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Ten years and a giveaway

Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)

Ten years ago today, on September 3rd 2006 my four year old son Toby was about to start school. It was a big deal for me because not only is he severely autistic but I was ending a six year period of being a constant stay-at-home mum and I wasn't entirely sure what to do with my days.

To counter my anxiety at whether he'd cope with the dramatic change and to keep my mind occupied I wrote my very first blog post and so embarked on a journey which has meandered and rambled over the last decade to arrive at this very point here.

When I began I had no plan or any real aims. I was simply looking for a little online companionship and something to keep me from feeling isolated and anxious about Toby and all of the challenges he continues to face. Well, I found that and so very much more. I've made friends both near and far, both online and in person. I've been on the receiving end of the most wonderful encouragement and compliments for my knitted makes and over the years have been lucky to have sold and sent off many of my knitted animals to all corners of the world. And more recently I've had a fabulous reception for my range of knitting patterns. In short I feel so incredibly blessed and lucky to have stumbled in here and found such a wonderfully supportive community.

 

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To celebrate my anniversary I am having a giveaway of two animals. The 2 winners can choose an animal each from the batch I have almost finished which will also come with a change of clothes and a little suitcase to keep them in. To be in with a chance of winning one of the two animals in the giveaway please just leave me a comment on this post. The giveaway will close on September 12th and I'll use a random number generator to pick the two winners on September 13th.

 

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New dresses

 

As a thank you to all the knitters who visit with me I also have a special discount code which for the next 3 days (ending on September 5th) will get you 25% off any of my patterns:

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So if you've been meaning to try one of my patterns or if there's one you'd like to add to your collection then please just enter the above code at the checkout either on Ravelry or on Etsy (please note that you will have to enter the code in order for the discount to be applied). If you want to use the coupon code here on my shop please note that you will have to use the 'add to cart' function and not the 'buy now' in order to enter the coupon code.    Sorry, the offer has now expired

I've covered a lot of blogging ground over the last 10 years and had planned to show you some of my favourite moments and pictures but there are too many to know where to start. So instead here are some of the changes of look my blog has had and a few stats…

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10 years of blog stats:  7,832,269 total page hits, 703 posts and 36,917 comments

When I think about ten years passing it seems to have gone so very quickly. But when I look back at the photo taken on the morning of Toby's first school day (September 4th 2006) and how tiny Amy and Toby were, it feels like such a long time ago and really shows how much has changed.

 

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So, as I start my second decade of blogging I'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who visits me here, especially those of you who take the time to leave a comment and those of you who buy my patterns and finished work. It means so very much to have your kind support, thank you xxx

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Please leave a comment below to be entered into the giveaway draw. Comments will be closed on the morning of September 13th and two winners will be drawn by random number selection.

Thanks so much for all the comments! The competition draw is now closed and the winning numbers are 107 which is Justpootling and 2018 which is Maggie Richardson.

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Because there were so many comments I decided to give an extra animal away and the random number generator picked 1703 which is modestine.

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2,069 thoughts on “Ten years and a giveaway”

  2. Thank you Julie for sharing your talents and your life with all of us. Your work has enriched our lives. The joy of making these little animals has given us an opportunity to spread the love. Your availability on Ravelry has been a great help with all your advice and encouragement. Thank you so much for this wonderful website.

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  3. Julie, I met your knitted animal on Ravelry and I love them;) And the very same way I like your blog, not only because of knitting, but I admire the way you are coping with Toby’s troubles.

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  4. I would love to be entered in to the giveaway. Thank you for doing a giveaway and writing and keeping your blog. I always enjoy popping in for a visit xx

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  5. Dear Julie, I am sure you don’t realise what you bring with your blog and patterns, hope, peace, gratefulness. Thank you for every day of these 10 years.

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  6. What an inspiration and joy it has been to have you in my life over the past 7 years or so. I have look forward to each and every blog post with anticipation and will continue to do so ……thankyou for being you…..kind regards Melissa from Australia😘

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  16. Happy 10th anniversary your knitted creatures are amazing. It would be so lovely to own one of them to take on our holidays to photograph in different places.

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  17. I’ve always loved your little animals and been inspired by your creativity! I’m so glad you started this blog and shared your gifts with us!

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  18. Congratulations on your anniversary! I have been admiring your lifestyle, hard work, beautiful photos for several years now and I am always waiting for your new post!

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  19. Congratulations on your decade. I just discovered you on IG and had to visit your blog to see your sweet little creations. I have had the same enriching experiences in five years of blogging, I agree that it’s wonderful. Thanks for such a generous giveaway and I’m sure the lucky winner will be thrilled to bits!

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  24. Love your blog and your beautiful creations! Just made two rabbits and now working on their wardrobes and I’ve learnt so much through your patterns and great instructions. Thank you so much!

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  25. Dear Julie , your words ,pictures ,creations and colour schemes show what a wonderfully calm ,serene and balanced individual that you are , not to mention skilful ,creative and professional . Every time I read your blog ,your warmth shines through and this is all the more admirable when I know that life is sometimes hard and you have so much to deal with. Congratulations and every best wish for your future writing and creating .i hope that it brings you as much pleasure as it does to us your readers. With love. Caroline x

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  27. What a tremendous accomplishment! Thank You for sharing so much of yourself with us & for bringing light into our world ~ Your hard work & dedication doesn’t go unnoticed or appreciated. The opportunity to win one of your lovely bunnies is just another testament to the kindhearted person that you.
    Fondest Regards,
    Joanne

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  28. Julie thanks for sharing your wonderful patterns. They are a joy to knit. I absolutely love your designs. Thanks as well for sharing your life via your blog.

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  32. Congratulations on your anniversary. I have made two of your animals so far and am Hoping to work my way through many more. Although I haven’t been knitting very long, my finished animals look amazing and are very much admired. Obviously your patterns are the reason!!! Thank you!
    Susan

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  33. It has been lovely to get to know you Julie both through blogging and in real life and wonderful to follow your journey over the past ten years. I finished one of your little cats recently which I will post about very soon.

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  34. Julie,I have read your blog almost since its outset,one of my students came across it whilst doing some research ! You are an inspiration to us all and have given us all so much pleasure with your patterns,animals and the window on your life! Long may it continue !!

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  35. Thank you for the coupon code! I’ve never made a stuffed animal…I tried my hand at crochet amigurumi and failed, but I want to try one of your patterns. It seems like a good project to lift the spirits. 💗

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  36. Enhorabuena por tu trabajo y tu evolución. Soy una gran admiradora de tus trabajos. Me gusta y disfruto tejiendo tus patrones, así q una vez más aquí estoy participando y esperanzada en el sorteo.
    Saludos desde España

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  37. What an achievement, such fantastic design. One of your patterns is on my to do list, hope if turns out as well as yours!

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  38. So lovely! You Should be proud! I d love 1 of your animals and wish you and your family all the best!

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  39. That was such a lovely blog post, you’ve came a long way and let’s hope for more in the future. Your knitted animals are so adorable, my sister loves them. I hope your having a fantastic weekend.
    Best wishes,
    Barry

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  40. This is definitely a day to celebrate! I’ve knit two of your dear rabbits—one for each of my granddaughters, and someday, someday maybe I’ll get to make one for myself. But until then, I’ll enter to win and keep my fingers crossed!

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  43. Congratulations on your 10 year blogversary! I’ve been enjoying it for about 4 years! Your photos are lovely and you make the cutest animals I’ve ever seen!! Thanks for the chance to win one!

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  45. Hi, have knitted one of your rabbits, and really didn’t want to give it away!! It was so cute!! The pattern was so well instructed. You are an inspiration and good luck for the next 10 years.
    Cathy

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  46. Just a lovely site, beautiful colours and so inspirational. Congratulations on showing such strength and skill in such a beautiful way.

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  48. I so look forward to reading your posts. You photos are beautiful and your knitting and crochet, inspirational. I have learned so much about what it is like to live with autism in the family.
    Thank you, take and I look forward to your next ten years of posts
    Tracey from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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  49. Thank you Julie, I so love your blog, always makes me smile. Please may I enter the draw? Many thanks, Linda x

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  51. You are a true inspiration for all women worldwide.
    Your story and creativity is so full of love. Every creation
    Brings joy to so many. Nicole – Switzerland

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  52. I love each and every one of your patterns. I knit them for my two grandchildren and they are their treasured possessions .

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  53. Happy happy 10th anniversary on your blog. I met you some months ago And I do love your work. It’s an inspiration to me and it reminds me to my childhood when my mum and grandma made me sometimes handmade toys. Now I have learnt to make some crochet dolls but still your aninals and clothes are a mistery to me to make and are beautifully done. I love my nice when she sees your blog. She really enjoys it. Congratulations!

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  55. Love your blog, your work and have follow you from Sweden for many years. You are an inspiration to us all! Many hugs to you and your family!

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  56. Happy anniversary 😊 Here’s to the next ten years 😊 Love your bllog, it’s so inspiring, love the colour palette you use and all the things you make 😊

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  57. What an inspirational blog 😊 I would love to win one of your beautiful creations. Thanks. Pam (pamsicle99 on Instagram) ☺

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  59. I love your blog and I love your patterns, congratulations on your anniversary,
    Sending Lots of love to you and your family on this special day 🐶🐱🐭🐹🐰🐻🐼🐨❤️

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  60. Congratulations on a decade of blogging! Wow! I love your knitted animals so thank you for the chance to win one!!!

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  61. Happy Anniversary!
    I’m so glad that 10 years ago, you felt the need to share your thoughts and your designs.
    The knitted toys make such beautiful, unique and immensely valued gifts. They are exquisitely designed and your patterns are accessible to even the most inexperienced knitter.
    Thank you for bringing joy!

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  63. I love your wee creatures so much! They are adorable. It has been such a pleasure to walk with you over the last few years… Much love xxxx

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  64. Thank you, Julie, for your blogs which are a pleasure to read, and for your patterns, which are so precise and a pleasure to follow! Congratulations on your decade of blogging – what an achievement. Don’t stop now, will you!

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  65. Congratulations Julie on your anniversary. I have been following your blog for years and have bought several of your patterns to make for my grandchildren. I love your work and your blog. You are a real inspiration. Thank you. X

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  67. Your blog and your work is so beautiful. Congratulations on 10 years. What a great achievement. X

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  69. I have followed you and your blog for a long while, your animals and creativity never fails to please and you have given me a lot of pleasure over the years seeing what you make and watching your little family grow lots of hugs to you and to the next decade x

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  70. Congratulations on your 10yrs anniversary. All your knitting is beautiful. Also your photography is excellent, im very jealous 😊💕

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  71. Many congratulations on 10 years of blogging Julie. Your blog and Instagram account are so lovely to look at……your photos are always a joy. I adore your knitted creatures and their gorgeous clothing!! But have also been inspired by your posts to knit some of the other projects you have shown such as gloves etc. Keep up the good work lovely lady! 💚

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  74. Congratulations, Julie! 10 years is a big achievement. You have developed your little rabbits to perfection – even just looking at the pictures of your beautiful work is satisfying. Your patterns are written the best I’ve seen anywhere. Wishing you all the best for the next decade – for your blog, your craft and with your family.

