosen one 🙂
    I hope you and your family have a magical Christmas
    xx

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  545. Just remember to take time for yourself, Julie. Life is a journey. Take the time to stop and savour a variety of moments along the way.

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  546. Oh my goodness I hope I am not too late! She is just stunning and I would love to be in with a chance of winning her. Beautiful work as always Julie! xx

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  547. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I would love to win this little mouse. I hope you have a wonderFul Christmas time xx

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  548. I hope I’m not too late to enter your give away draw…
    Peace be with you at this special holiday time.
    Take care,
    Michelle

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  549. She is gorgeous! Your work is always so neatly finished, too. I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas xx

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  550. The mouse is just as beautiful and exquisite as your other animals. I’m so moved by your artistry, and in my efforts to knit up your little rabbit, I’m very aware of the skill involved as well. My heart goes out to you in your distress about trying to find the best path for Toby, and all that involves. One of the things that helps me get through the day is beauty — and you certainly contribute a lot of that to our world, so thank you.

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  551. Julie, once again I am astounded by your creative abilities!! This mouse is so sweet! I am also blown away by your generosity. To only have one of these so saleable beauties, and to choose to give it away, is just amazing. You are a saint and an angel, even if you don’t feel like it some days !! Hard though this is to say, please leave my name out of the draw (or press the random number generator again!) I already have one of your lovely creations and I am not going to line up to win again, when you can make someone else’s day. Not that I would ever win twice, but let’s not tempt the Lottery Gods 🙂 Hope you find some time to relax and enjoy some peace over the holidays. Merry Christmas!!

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  552. I love the little mouse – I shouldnt worry too much about not finishing your animals for christmas – your blog and patterns bring joy and happiness all year round to us. Merry Christmas, Barb

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  553. Such a beautiful little mouse and how kind of you to find her some new friends in time for Christmas. I do hope I am not too late to adopt your pretty mouse. Thank you.

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  554. Oh, I hope this giveaway is still open – I love this little mouse (and it’s my birthday today!!!)
    Julie

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  555. She is amazing! I love her pullover! Your creations are very special, I admire your work!
    Greetings from Austria and a merry Christmas to you and your family,
    Bernadette

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  556. This would be a wonderful gift for this upcoming season. I would be thrilled to have her.
    Barbara
    Laramie, WY

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  557. I’m probably too late, but I would love if this adorable little mouse joined the rabbit I already have from you!

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  558. What a sweet little mouse – and she is holding a stocking that looks very similar to the one hanging on our Christmas tree right now…. from my own childhood 40 years ago!

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  559. She is beautiful. This is the first time I have posted a comment! I love your work, it is fantastic.
    I have tried to figure out how to purchase your beautiful work. I will email you to try to figure out the best strategy. I would love to purchase a Christmas Mouse in March or July or September!

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