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  75. Happy Blogiversary! Yours was one of the first blogs I read, and it is often thought provoking, but always with this thread of creativity running through. Your patterns are lovely – and I love to see your finished creations.

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  76. Julie,
    I love your blog and your Instagram account. My husband’s favorite photos is the one with 63 heads in a basket … all waiting for bodies. Your patterns are a breeze to read for me. Thank you!

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  78. Congratulations on your milestone as a blogger. Your animals are just gorgeous. I have knitted lots of little rabbits from your patterns

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  79. Ten years of blogging, that’s fantastic Julie, and you’ve achieved so much. You’re so very talented, both in your making and in your photographs and words, you should be very proud of all you’ve done. A post from you is always a real treat, and I’m looking forward to many more! Well done you. CJ xx

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  81. Many congratulations on your blogging milestone. Many thanks for your wonderful posts and for allowing us to enter the world of littlecottonrabbits. Your little animals are so charming and endearing, their wardrobe of clothes adding to their charm. I have had many of your patterns over the years (my first was your cupcake pattern). Thank you for generously sharing your creations with us. Here is to the next decade. Great giveaway, I would be thrilled to win.

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  82. Hi Julie
    10 years ! I discovered you in 2007 and tried to copy your bunnies without much success ! So glad you decided to let us buy your patterns.
    I have bought all of them and each one has pushed me out of my comfort zone of very basic knitting – I would never have tried colour work or knitting in the round but can now add both of those techniques to my list which has enabled me to go on and tackle bigger projects.
    So here is to the next 10 years and the eagerly awaited next pattern !

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  83. Woah! 10 years!!! I’ve been reading your blog for at least 8 of them when my youngest was a baby. Your blog has been a constant source of inspiration as I’ve adjusted to life with a child with additional needs ….and the knitting has also helped keep me sane! Thank you for letting us have such lovely peeks into your world, and all the ups and downs of your daily life. It’s been a privilege to be invited in. Here’s to another 10 years and lots more ‘ups’! Big hugs xx

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  84. Congratulations!! There must be thousands of people around the world knitting your amazing designs. What an achievement!

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  85. Thank you for holding such a generous giveaway! I would be thrilled to own one of your creations one day!

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  86. I have followed your blog for years and your work is beautiful, so is your fortitude under difficult circumstances. x

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  90. I really enjoy reading your blog Julie and have nothing but admiration for your creativity and your role as a mum! Really looking forward to the next 10 years! Much love Kate X

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  91. Julie, happy 10th anniversary!
    I have made some rabbits the are so nice to make.
    All the animals are beautiful.

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  93. Congratulations on your 10 years💐💐💐 Thank you for giving us the chance to win this special beautiful prize😊😊😊💕💕💕 XXX

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  95. Hi congratulations on your 10 year birthday! I always love to read a new blog post from you and especially love your photos, even the dismembered animal heads in a basket!!!!

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  96. Oh my goodness, how the years have flown. The children all grown up into teenagers now…and more time for you too as they continue to grow older. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Our appreciation for you designs speaks for itself. Very clever Lady in many, many ways. Keep on blogging!

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  97. Congratulations!! I absolutely love your work. You inspired me to get back into knitting! I used one of your patterns to make a bunny for the birth of my niece. She adores it!! Thanks for giving us the chance of winning a prize draw. Best Gemma xx

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  102. Happy Anniversary! I have been reading your blog for about 2 years now and I always love seeing your patterns!

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  103. Congrats on your 10 years Anniversary! I really love your cuties, made already some of them with your great patterns 😍

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  104. Have enjoyed your blog now for some time, you are amazing to achieve all you do and care for Toby as well. I have your pattern and really must get around to knitting it soon. Here’s to the next ten years and many more wonderful animals. Thank you for giving us all a chance to win x

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  105. I am always happy when you pop up in my blog feed. Thank you for all your posting – I appreciate your words, your work, and oh I swoon over your color choices! 😉

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  106. Wow Julie you have come a long way in ten years, here is to the next ten years in your adventures.
    Luv Jane xx

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  107. 10 years is such an achievement Julie, many congratulations. To me your blog is always such an oasis of calm from your words to your pictures to your amazingly detailed and beautiful creations . Here’s to the next 10 years 😘😘xxxx

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  108. I’ve found your blog inspirational and when I found it, I read it right from the start. Blessings to you all and thank you for the knitting patterns!

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  110. Ohhhh!!! your bunnies and foxes and bears (and cats and everyone else!) are so awesomely cute! I absolutely love them! I have a couple of your patterns and made some animals for a little friend’s birthday a while back. Congratulations on your anniversary 🙂 and thank you for such adorable work. And for the chance! Xxx

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  112. Congatulations Julie! Your cupcakes are still on high rotation for tea parties at our place. Here’s to the next decade, thanks for a lovely blog and the inspiration. Anne, Sydney Australia

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  113. Couldn’t sleep tonight and got up to see whether there was anything interesting going on in other parts of the world and low and behold there you are.
    I have enjoyed reading your blog, looking at your amazing pictures (you really have an eye)and marveling at how quickly you knit the little critters.
    I have bought all of your patterns and really enjoy knitting them.
    Always look forward to checking out your posts.

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  115. Your knitting is so beautiful I don’t know how you do it! Thanks for all the lovely photos – such an inspiration. X

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  118. Whenever I see your little animals pop up on my Facebook feed I get such a sense of joy. They make me smile. What more can I say. Thanks and congratulations on your 10 years x

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  119. Love your work, your creations are divine. Despite buying patterns I have yet to complete a project …. maybe it is time to start 🙂

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  121. Congratulations. A wonderful body of work over the years, photographs, sweet little animals, knitting patterns, all inspiring. Looking forward to the next 10 years. xx

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  123. I have loved reading your blog for many years now and would live to win a rabbit. Happy to pay the postage to New Zealand if I win.

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  124. I would love to be entered into the giveaway they are such beautiful treasures. I’d give one to my little girl and the other to my best friend who is due in October she’s having a little boy. She’s been through a lot (miscarriage) to get to where she is and I know how much she adores unique handmade treasures. Good luck to all who enters

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  129. Your sweet little animals are so adorable! I would love to own one of them.
    They make me happy just looking at them.

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  131. Your work and patterns are amazing. I really enjoyed making your bunny girl in a dotted dress. So many more patterns to choose from!

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  133. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging.
    I adore your animals and your artistic eye.
    I am awed by the way you open your heart and share your life.
    Stay strong. Please keep sharing.
    Sarah xx

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  134. Congratulations on 10 years! What amazing achievements you have made. Your creations are beautiful and have inspired me to hone my skills to eventually be able to make one of your patterns myself. All the very best for another 10 years!

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  136. Dear Julie, amazing work over these last ten years, I really am in awe, happy anniversary and may there be many more! Tracey Leeson

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  137. Hi Julie
    Congratulations on your ten years anniversary.
    Love your patterns, I have bought quite a lot of them. They are so beautifully written and so easy to follow.
    Good luck for the next ten years and eveyone enjoying your blog xx

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  142. Your animals are beautiful X I would love to be able to win one of these for my daughter – it would be lovely bed and huggled (her word for a cuddle and hug together) forever X

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  145. I do look forward to your blogs and am totally in love with your creations. Looking forward to the next ten years xx

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  148. Congratulations! Your blog and lovely creations are inspirational. I’ve enjoyed making several of your patterns for my grandchildren. Thank you very much.

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  149. Congratulations 😀😀😀 I adore your patterns they make the most gorgeous little characters that are such a pleasure to make, and so easy to follow as well. Thank you for making it so simple to make such cute little creations and hope to see a two decades blogging giveaway in the future 😜😜😜

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  154. Thankyou so much, if I win I would love you to choose for me and surprise me. Congratulations on your anniversary. Xx

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  155. I’ve been following your blog for years now and it’s actually what first got me into knitting and crochet. I turned out to be much better at crochet than knitting but I can’t tell you how grateful I am for that initial inspiration – crochet is a very important part of my life now and I might never have found it without your blog.
    Happy Blogiversary!

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  157. What a wonderful giveaway, how beautiful! Thank you for the opportunity to win 🙂 I love your current banner, there is so much gorgeousness to look at.

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  158. I enjoy following your blog and gawking at your fuzzy little creatures. They are all beautiful. :). Congratulations on 10 years!

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  161. Hi Julie!
    I absolutely adore your little knitted animals and their designer clothes. Definitely planning on getting the patterns for them. 🙂

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  162. Happy anniversary, we love your creations, my autistic daughter has carried her bunny around for a good many years now, so a big thank you x

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  165. Happy Anniversary! Continued success with your blog, Your wonderful creatures are loved by me and my grandchildren!

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  167. When my son was born in 2010 my favourite gift of his was one of your elephants . I wish i had put it away somewhere safe as unfortunately it was lost on a trip out . Would love to win a replacement for my second child ! Happy anniversary !

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  169. Congratulations to you! I have both the little boy and little girl rabbit and have knitted them multiple times. I love your little characters. They remind me so much of The Wind in the Willows or Babar the King from my childhood. Here’s to wishing you many happy years of knitting to come! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us!

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  170. Congratulations on 10 years! I thinking I may be one of your very early readers. I have always loved your gorgeous blog. x

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  172. I just can’t get enough of the cuteness of your animals! I made my first one this year for my first granddaughter! Would LOVE to win one made by you!!

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  173. !0 years! what an achievement. I love your work and have brought nearly all your patterns. My knitting doesn’t come out as good as yours but I really enjoy completing your patterns.

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  175. congratulations on your 10years. I am constantly amazed at what women can achieve against the odds. your knitting has obviously been your time to yourself away from your busy and stressful life as a mother and has enabled so many to us to join in your life. in addition we have been able to relax ourselves with your delightful patterns. long may it continue.

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  176. Your creatures loft my spirits, especially when I feel lonely due to illness keeping me at home, knitting up one of them is like creating a whole new little friend! The potential for colur ways and designs is endless…and allows me to indulge my wool addiction! Thank you!

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  177. I absolutely love reading your blog and seeing your wonderful creations. I have a son called Toby too who’s friend is autistic. Your posts have enlightened both of us and we understand and relate better to Ollie as a result. Thank you for sharing your lives as it certainly helps others. You’re also a very talented lady and whilst I can knit and crochet I’ll never reach your level of skill. I can admire and hope to get one of your creations one day. Wishing you all the best for the future and look forward to reading many more blog posts xx

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  178. Congratulations on your 10 years achievement. Your animals are beautiful and I have all your patterns. I enjoy reading your blogs and look forward to your pictures. Best of wishes for your family in the coming years. Margaret.

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  179. Congratulations on your 10 years achievement. Your animals are beautiful and I have all your patterns. I enjoy reading your blogs and look forward to your pictures. Best of wishes for your family in the coming years. Margaret.

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  180. Congratulations on your 10 years achievement. Your animals are beautiful and I have all your patterns. I enjoy reading your blogs and look forward to your pictures. Best of wishes for your family in the coming years. Margaret.

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  181. Congratulations on your 10 years achievement. Your animals are beautiful and I have all your patterns. I enjoy reading your blogs and look forward to your pictures. Best of wishes for your family in the coming years. Margaret.

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  182. Congratulations on your 10 years achievement. Your animals are beautiful and I have all your patterns. I enjoy reading your blogs and look forward to your pictures. Best of wishes for your family in the coming years. Margaret.

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  183. Congratulations on your 10 years achievement. Your animals are beautiful and I have all your patterns. I enjoy reading your blogs and look forward to your pictures. Best of wishes for your family in the coming years. Margaret.

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  184. Congratulations on your 10 years achievement. Your animals are beautiful and I have all your patterns. I enjoy reading your blogs and look forward to your pictures. Best of wishes for your family in the coming years. Margaret.

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  185. Congratulations on your 10 years achievement. Your animals are beautiful and I have all your patterns. I enjoy reading your blogs and look forward to your pictures. Best of wishes for your family in the coming years. Margaret.

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  186. Congratulations on your 10 years achievement. Your animals are beautiful and I have all your patterns. I enjoy reading your blogs and look forward to your pictures. Best of wishes for your family in the coming years. Margaret.

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  187. Dear Julie Congratulations!!
    I love your works from the bottom of my heart!!
    Years are flying away too quickly but your kindness and the beauty of your creations will stays in us for ever!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  188. Congratulations Julie on your ten years of blogging, its always pleasure to drop by your space and see what you’re up to. Your success is so well deserved as your your work is second to none, nobody does it better.
    Here’s to more to many, many more years of Little Cotton Rabbits!
    V x

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  189. Congratulations on 10 years of inspirational blogs and adorable little animals that never cease to make me smile!

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  191. Hi Julie, your lovely blog inspires so many of us and your amazingly detailed patterns allow us to recreate your gorgeous animals. What an absolute treat it would be to win an original. Looking forward to the next 10 years of your blog…..happy anniversary! Nikki x

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  193. Thanks for sharing your live for the last 10 years, it has been so inspirational in so many ways. Here’s to the next 10!

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  194. Happy 10th Anniversary! So many beautiful creations ❤️ came to life over that time span. Here’s to another decade!

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  195. Liebe Julie, herzlichen Glückwunsch zu Deinem Jubiläum!
    Ich schaue gerne bei Dir vorbei und liebe Deine Geschöpfe! Darum würde ich mich sehr freuen, wenn ich Glück hätte und eines gewinnen würde.
    Liebe Grüße
    Susi

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  196. Pictures of your little collection of animal heads just make my heart clench with joy.
    I love your blog. Congratulations on 10 years and all the ownderful changes and growth that time has brought. Thanks for sharing your lovely little corner of the internet.

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  197. You’re work has been such an inspiration to me! When I was about 12, I stumbled onto your blog and fell in love with your little cotton rabbits. At the time, you didn’t have a pattern for sale, so I created a pattern for a stuffed bunny to give to my grandmother for her 80th birthday present. She too enjoys knitting, and had knit my first baby blanket, so I felt this was the perfect gift for her. I used your free sweater letter pattern to knit a Swedish flag sweater and a big F for Farmor (Swedish for grandmother) on it. When I presented it to my grandmother, it just about brought her to tears. The look on her face is one I will never forget, and it was one of the most rewarding accomplishments I have ever experienced. To this day, that floppy eared bunny with the Swedish flag sweater still sits on my grandmother’s bed. Once it was available, and I was old enough to make online transactions, I purchased your pattern. (My 12 year old pattern was nothing like your amazing design). At this point I have yet to fully finish it… College got in the way. I really should revisit it… I have never commented, but I want to thank you! Your work is amazing and I love your blog. Happy 10 year anniversary!! And thank you for inspiring me by sharing your amazing work.

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  198. Congratulations and well done. I love your blog and reading about Tobie and your lovely photos that you post. By sharing Tobie’s journey you are making more people aware of Autism. It isnt the easiest journey for you or your family but with love and patience and most of all understanding from others you all can do it. I love your patterns of which I am a collector. They are so easy to follow. I have used them to help me thro difficult times. Please may you keep blogging as I have been so inspired to do and be more by reading your blogs. Enjoy your pajama days as you certainly deserve and need them. Many Blessings.

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  200. I’ve been following you for so long. Gorgeous animals and easy to follow patterns.
    Here’s to the next decade!

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  202. Here’s to the next ten years! Thank you so much for sharing your sweet animals this the world. They bring so much joy to so many, myself included!

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  203. You are an inspiration to us all ! You have given so much love and happiness to so many with your beautiful little animals , patterns ,blog and free patterns and ideas . Thank goodness there are people like you in the world Julie ❤️
    Thank you for a happy 10 years of reading your blog xxxxxxxx Caroline

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  205. Happy anniversary! I bought your rabbit pattern last year! Love making it and giving to a beautiful little girl! You have amazing talent!

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  207. Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary.
    A very talented lady who created the most gorgeous little friends.
    I must go off to buy some patterns and get knitting again.

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  208. Hi Julie…..I have a severely autistic sister and know exactly the challenges you face everyday with gorgeous Tody.
    You deserve a medal for balancing the two things you obviously love your family and your love of knitting.
    Your work is amazing and a real credit to you.
    You are a very talented lady and trying to balance that with Tody’s needs would be both challenging and very frustrating at times but all worth it in the end.
    I would like to wish you a happy Anniversary and keep up the good work.
    I can’t wait for your little pig pattern.
    Kind regards
    Lisa 🌻

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  210. Well done on your half Odyssey! I enjoy reading your updates and love seeing the details of how you bring your imagination and talent to life. Thanks

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  214. Happy 10 years!!
    Can not believe Toby is 14!!! That’s madness. Lovely family picture of you, that’s what Toby was like when I first met him. You grow beautiful kids.
    Love Kerry. X

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  215. I first found your gorgeous patterns on Pinterest, which led me to Ravelry and then your blog. I love the way you write and present your patterns. Clear instructions that even my sleep deprived brain can follow. 22 years after my last baby I have a surprise gift of a new baby girl! An aunty for her 2 nephews who preceeded her. I have your fox and piebald rabbit patterns and hope to collect all of them over time. I admire your courage, creativity and love in caring for your children. I have a good understanding of the challenges you face having spent almost 2 decades working with children who have severe and multiple disabilities in schools, in respite and providing in home care. These children have always brought love, light and laughter into my life and I am very grateful to have had that opportunity.

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  217. Congratulations!!really love your knitted animals..got a few patterns from you that i must try to knit..

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  218. I can only admire your knitting work, your courage and patience with the challenges you’ve been facing every day for the past years and your generosity with complete strangers who admire you and your work. Happy anniversary and hats off to you and your family.

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  219. I love seeing your newest posts pop up in my newsfeed. I remember way back when you used to show your beautiful work, and reading the wave of comments asking if you’ll ever publish your patterns…..and now 1000’s of your adorable animals have been made all over the world.
    Thank you, and Happy 10 year anniversary x

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  221. Congratulations. I have enjoyed reading your blog over the last 10 years. I was a teacher of children with autism and it is wonderful to hear a parents side of the journey.

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  222. I remember some of your posts from years ago (two of my children are dx on the autistic spectrum a few years older than your son). Can’t believe it’s been ten years already!

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  223. I can’t believe it has been ten years. Thank you so much for so generously sharing your life and your talents with us. I hope you will continue to do so for many years.

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  224. hello, I love your pets and your blog. I follow you for years and I will continue to follow you on your adventure. a big hug from italy

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  225. Julie I would so love to win one of your creations, I love reading your comments and looking at your work.Heres hoping hugs vivienne.x

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  226. I’be been reading your blog I guess for about 8 or 9 years. I always love to see your beautiful animals. They are so perfect and cute. Happy blog anniversary!

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  227. Happy 10th anniversary! You’re very inspiring as a knitter & mother, thank you for sharing your talent. Would love the chance to win… Oh & I love the Echeveria in the pic too (from one succ lover to another 🌵😂)

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  228. Congratulations on such a successful 10 years! Have you kept a running total of how many of your gorgeous creatures you have adorned the world with?
    I’m off to squeal at the patterns now! Thank you for sharing – very kind and generous!
    Suzy xxx

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  230. Congratulations to reach this milestone! And I wish you many more years full of creativity and amazing animals. Some of which I have made trought the years and they still make me smile.
    Wish you all the best ,
    Love ,
    Lucia xx

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  231. Oh my goodness Julie I cannot believe it is ten years congratulations to you, it is not easy trying to find time to do all the beautiful knitting, designing etc that you do and manage your lovely family so a very big thank you for doing this.
    Can’t wait to see all your lovely wee critters completed.
    Hugs
    Ellie (Scotland) xx

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  233. You work is beautiful and your blog inspiring. It is so interesting to read how your talents have developed as your family has grown, and I am not in the least surprised that you have so many dedicated followers and fans around the world. You deserve your success: here’s to many more creative days. Congratulations!

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  234. I’ve only just found you but your patterns are amazing 🙂 I am excited to start knitting a little one, just need to get a couple of other projects off the needles first !!!!

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  235. Thank you for the giveaway, your creations are little treasures and gladden the heart, I hope to own one one day

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  236. I have been following your blog for many years now and have fallen in love with your work. So beautifully detailed and appealing.
    Would love to have a Little Cotton Rabbit for one of my grandchildren. Can assure you it will be treasured!
    Greetings from the Southern Tip of Africa.

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  237. I only discovered your blog and your gorgeous knitted animals last year. They are wonderful, as are your words of wisdom, hope, joy, frustration, worry and beauty. As the mother of a son with autism, I appreciate your openness and willingness to share aspects of your life with us – your words help a lot. I learned fair isle knitting as a child from a lady who came from the fair isle, and your patterns have re-awakened my love of knitting. Thank you so much.

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  238. Congratulations! I have knitted both rabbits and cats from your very detailed patterns. Yesterday was my birthday and wedding anniversary so I will be popping over to Ravelry to treat myself to your very generous discount and try out some new animals. Here’s to the next ten years of blogging.

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  239. Congratulations!
    You are truly talented. You knit so well tehnically. I have learned a lot from making the elephant. Your sense of colour is exquisite. ALL the designed animals are adorable. You photograph so well. Every photo oozes atmosphere. (I follow you on Instagram as well). And thank you for sharing experiences and thoughts on having a son with autism. I know from my own life what this is about. I admire you.
    Greetings from Denmark

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  244. Your blog was the first I ever read and it opened the door to a wonderful community. Thanks for all your work, and congratulations.

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  246. Congratulations for the 10 years anniversary! i love your rabbits and cats most of all but all your creations are beautiful and nicely photographed! i would love to win one of them! ☀️🐬😊

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  247. Happy Anniversary! I check daily for a new blog post. I’ve loved watching your patterns develop and your family, too.

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  248. What an outstanding achievement, and such an inspirational blog! Congrats, Julie on ten terrific years.
    Thank you for sharing your family and your beautiful patterns with us.😀😀

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  249. Felices 10 años!!!! Para mi estos bellisimos conejitos han sido muy importantes porque gracias a ellos mi hija comenzo a tejer y hoy hace trabajos muy hermosos!!!! Gracias

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  251. Such a sweet story Mila, thank you for sharing. Definitely continue creating & finish your new bunny, it’s amazing you could even design your own pattern at 12! Keep sharing your talent with those you love. Love Kym

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  253. Congratulations!!! My message is for you as a woman who inspires me and make wonderful creations, as mother and also as designer. I have many of your patterns and I love them all. Thank you!

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  256. Happy anniversary! Your work is so beautiful and continues to inspire! Thank you for your wonderful blog and for creating your patterns for all of us to enjoy!

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  257. many years ago I stumbled upon your wonderful blog and gorgeous creations, it make the world a better place 🙂 thank you xo

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  259. I’m sure your sweet little bunnies are loved by all little children that receive them! Congrats on 10 years and hope your creations continue for many more

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  260. Thank you very much for your ten years of posts and stunning knitting!!! I love your work and it has been a pleasure to see your creations!! Be well!

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  261. Happy anniversary! I have so enjoyed reading your blog and watching you create all these wonderful animals…you are so talented!

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  262. I bought my first pattern from you shortly after my granddaughter’s birth in 2012. I thought what a sweet lovey that would be for her. But as a fairly new knitter (having been at only about 18 months) I was totally intimidated by the 15 or so pages that came out of the printer! But two years later I decided to give it a go. I was SOOOO impressed with the clarity and detail of your patterns and in no time I had a sweet bunny plus five dresses ready for her second birthday! I recently finished the fox for my grandson’s second birthday. His reaction is so precious, I will see if I can include it here. Now grandson number two is due in October, so THANK YOU for the discount code. I will be deciding which pattern will be the next one.
    I hope this works!
    https://www.dropbox.com/s/hxth07145ay0y1a/Ethan%20Loves%20His%20Fox.m4v?dl=0

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  263. I love your knitted animals! Your work is inspirational, and I’m so happy you’ve found a way to make knitting productive work for you.

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  264. Love following your journey. I have made one little bunny for my daughter and it’s my dream to have a basketful of knitted animals like you shared in your photo above. Thank you for creating such beautiful patterns.

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  265. Julie – while you’ve said you’ve been on the ‘receiving end’ of so much love and support I hope you realise how much of this you have given to those who share your blog. Not just knitting advice and inspiration – you reach us on such a personal level and we love you for it. Happy anniversary Xx

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  266. I have fallen in love with your work! As I do not knit, I would love to win one of your lovely animals. So glad you found an outlet for your time when your little one went off to school. You have made many little ones happy with your lovely creations! And happiness for those who receive your babies in the future. Thank you! You are very talented.

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  269. I came across this lovely blog about 6 years ago while i was studying at university, a few weeks ago i bought one of your patterns but iv been too scared to start it but i will soon i hope, happy 10years and more to follow thank you 🙂 kellie x

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  270. I’d love to entered too …. I’ve still got my copy of ‘what to look for in spring’ too 🙂
    I love your rabbits 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  273. I love reading your blog. I’ve knitted up a few of your patterns but it would be wonderful to own one that you had made…please count me in on your giveaway.

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  276. Congratulations on ten years. I can’t believe I have been following you that long. You give me such love through your blog. I am lucky enough to have one of your little rabbits and she gives me such joy every time I look at her.

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  277. Your work is amazing! I have made 2 of your little bunnies, but haven’t attempted clothes yet. You have true talent working with such tiny needles. I love when your little creations pop up on my Facebook feed!

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  279. Congratulations Julie!! 10 years is a huge milestone!🎊 You are a wonderfully talented woman and I am sure an even more wonderful wife and mother. I just want to wish you God’s best for the next 10 years and pray peace and love💖 for you and your family.
    I enjoy looking at the pics of all your creations and would love to be in the draw for a give away.
    God bless!✨💫

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  280. Wow ten years of blogging, I’m still not started yet!! Live your blog and all your beautiful little animals and it would be a pleAsure to actually own one. Thank you for the opportunity. X

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  282. Son los conejos mas lindos que he conocido.
    Felicitaciones por los 10 años.
    Me gustaria mucho tener uno o ganarme un patron

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  283. Hi Julie- your site has kept me sane this year as I love knitting and have been choosing secondary provision for my son who has autism. As you know there is a little heartbreak every day and your site has so helped. Thank you.

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  287. Thank you for this blog, it is the only knitting blog I subscribe to because it is so gentle. I am an English women living in Australia, your photos of walks and the countryside and the way you write about it brings so much back to me of my English childhood.

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  288. Congratulations to you Julie. You bring so much joy to so many people. It is amazing how quickly time goes when you have children but you have been such a great mum to both Amy and Toby. I wish you love and happiness for your next decade of blogging – I’ll still be following.

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  289. Happy Anniversary. Always enjoy reading your blog. Your work is so beautiful and crafted with a lot of love and care. Admire you so much. Here’s to the next 10 years! X

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  290. Happy 10th anniversary Julie, I have loved sharing your journey with you, can’t believe how tiny Amy and Toby are in that photo! You are an inspiration to myself and many others, I look forward to reading your blog for many more years.
    XxBrenda

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  291. Congratulations Julie…I have read your blog for years and love to see your beautiful creations. Sometimes everyday life can lack beauty, but your blog has helped me get through some of the more trying days. Here’s to another ten years ! Well done. X

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  293. Curling up with your blog is like curling up with a favorite Beatrix Potter story. Thank you for combining my two favorite things (knitting and animals) in such a warm and inviting way.

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  294. Happy 10 years blogging! your work is beautiful and inspiring and I look forward to many more years of littlecottonrabbits x

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  295. Dear Julie! From the heart i wish you a happy Anniversary 💖 I really really love your little animals, everyone is so cute and well prepared. Thank you for the great pattern you wrote! I didn’t know an other pattern which is described in as much details as yours.
    I hope you will continue with your amazing work. Love, Jana

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  297. Just look at how popular you are Julie with all these comments. Your littlecottonrabbits inspired me to knit. Your colour schemes are brilliant. Keep up the good work! 💕

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  298. I discovered you through Instagram – such a joy: your well considered words, beautiful images and absolutely no holds barred adorable knitting creations! I’ll certainly be taking advantage of your generous discount code. Love, love, love. Here’s to another ten years!!!

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  299. Congratulations on hitting your 10th year of blogging Julie! Your creations are utterly gorgeous and your patterns are a delight to work.
    My 20 month old girl loves her ‘raddit’ (the bunny I won a few years ago- Robyn…. Yes, I know she’s not officially a toy but you just try and take it off her!!)
    Thank you for sharing your experiences of living with autism too, I really think it helps to spread some warmth and joy towards people with learning difficulties hearing your every day events and challenges and triumphs!
    Keep it up, we’ll all keep coming back for more!!
    Nicky (and Caitlin and Robyn too!)

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  300. Thank you for sharing your light and talents.You are an inspiration to us- other creative
    souls who admire your creative spark ,imagination and attention to detail. Happy 10th!Thank you also for the gift
    of your animals. They truly delight!

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  301. Congratulations on your anniversary! I absolutely love your gorgeous animals and have purchased the patterns for a couple previously. Although my little one came along before I had a chance to start one myself so would be lovely to win a ready made one!

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  303. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging! I love all your beautifully crafted animals and have so enjoyed making some of my own using your very well written patterns! Thank you for all you do to provide joy and happiness throughout the world with the cutest animals in all the world!!!

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  304. Congratulations on 10 years! I fell in love with your rabbits as soon as I saw them years ago! I wish you continued success.

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  305. Love love love your work! I’ve made two elephant ballerinas, Rowena and Elise, a bunny, Poppy and Massimo the mouse. Thanks for what you do!

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  307. Congratulations on your anniversary! I admire your creativity and your writing skills and look forward to many more years of blogposts and lovely little animals.

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  309. Your work, your life, your love of family and of English country living all shine through your beautiful blog and gentle little animals. Thank you for giving such pleasure to so many of us over the years.

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  310. The is the first time I have commented here though I have been looking at your wonderful patterns, buying them and knitting, for about a year now, since I discovered you!!!
    Knitting has always given me pleasure and these lovely patterns are always commented on by my friends who always want one! I could spend my whole life knitting them and indeed was taking a break from knitting the ballerina, to look online, when I saw your post on Facebook.
    I do not have any contact with children with autism at the moment, but at the beginning of my career as a social worker in adoption, I worked with two little boys who had autism. They were indeed, very challenging but also very rewarding and I have been interested and pleased to see the support and love that you have gained from your love of craftwork and your ability to reach out to others through your blogg.
    Best wishes and here’s to another ten years of delightful contact with you. Barby xx

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  311. I’ve delighted in reading your blog and looking at the lovely creations you fashion – it’s obvious you love what you do. I think the softness of your touch and compassion for all things show in what you touch and chose to share with us. I’m heading to Ravelry to make a purchase, and as always, it’s difficult to choose!

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  312. Congratulations on hitting that milestone!! Your creations are always gorgeous. You have the best of eyes for scrumptious yarn too. Cheers to you and to another 10 years in blog land ! Pati X

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  313. That’s stickability! I have made some of your patterns and they always get nice comments about them. Would be perfect to have an original LCR creation.

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  314. Julie, thank you for touching the lives of so many people and adding love and cheer through your adorable animals. I hope you and your family are well. God bless.

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  316. Happy 10th anniversary! Your animals keep me sane as I knit them all the time… thank you for your contribution to the knitting world… I love your blog and I love your work!

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  317. Thank you for your blog and patterns. Have made a good few bunnies since you released the patterns. Would love to have one you’d made!

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  318. Wow fantastic achievement, such beautiful designs, i have all the patterns and have been making them for charities and they are well loved. Looking forward to your new creations in the future.
    Best wishes
    Susan

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  319. I found you through my friends, Kristen Randle and Rachel Rubow in Utah. And I was a special education teacher for many years. I love your little animals. Love them! Congrats on 10 years and here’s to the next 10!

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  320. Your patterns are magical, I wish I had the ability to knit one for my baby girl to treasure. Maybe you birthday luck shall shine in our direction. Congratulations on a decade of blogging!

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  321. Sooooooo very cute😊You have a sweet talent😊
    Love your story of your journey😊
    God Bless and Thank You for the chance to win
    your sweet creations😊

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  323. Congratulations! Your work is beautiful. I just love everything about your creations from adorable completed creatures to body parts in a basket! I look forward to another 10 years!

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  324. Happy Anniversary! I would love to give one of your little animals a loving home if I’m lucky enough to win 🙂

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  327. Happy 10th Blog-Anniversary! I enjoy reading your bosts on the blog, I follow your journey and of course those of your little fellows!
    Keep up the amazing work! You’re a wonderful mother, knitter and bring joy to your readers with every post!
    Lots of love from Germany ❤️

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  331. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging. I love stopping by and seeing your beautiful creations and reading your wonderful blog.

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  334. Over here in Knoxville TN USA we have done many of your critters and love them. Your patterns are wonderful and so easy to follow. They are also so very cute! Congratulations on your anniversary and thank you for your patterns. Any chance of a dog or sheep? I am currently working on one for my autistic grandson, Finn. Love you!

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  335. Enjoy this wonderful milestone! When I came upon you animals last year I had no idea about your back story. It’s not a wonder your little friends are so beguiling;they were made with love!

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  341. Happy Anniversary! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments. You are an amazing mother and a fabulous knitter. I wish I had a little bit of your talent. I enjoy everything you create. Keep up the great work and creative blogging.

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  343. Hi Julie
    I purchased your patterns on Sept the 3rd but didn’t get the 25% discount on the first invoice. How do I get the patterns as there was nowhere to download them? Could you help me. Thanks Jennifer

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  348. Congratulations Julie. I have bought all your patterns and k offer most of them. Please put my name in your draw…..I would love an original. Jean.

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  349. Your creations are soooooooo adorable😊
    Congratulations to your first 10 years!!
    Love your sweet story of your journey😊
    Would love to win one of your sweet little creations!!
    Sorry if this was a second entry.

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  350. Congratulations on 10 years! I always look forward to your posts as they are filled with knitting, nature photos and real-life with a child with autism – all parts of my life as well. Your patterns are so well-written and a joy to knit up. Thank you and again congratulations!

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  352. I’m building up a collection of your delightful patterns so I can make my little granddaughter a whole ‘village’ full of characters for us to play with…..not sure who will have most fun me or her haha!

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  353. What a beautiful story of love and inspiration! Thank you for sharing with us. Your sweet little animals are a gift and an amazing talent.

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  357. Have bought all your gorgeous patterns! Made lots of cupcakes and a bunny. Going to try a bear or cat next! Your blog is inspiring and so interesting. Good luck for the next 10 years!

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  358. I’m making a new Elephant Boy right now, just finishing his jumper. I almost can’t stand how cute he is! You have managed to create the cutest little animals! Congratulations on 10 years that’s a long time. Thank you for a chance to win and for the coupon code which I’m going to go use now!

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  362. Congratulations on ten years. I love your work. But I also have to say that you are an amazing mother to put your son’s needs above your own. Keep up the great work.

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  367. Congratulations on ten years of designing and blogging! My students love reading to the knit buddies I have created for our class from your patterns. Thank you so much for your contribution and wonderful patterns! Happy Anniversary.

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  370. Congratulations on all your acomplihments, job well done. I love your patterns and so do my grandchildren. Keep up the good work and thank you for all the wonderful sharing.😀💕

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  380. Your creations are so charming and sweet. I think you must have a special heart. Your blog probably helps many people. Thank you

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  381. Dearest Julie;
    Ten years has flown by in the blink of an eye but look at how much all of us have grown with your influence and guidance.
    I have all of your patterns and each one has made me become a better knitter…and a bit of a yarn addict lol! Your blog, patterns and support over the years have been a gentle breeze for me as I navigate my life; three sons with my youngest Jack…I can’t believe he turns 18 on the 6th!…adding an outlet for creativity and inspiration to keep me going.
    In some strange & personal way I am very proud of all of your accomplishments. You are amazing! Can’t wait to see where this blog friendship takes us!
    Celebrate!
    Fondly, Lori from Port Perry 💖🎂🎉🎈🐻🐱🐭🐹🐰🐵……?🐷

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  382. I 💕 your designs they are amazing, congratulations on your 10th Anniversary, here’s to many more! 💐💐💐

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  384. gongratulations on 10 wonderful years!! I have been following you the whole time. it’s a wonderful milestone, and I am so happy for you. here is to another 20!!

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  385. Happy Anniversary, I love your work and your patterns, some of my only finished and successful creations have been your patterns, and I love how you lay it all out for even beginners to follow but with enough to keep more experienced knitters happy too. First pattern I ever put on my Kindle was a copy of you bunny to keep with me and knit on the go. But I would love to win an original!

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  388. I look forward with anticipation to seeing each & everyy one of your creations as they pop up on Facebook, Instagram and/or your blog. ❤️

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  389. Your knitting is gorgeous, I’m due with my second little boy in November, so perhaps I should be knitting again too! Thanks for all the inspiration xx

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  390. Happy Decade! Love your work, your sense of color and your inspirational words. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  392. I’ve been meaning to buy one of your patterns for a couple years now. To tell the truth I’ve been working on cleaning up my stash because whenever I look at Cotton Rabbits I tell myself that all I want to do is knit them for the rest of my life. Of course in the meantime life happens and I get sidetracked and one day too soon my grandchildren are all going to be too old to be playing with them. Going to get a pattern or too right now, thanks for the discount.

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  394. My dear Julie, I didn’t remember how or where I met you,but first time I saw your bunnies I fell completely in love with them and I knew I had to try them. Following your instructions I had learnt a lot : increase and decrease stitches, new techniques as intarsia, founded good teachers in youtube, sometimes I felt frustrated because I did things wrong but always always I have enjoyed a lot and still do. Thank you very much for your kind comments on instagram about my little ones. Please go on we need you!!!

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  395. I have loved reading group all you tales over the last couple of years since I discovered you wonderful blog and patterns. I think you are an incredible woman and mother and have turned something that is potentially and often so awful into a positive outlet! Keep up the wonderful work! X

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  396. whenever i see a picture of your wonderful and very cute creations i cannot help but smile, i can see the love and attention to detail in each and every one, thank you for the many smiles you have given me.

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  399. Congratulations Julie,
    I can’t believe I have been looking at your beautiful pictures and dreaming about knitting bunny dresses for 10 years.
    My son is off to university this month so it is a big upheaval . So I think it’s time to start knitting tiny jumpers for elephants!
    Kind regards, Kirstie x.

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  400. this blog space is always one of my favorites to visit….your photography! your talents! and your love shine through. Congrats on 10 years…looking forward to many more. (and many more years of inspiration….your little critters are some of my favorite patterns; I never fail to be in awe of the details you think of to include!!!!) Happy knitting!

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  402. What a wonderful milestone for Little Cotton Rabbits! You have persevered and accomplished great things. Thank you so much for sharing with us on the way. ~Kd

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  403. Hello from down under and Happy Anniversary. Congratulations on doing so well and anyone can see why. Your crations have that gentle soothing look that just makes you want to cuddle them. I hope I am ok to enter being in Australia. Good luck to all

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  404. I have enjoyed each new creation of yours, Julie and really admire the beautifully neat knitting and making up techniques. Your pattern instructions give me hope that my animals will turn out as lovely as yours. Thank you !

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  408. A girl can dream, can’t she? I always dream my name will be selected for one of your beautifully designed and knitted animals….

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  411. Your blog is wonderful, and your little creatures inspired me to learn how to knit. (I’m not quite up to making one yet-still plugging away at my first scarf!) Happy ten year anniversary!!

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  412. I just bought your bear pattern! My sweet boy lost his much beloved Monte bear while we were traveling and has asked me to make him a replacement. I’m nervous about it, I hope mine turns out as lovely as yours do!

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  413. Dear Julie
    I have lusted after one of your rabbits for ever
    Your knitting is flawless and your colors are always fabulous
    I’ve followed you forever too
    Lynn xx

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  414. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging! I’m in love with your creations and if I could knit, I’d try the patterns. Alas, not so and I visit your finished items Etsy store sometimes, but no luck as yet. It would be lovely if I’d win the choice of two animals. If not, someone else will be very, very lucky!

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  415. Your enduring grace in handling life is inspiring to me and your patterns got me to relearn to knit. I admire your talent and am looking forward to 10 more years of Little Cotton Rabbits blog.

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  416. Happy Anniversary! I’ve loved reading about you and your family. And you bunnies are the most adorable I’ve ever seen! I’d love for one to come live with me!

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  417. Well done indeed for keeping the blog going for 10 years. I love the colours and combinations of colours you choose, they make your knitted animals very special And as the mother of an autistic adult, I wish you all the very best for the next few years when Toby is still in education, I wish I lived nearby to support you.

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  418. Happy Anniversary! I would love to win one of your adorable little animals! I don’t feel accomplished enough to try knitting one myself. Thank you for hostessing such a generous giveaway!

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  420. I have had your animal patterns saved in my Ravelry library for years….waiting for grand-children, and the right time to knit them. I still don’t have any grand-children but why wait? I am going to buy a couple patterns today and knit them for myself!

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  422. Many congrats on your anniversary. I fell in love with your adorable patterns on Ravelry but I’ve come to appreciate the blog even more. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

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  424. While I came to your blog later in the game, I am so happy I happened on it! Your knitting, photography and family stories are such a joy, that I check every day to see if you have posted! Looking forward to many more years!

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  425. I just knit your rabbits, and the monkey , cat , elephant this past year … They are so wonderful. The words and pictures that tell your story are so beautiful!

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  427. An inspiring story and the most beautiful knitted animals in the world (I speak with some authority having vowed many, many kinds!). Many congratulations on your significant anniversary. All the best for the next ten years, whatever they bring!

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  428. It’s great to see the picture of you all. The kids look so cute. It’s nice to see you in a picture too as I didn’t know what you looked like.

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  430. Ten years, how wonderful! Always enjoy your posts and love your little family. The giveaway is such a lovely gesture, thank you.

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  432. Congratulations on your anniversary. Wishing you many happy reruns!!
    …now, back to knitting… : )

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  434. oh boy Julie, time sure flies… I remember reading all your stories and feeling so inspired (still am) by the calm and tranquilness that your blog always seem to carry. Both our children have grown in that time beyond recognition and I am sure the same will happen in the coming ten years! It has been a truely wonderful experience finding your blog (and later IG account) and following on with you. I wish you many many happy times ahead, xo Himiko

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  437. In this time you have taught me so much and helped me through some very tough times Congratulations on 10yrs 10 beautifully made years and lets hope for many many many many more to come. xxxxxx

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  439. I’m glad to have found your blog and your beautiful knitted animals via Instagram. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging. What an achievement!

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  441. I look forward to reading your blog and think your patterns are so detailed and well-written- thank you so much for sharing your life and patterns with us!

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  442. Aww HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Julie, where has the time gone. I have followed your blog since the beginning, I think. I have made many of your little Christmas socks and teeny tiny bunnies & teddies. Also I still have that little seed pouch I made from a pattern you sent me. I love your patterns and the bunnies & teddies are just gorgeous. I’ll be welcoming my first grandchild in the new year and would love to win one of your bunnies
    Love Carole from Rossendale, Lancashire xxx

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  444. Congratulations! thank goodness you did take that leap of faith jumping into the world of blogging. I have followed you since almost the beginning enchanted by your knitted creations…. Here’s to another 10 years xx

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  446. Happy anniversary…Happy was the day I stumbled upon your blog it has been absolutely delightful to always check in and see your new little animals that you have created and to buy your patterns..I wish you the very best…God Bless

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  448. My grand daughter is patiently awaiting her first Little Cotton Rabbits “friend”. We have both fallen in love with all the lovely little friends.

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  449. Thank you for starting your blog and for sharing your talents!!! Especially your beautiful patterns! I have made several of the animals and they are always so well received by my children and friends!!! Congratulations on 10 years of blogging and I hope you have many many many more to come!!!!

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  451. Congratulations on 10 years. Your patterns are so cute and just make me want to make them all, and someday when I have time I will. Here’s to the next 10.

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  452. Hi Julie, you bring a lot of happiness to people with your knitted animals, just wanted to say ‘thanks’

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  453. Can’t believe you have been going ten years, I love reading your blog and the updates on your wonderful knitting and your children, they have grown so much, here’s to another 10 years x

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  454. I have just read your blog and the little creatures you create are amazing. I’m not a knitter but I might just have to learn now!

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  455. Thank you for all you’ve given to your readers. Your work is beautiful. I would love to own one of your creations. Blessings to you.

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  457. 10 years happy anniversary! I follow you from the first beginning! Do you still have Lodewijk the mouse? I resently knitted a lodewijk for a friend and I thought of yours. Wish you and your family all the best!

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  459. I absolutely shiver with the thought of owning one of your beautiful little creatures. I’ve enjoyed your journey. Thank you.

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  462. Thank you for the great giveaway. My grand daughter has taken such good care of your bunny girl I knitted for her. Just wanted you to know it is well loved. Keep up the great work! I am saradenbo on Ravelry.

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  464. I’d love to win one of your little rabbits! Best wishes on your tenth blogiversary. That’s a major accomplishment.

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  465. Congratulations! I don’t remember, where I first saw your knitted animals – but it was love at first sight. A little rabit should be wellcome to live with us in Denmark!

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  466. congratulations on such a wonderful milestone & happy birthday!
    I’m so thankful that you decided you jump into this bloggy world, your posts are always so inspiring, even when it’s clear that life is tricky as you juggle the complexities of raising two young people with diverse needs.
    I love watching your little creatures come to life, what a treat it would be to call one of them mine. xx

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  467. Happy anniversary! I love your blog and your creations. I’ve bought most of your patterns and love knitting them as special gifts for friends new babies. The fox is my favourite although I did enjoy adapting your bunny to be a tortoise for a little girl who really wanted a tortoise doll.

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  473. Congratulations from Germany! I love your blog and the beautiful animals you are creating. Thanks a lot for sharing the patterns.

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  475. I love reading your blog, especially about your children. Your animals are amazing – I have a few patterns, and they turn out delightful. Thank you xx

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  477. Happy ten year blogiversary!!! I’ve enjoyed your blog and knitted animals for years 🙂 I’ve just recently started knitting myself- hoping one day to be able to knit a bunny myself!!!

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  479. What a treat to win one of your animals. And if I don’t win, I’ll have to make one! Thank you for the coupon code.

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  480. Happy anniversary! I love your little animals and your blog. Thanks for sharing your beautiful creations! 💗

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  481. Your animals are so lovely and thoughtfully created. They show much of the same love and care and attention to detail that you show your delightful family. Your life inspires. Thank you.

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  483. Congratulations – your little guys, stuffed and alive, are precious. Knitting friends have been a blessing to me too. Wish we were all able
    To meet I person.

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  484. Congratulations – your little guys, stuffed and alive, are precious. Knitting friends have been a blessing to me too. Wish we were all able
    To meet I person.

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  485. Congratulations – your little guys, stuffed and alive, are precious. Knitting friends have been a blessing to me too. Wish we were all able
    To meet I person.

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  486. Congratulations – your little guys, stuffed and alive, are precious. Knitting friends have been a blessing to me too. Wish we were all able
    To meet I person.

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  487. Congratulations – your little guys, stuffed and alive, are precious. Knitting friends have been a blessing to me too. Wish we were all able
    To meet I person.

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  488. Congratulations – your little guys, stuffed and alive, are precious. Knitting friends have been a blessing to me too. Wish we were all able
    To meet I person.

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  489. Congratulations – your little guys, stuffed and alive, are precious. Knitting friends have been a blessing to me too. Wish we were all able
    To meet I person.

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  490. Congratulations – your little guys, stuffed and alive, are precious. Knitting friends have been a blessing to me too. Wish we were all able
    To meet I person.

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  491. Congratulations – your little guys, stuffed and alive, are precious. Knitting friends have been a blessing to me too. Wish we were all able
    To meet I person.

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  492. Happy 10 Years! I’m so glad to have stumbled upon your Instagram recently. Your work is so lovely, thank you for sharing it with us! 🙂

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  494. Hello Julie,
    I’m French and living close to Paris and I love reading your blog. I like knitting but your knitting is better than mine. I will go one reading your posts and immediately waiting for the next one hoping there will be a lot of pictures of cute and lovely knitted rabbits, cats, mice …
    I wish you the best for the coming decade,
    Lysiane

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  495. Thank you for your beautiful patterns. Each time a new baby is born to someone in our lives, I give them a rabbit or a fox. Many of them have said it’s the most special of all of the gifts they have received. Thank you for helping me to make that difference in families’ lives!

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  497. Hello, Wendy from Melbourne in OZ land. I also started fighting a blog at a time in my life when I needed some thing after my daughters left home and I was left with an empty house and feeling lost. I kept up with this and found a renewed love of quilting. I was in a happy place until eldest son died early last year from an aggressive brain Tumor. My world fell apart and my blog has been neglected, just recently I came across your Instagram page and those adorable little animals, you are very talented. I am now back to my stitching again and finding enjoyment in the beautiful you and other talented people produce. My best wishes, Wendy

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  498. Huge respect for you; for being able to make the most of your time, creating beautiful things while you are there for your children in their earliest years brings value to life.

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  501. Time flies by so fast! Congratulations on ten years! Thank you so much for sharing a little bit of your world with us!

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  502. I just found your blog on Ravelry and look forward to learning more about your work. The photos are charming!

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  503. I love your patterns, so well written and illustrated. And Ilove the critters themselves. Very creative and imaginative 🙂
    Ruth

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  504. I was introduced to your work when I found your little stocking patterns. I made about 25 of them that year as gifts. Everyone just loved them. When I started following your blog, I was blown away by your little animals. The attention to detail is amazing. Happy anniversary and keep up your wonderful work!

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  505. I admire your dedication to keep up the blog, I wouldn’t have the perseverance! The animals are gorgeous obviously made with much skill and love. The years do fly by, especially when children are young. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  507. So wonderful that knitting can touch so many people, near or far and that it can help with one’s wellbeing and make friends. Keep making your beautiful creations and sharing them on your uplifting blog, in short keep knitiing!!

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  510. Happy Anniversary! I have loved your creations for years. May you have many more years of happy knitting and creating

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  511. I love your knitted animals and can appreciate how much work must go into them, I would be honoured to own one. Happy Anniversary. X

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  512. Well…THANK YOU!
    we are the one to be thankful because your creations make us happy.
    All the to you and your family
    xoxo

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  513. Dear Julie, You are always an inspiration and I have love your blog, patterns and knitted animals for almost half a decade. I would love to enter your drawing. You are so special and I love that picture of you, Tobin and Amy!
    Happy Anniversary Julie😘
    xoRobin

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  514. Happy Bloggiversary and thank you again for sharing your lovely creations. Here’s to another happy and creative 10 years (and more).

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  516. I love your work because I do not know how to knit the animals, but I know how to knit the cloths. I love to read your blog for almost 10 years also.

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  518. You’ve been an inspiration to me. I only found you a couple of years ago. We lost our son twenty years ago after a heart transplant and I too was a stay at home mom for fifteen years while I cared for him.
    We now have our first grand child and I have enjoyed knitting several of your little animals for her. Thanks for sharing your life with others. Gail

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  519. I love your little knitted animals Julie, and the serenity that comes across in your writing. It seems to me the heavens choose wisely when selecting a mother for Toby. Best of luck for the next ten years, both in life and in blogging!

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  521. I’m so glad I found you, Julie. Your animals are some of the finest things I’ve ever knit. I’d love to have one made by you, of course, but mostly I just want to say how much you inspire me, as a knitter, gardener and mother. Thank you for sharing yourself with the world. 💕

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  523. Congratulations on ten years of blogging. I recently started one related to my job as a school librarian and have a much better appreciation for what it takes to communicate online effectively.
    Well done!
    Mary Kate Witry
    pwitry@rcn.com

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  524. Just come across your work and wow how gorgeous and cute it is and many congratulations on your 10th anniversary. Read your blog which is very inspriring. Wishing you all the very best for the next ten years plus ! x

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  526. Good morning Julie. Two years ago I discovered your blog and not only was I inspired by your story of your ADORABLE son Toby, my niece is autistic so I can relate, but also I fell in LOVE with your PRECIOUS, BEAUTIFULLY crafted animals and why you started knitting. You inspired me so that I learned to knit and everytime I see your new creations I fall in love even more. You’ve inspired me to pick up my knitting needles again and learn to knit my dolls and animals and I would be SO honored to win one of your BEAUTIFUL animals, thank you for the chance and have a blessed day!! ❤

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  527. Hi Julie, I came across your Blog a long time back because of the name you had chosen. I love rabbits. Your work is so special and I love to follow the yarn you choose and how the critters are made. Wishing you all the best and Thank you for a lovely Blog x

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  528. Congratulations! A story as lovely as your knits. I would love to be in with a chance of winning one for either my little boy, or his little brother/sister to be 😊 Xx

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  532. Well done! What an achievement! Today I will finally get the pattern for a rabbit even though the grandchild who loves rabbits is now 16, I will make it for myself.I am in awe of all you have accomplished while meeting the challenges of raising your children.
    Carol in Maryland USA

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  533. Поздравляю с юбилеем блога! Отличный результат творчества! Удачи! С удовольствием приму участие в розыгрыше 🙂

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  535. Happy Anniversary! Good for you for finding the thing that you love and really seeing it thru! Wonderful work, my friend

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  536. I used your monkey pattern to create a monkey for a dear friends 2 year old son who is autistic and it is his favorite love! Since I have purchased many patterns and your sweet little rabbits are my absolute favorite to knit for all the sweet littles. Happy Annivrsary! I am so thankful for your inspiration, your blog, and your very sweet patterns.

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  537. Congratulations on your ten years. I’ve only found you a couple of years ago and have enjoyed your journey since then. I made one of your elephants for my granddaughter … all my friends were wildly jealous that I would give such a beautiful creature to a child. To me, your animal patterns are far and away the most attractive and professional I have seen. Keep up the good work!

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  538. These are the sweetest knit animals I have ever seen!! Would love to win one for my babies! Thank you for the chance 🙂

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  540. Knitting is like this never ending circle of love and life and light. The bunnies I have knitted from your collection have been well loved by those who have received them, and they have been a joy for me to knit. Thank you for starting the cycle. Many blessings to you and your family as you embark on the next ten years.

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  544. Thank you so much for your lovely little blog. I love your stories, your pictures and all your little knitted things. Although, sometimes it seems the Internet has taken away the personal interaction for many it has also connected us to many. Who would have thought ten years ago that I would sit in my home in the US and be touched by the stories of someone so far away. Please keep telling your stories I look forward to many more
    Sherrell

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  545. Congratulations on ten years! My sister introduced me to your blog quite a few years ago and I”ve been hooked ever since. The photos and the knitting are wonderful. I feel like I’ve been a bug on the wall watching your adventures and family growing and the wonderful garden and field trips. We are truly blessed to know you, even if it is via cyber space which makes so much possible. Thank you and good luck for the future!

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  546. Congratulations on 10 years!! I’ve been with you from the beginning it seems. I love your knitting and it got me back into knitting myself. For that I thank you. Can’t wait to see what develops in the next ten!!

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  547. Your work is gorgeous. The animals are charming and lively. I definitely want to knit your patterns someday.

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  549. Congratulations! I started following your blog before you published your patterns and hoped and wished that you might share your genius with us. And then you did! I’ve got the boy and girl bunny in my pattern library am excited to collect a few more! Enjoy the next ten years!

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  551. Congratulations, Julie, on 10 years of beautiful, creative and honest posts. I’ve been reading your blog for 7 of those years and it never fails to inspire me. Here’s to many more years of happy blogging for you!
    Cathy x

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  552. I have several of your patterns and made them for baby gifts.
    I have always loved the photo of the animal heads in the basket!
    Just makes me want to dip both hands in and scoop and spill
    them over and over!
    Thank you for sharing your talents!
    Patty Winchester

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  555. I was lucky enough to get the chance to buy one of your finished pieces many years ago- Edwina the elephant. I have since given it to my dear friend who became sick and for years it has been on her bedside table. It still makes her smile and when I visit her and see Edwina, I smile too. I can’t believe this much time has gone by!

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  556. I have knit a few of your patterns. They have turned out very well, but nothing compares to your amazing knitting!

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  557. Congratulations on your ‘anniversary’ and sharing your life and perspectives with us. I have added all your designs – such gorgeous creatures x

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  558. Happy Anniversary! I’ve loved your little animal creations for years now. You are so talented- both writing, knitting and photography. It’s always a joy to stop by this space.

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  559. When I first discovered your knitted animals, I thought “oh my, I wonder if there are patterns” and to my excitement and delight, there were! I had three new grand- daughters born within a year, and guess what I was doing…knitting rabbits and foxes! Happy Anniversary!

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  561. I’ve been reading your blog for 8 of those years. Your talent never ceases to amaze me. Congratulations on 10 wonderful years!

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  563. Congratulations on 10 years! I’m currently making one of your girl cat’s for my daughter’s 1st Birthday.

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  566. Happy anniversary. Always enjoy reading your blog and seeing your latest exquisite creations. Love your colour palette and delicacy of your designs.

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  567. Happy blog anniversary Julie. I have loved following your blog over the years so thank you for choosing to share with us. I really admire you as both a mother and a maker.

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  568. I love your little animals. I’ve made a bunny and have purchased other patterns. They are all so beautiful. Happy 10th anniversary!

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  569. Congratulations Julie, and thank you for sharing your thoughts and talent with us. I really enjoyed reading your blog

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  570. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary! It has been a pleasure to follow your progress and great fun to knit your patterns for another generation of young people in need of a woolly friend. Thank you so much!

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  572. Congratulations on your tenth blog-birthday. Your blogs are a joy to read, and your animals are beautiful.

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  574. Your stuff is so wonderful! I have a book I made of all your patterns. I especially love to make the clothes! Thank you so much for all your hard work and lovely creativity. It enriches this knitters life!

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  576. Congratulations on 10 wonderful years!
    Your bunnies inspired me to return to knitting (which certainly made my motherhood transition to an empty-nester so much more bearable) and & gorgeous photos have me longing for a trip to England

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  578. Wow… Can’t believe it’s been ten years. I am so in love with your little animals. And intrigued by your talents. Thank you for sharing!

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  579. Congratulations on 10 years of bringing joy and creativity to so many others. Just looking at your little critters puts a smile on my face. Cheers from Canada!

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  580. Congrats on 10 years! Your work is so amazingly detailed. I love seeing how each animal has their own personality! I look forward to seeing more of your creativity! Best! xx

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  581. Congratulations. A decade is truly amazing. Well done for being so positive in life and finding the right path to take.

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  582. Well done on 10 years of blogging. That is a huge achievement. I love all your creations, they are so cute. Here is to the next 10 years. Love Sonya x

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  583. Congratulations on your ten year anniversary. I adore your animals and have all the patterns. I’ve even made an elephant which turned out really well. thanks so much for all that you give to us – the animals, the patterns and your fabulous photos and blog. Really look forward to reading each post. May you have many more decades blogging! x

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  584. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary. I love your patterns. When followed to the letter the cutest little characters emerge 🙂

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  587. Congratulations on reaching 10 years! That’s such an accomplishment. Here’s to 10 more years. 🙂

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  588. Congratulations on your anniversary ! I just love all of your patterns! I have several of them, on my list to do!

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  589. Happy Blogiversary!! I’ve enjoyed your blog from the very first day I found it. Sometimes joyful, sometimes sad but always heartfelt and educational. Here’s to 10 more!

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  590. Congratulations on your first decade! Love your little animals and their clothing. Thanks for all your hard work and for sharing. Many blessed years to come.

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  593. Congratulations on ten wonderful, inspiring years! Your creations are so lovely and dear and I’ve appreciation your words and wisdom.

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  594. Hi Julie
    Wow doesn’t time fly.I really hope you carry on making you lovely animals it so makes my dar readings your blog and seeing your pictures xx

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  595. Your work is simply beautiful. What a precious and endearing artistic expression through a time of redefining transition.
    Speaks volumes as to who you are. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

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  596. I love the work you do, and the story behind it. Thanks for taking the time to blog and share. Amazing.

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  598. Muchas gracias por su dulce trabajo en estos 10 años. Mis mejores deseos en los próximos diez!!. Un abrazo desde Santiago de Compostela.

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  599. Congratulations to you for being a special lady!! I took a class in my local knitting shop to make your rabbits and just love them. Thank you for all you’ve given us. God Bless!!

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  600. Having one od your animals has alway been a great wish, but your blog has made me think too! You are an inspiration!

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  602. Great oaks from little acorns grow, and your blogging decade is an excellent example of this. It is always a pleasure to read your blogs and to see the lovely photos you take of your beautiful creations.

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  603. Wow! Congratulations on ten years! You are such a talented knitter and designer! We would love to win! 🙂

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  604. Your creations are just unbelievably wonderful! Such sweet faces. Good for you for sharing your story and your work.

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  605. Happy Anniversary!! I have ALWAYS wanted a pattern and when I finally bought one, I was hooked!! I have made many animals (although mine don’t look as good as yours) and they’ve brought joy to everyone who’s received one. I especially enjoy making the clothes. It would be an honor to have one handmade by you! Congratulations on your success and thank you for sharing your talent with all of us.

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  607. Happy anniversary!!! Congratulations on such wonderful job!!! I love your patterns and animals! Not so along I get to know your job and story!!! And Im already loving it!!!
    I will try to make one soon!!! Im anxious!!!
    🍻 Cheers 🎉 From ARGENTINA!!!

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  608. I am proud to say that I have all of your patterns!!!
    Let’s go to another 10!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Congratulations

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  609. Felicidades y un gracias enorme por tus creaciones, son una caricia al alma de los grandes, todo ternura…imagino lo que lograrán en un niño!…quiero ganar el premio!espero estar participando! 🙂 abrazos desde el fin del mundo…Patagonia Argentina!

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  612. I made a comment and I sure hope it worked! I LOVE your patterns and I thank you for sharing them with us.

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  616. Your patterns are just fab, I love knitting toys, I think I have most of your patterns. Keep up the good work. I would love to win a toy of my own rather than knitting them and giving them away.

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  617. Congratulations on ten years of blogging! Time goes so fast and sometimes it’s only when you look at old photos that you realise your children are all (nearly) grown up. Long may you continue to blog and to knit your wonderful animals, and to be such a great mum to Toby and Amy

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  618. Thank you, Julie for sharing your life & creative joy with the world! May your life continue to be filled with the love that started you on this path 10 years ago! Hoping to be a lucky winner of one of your adorable creations…

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  619. Happy 10th anniversary and I wish you more to come!!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with all of us.

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  621. Congratulations! I am one of your biggest admirers! I love your outlook on life as represented in your blogs. The knitting is beautiful and the photography is great!

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  623. Congratulations. Love your patterns and I enjoy knitting them in my handspun wool. My family all love them, even though they are all grown up now.

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  624. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! You posts are something I look forward to reading.
    Thanks for the coupon code–just thins entice I need to complete my collection of Little Cotton Rabbit patterns.

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  627. congratulations! and thank you for sharing your lovely creations. It’s always a special moment to see a post from LCR !

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  628. I love your patterns. I have several of them. Congratulations on 10 years of a very creative and engaging blog!

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  629. Congratulations on your decade of blogging! I love your little critters. They always put a smile on my face! Looking forward to being inspired by your blog for years to come. Thank you for sharing.

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  630. Your writings and photos bring me comfort in my days, thank you, for the gift of your time, and opening up your world to us.

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  633. Happy anniversary! Just stumbled upon your work on Instagram. Absolutely beautiful! Keep up the great work. X

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  634. I love your knitting patterns! Hope both your children are doing well at school. My cousin works in a special needs school its a very rewarding job. Happy Anniversary!

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  635. Congratulations! Your creations just make me feel happy when I look at them.I would love to have one of my own!

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  637. Congratulations …your annimals are so lovely and cute. Greetings from Holland, Marianne a big fan x

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  638. Thank you for inspiring me to do more knitting! Your little creations are so adorable. Congratulations on your blogging site….. I do so enjoy each new entry. I wish you another happy 10 years with family, knitting and blogging x

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  639. Congratulations on 10 years. I wish I had started following your work from the very beginning, as I adore seeing your work so much!
    Better late than never 🙂

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  640. I just wanted to let you know that your work always puts a smile on my face. I can relate to 2006 being an anxious one and like you I have faced many life changing challenges to get me here. Much love to you x Audrey

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  641. I’ve been on the lookout for new posts and enjoy reading it. A podcaster I watch on YouTube pointed out that you even give the exact placement of ears. How thoughtful!
    Congratulations and here’s to another 10😉

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  643. Happy 10th Anniversary! You have done such a fabulous work and I love your cotton bunny so much I’ve bought your pattern and made 2 cotton bunnies.

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  645. Your animals are absolutely beautiful and so is your blog – inspirational and beautiful – you have inspired me to take up knitting and thankyou for sharing your words and talents x

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  646. Happy Anniversary! That 10 yr’s does show a lot of change, when the kids are of that age! An amazing ten yr’s you have had! Congrats to you!

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  649. I look forward to reading your posts and love your little critters! Here’s to the next 10 years. Sheilah

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  651. September 12 is my hubbies birthday, I hope it’s a lucky day for me too. Love your little bunnies they are all gorgeous, but the bunnies are my favourite x

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  653. Your knitted animals are such works of perfection that they inspired me to work at perfecting my own knitting. I too work at home and the times I don’t feel like making one more thing for my shop I work on one of your patterns and put the finished product away in hopes of giving them to my grandchildren if I am lucky enough to have any.

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  656. Thank YOU for all the cheer you have brought into the world with your creations and happy anniversary! And the giveaway – lucky one of us! Thanks do much!

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  657. Thank you so very much for sharing your story with us. Its simply beautiful to see what you create. So wonderful to make us all part of your journey an how you found something since Tobi started school, to fill your days with something so special. You make my heart skip looking at all those sweet animals you make. Thank you. You make my days. Hugs.

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  659. I made my first bunny a few months ago and have wanted to make another since but, life with a toddler has kept me busy. Your patterns are the best I’ve ever followed and the results are incredible. I’m so happy to have discovered your blog and your work. Wishing you many more decades of blogging and creating!

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  660. Congratulations on such an accomplishment! I found a picture of your knitted elephant randomly on Pinterest and that sparked a desire to learn to knit. I’ve self taught over the last four years and enjoy it so much! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your talents. God Bless! ❤️❤️

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  663. Thank you for all of your inspiration. Your work is so beautiful and I appreciate all of the detail in your patterns.
    Kelli

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  664. Wow what an accomplishment. I love you patterns and animals. They are unique and very special. Congratulations.

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  667. Love your blog! Appreciate your comments and honesty about raising a child with autism. I have a 29 year old daughter with Down Syndrome, autism and epilepsy.

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  669. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. I’m amazed by your work and so enjoy your blog. Congratulations on 10 years!

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  673. It’s been such a pleasure following you over the last 8 years. Even though I’ve only made your mouse and am working on the elephant…I have all your patterns! They are fun projects that can be fit into hectic lives! I’m headed to San Diego next week and the yarn for the bunny is going with me to fill the time between work appointments.

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  674. Thank you so much for your fantastic patterns. They have given me huge pleasure as I have knitted them, and huge pleasure to the many recipients of the gifts they have made! Keep designing and Ill keep knitting!
    Best wishes,
    Tricia

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  675. happy anniversary to you and your family! I love reading your blog and your patterns are so wonderful, the colors you put together are great. Thank you for sharing your life with us. 🙂

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  676. I hope you’ve enjoyed blogging as much as your followers have enjoyed your blog! I always get so excited when I see you’ve posted.
    I would love to win an animal! And I’m excited about the discount code, thank you! I’ll be snatching up a few later today.
    You’re the best!!

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  679. Julie when you started blogging I did not know what a blog was! You must look back and think what a wonderful world you stumbled into on that fateful day.
    I admire you so much.. Your bravery, your talent, your generosity to share your world with all of us.
    My very best wishes to you on your 10th anniversary. Carry on!
    Karen

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  680. Many Congratulations on your blogiversary (If such a term exists) I am a lurker not a poster, but I do so enjoy reading your blog, seeing your beautiful handiwork and reading your inspirational posts. I cannot begin to imagine the issues you face with Toby, but you always seem to have such calmness and grace (qualities often lacking in today’s busy world).

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  682. I’m sure you can’t believe it’s been 10 years already! Please choose me to,win one of your lovely bunnies, as I think they’re adorable. I have your patterns, but haven’t actually made one yet. I decided that my niece wasn’t quite old enough yet. Maybe this year, as she’ll be turning 5. Thank you for all that you do.

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  683. Happy blog anniversary. So happy to have you here with us. I’ve been following for years and hope to get my first LCR from you one day. ❤️

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  686. I am not sure how I “found” your blog, but I do know how much I enjoy it. Your photos are beautiful, and the little life stories are so well written. Happy Anniversary!

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  687. I have been reading your blog for most of these ten years, since I had a toddler, and my daughter just turned 11. I have loved the peaceful feel on your blog, especially on some extra hectic days. Wishing you ten more years of beautiful blogging!

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  688. Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary. Love your blog and your knitted friends.
    Here’s to the next 10 years xx

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  691. Congratulations on 10 years!! I absolutely love your designs, they are by far my favourite ❤️

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  695. Happy anniversary! I love your adorable and joyous creatures. May you continue blogging and sharing them for many decades more!

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  696. I adore your little animals!!!! And I have enjoyed following your story! Here is to ten more years of creativity and blogging😊

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  697. Ten years is certainly a wonderful achievement for blogging so, Happy Anniversary, and many, many more. I’ve only been following you for the past four years, but I’ve loved every blog entry that you’ve posted. Your little cotton animals are so sweet and special, I love them all.

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  702. Im always excited to read a new blog post. Your commentary and photos are just wonderful. I feel like I’m visiting with a dear friend. I’ve purchased patterns and collected supplies for your amazing animals, but haven’t taken the plunge, yet!! Congratulations on your blog-versity. Here’s to many more happy posts.

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  704. Wow, what an achievement. Congratulations on being able to pursue your dreams and make so many people happy.

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  705. Best wishes for the next ten years. Can’t wait to try my hand at one of your oat terms for my new grand daughter.

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  707. With or without the draw, I would have wanted to comment to say congratulations on your anniversary. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog and look forward to the next ten years! xx

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  708. Time flies when you’re having fun! Congratulations on ten years! Please know that your beautiful handwork makes me smile inside and out!

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  709. Your little animals and your patterns have brought so much enjoyment to people around the globe. Happy Anniversary and here is to many more years and characters and patterns to come.

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  712. I am very new to your blog and am so very happy to have found it! Your work is so lovely! I look forward to using your patterns for years to come!

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  713. Hi, how lovely to see a picture of Amy in her school uniform! I was working at that school when she started there! I still remember how fondly she spoke about her brother.
    It’s great to see how your knitting has developed as I too, am a knitter & sewer, spending many an hour browsing Ravelry.
    Heres to the next ten!
    Pam Manning

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  714. Thank you for being part of my life for the last few years. Your little figures have cheeried me up on many occassions over the years. This too is an outstand year for me as I’m 50 in october but there will an important person missing as I lost my younger sister.

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  715. Goodness 10 years already! I remember falling in love with your impossible to get hands on knitted bunnies. And then finally patterns! Oh the joy of finally having a few little cotton rabbits of my own. Now my son has his favorite tikatee (kitty) and the joy of your little stuffed animals continues. Happy Anniversary Julie!

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  716. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary of blogging Julie. I for one feel as much blessed and lucky to have found your blog. Knitting has helped me through some challenging times also and being relatively new to knitting your blogs, tips and patterns have given me the confidence to tackle new techniques that I never thought I could do. You are a true inspiration and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you bring to our little knitting community…well, maybe not that little considering we are all over the world! I wish you and your lovely family continued success in everything you do and look forward to many more inspiring blogs. With much love and best wishes, Helena xx🌸💕

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  718. I made a special rabbit for my 3 year old grandaughter. I made a mistake on one of the feet and i was slightly bigger than the other. She recently took it to hospital with her and she made the nurses laugh because she said my nanny made her special like me! She doesnt have one foot bigger than the other by the way. Have bought another beautiful pattern for my other grandaughter, hopefully this one will be the right proportions!

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  719. Hi – I’ve followed your blog for about 6 years now, bought your patterns and love your knitting skills. I’d love to be lucky enough to win xx

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  720. Hi Julie,
    You truly are an inspiration to us all! Your creative knitting patterns, colour palettes and willingness to open up and share with us. I am inspired by your sense of calm and gentle way of living. I sometimes live vicariously through your photos when I need to find a little peace! 😊

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  721. What a great day – 8 years ago I was having my first child! Congratulations on 10 years and may this only be the beginning of many more wonderful years to come.

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  723. Julie you are my knitting hero. My knitting has expanded and improved so much in trying to put together your beautiful animals. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your patterns with us. My granddaughter who won’t sleep without her bunny thanks you too. I love to hear how Amy and Toby are doing, your love for them shines through. Congratulations on your anniversary.

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  726. Congratulations and Happy Blog Anniversary! Thank you so much for the giveaway, I love your little animals but am not an experienced enough knitter to make them … SOMEDAY! I also love your color sense, that’s something I struggle with in my projects. I’ve more than once looked to your page to help me with color and yarn choices. Looking forwards to the next 10 years!

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  728. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary of blogging! I’m glad I found your blog several years ago. I love following you and seeing everything you’re making. Your work is absolutely beautiful!

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  729. I’ve been following your blog for most of the last ten years, and have shared in both the good and the bad times. Thanks for sharing your corner of the world with us!!

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  732. Happy Anniversary to you! I enjoy your blog and I really enjoy using your patterns. They are so well written.

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  733. Have been loving your little cotton rabbits for a few years now, at least 5yrs, I’ve bought the patterns but not yet knitted a friend of my own.

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  734. I Love your cute knitted work, and I Love to receive the mails announcing you’ve written in your blog. Congrats. Wosh you a happy day 💙🎶💙

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  738. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary! Your story and your work is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

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  739. Congratulations Julie, what a milestone. You must also think of the sheer joy your followers have for every blog post, every photo and each and every little critter that you share. So thank you!

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  742. I only discovered you when my granddaughter needed something handknit from gramma. A cotton bunny was just the thing. Grandson got an elephant. Love them and your stories. Wishing you well. (An inspiration for me for lots of reasons).

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  743. Happy Anniversary! I love your blog! It’s always a pleasure to read your blog! Thank you for a great giveaway!

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  744. I have been following your blog for years and was inspired to start my own blog based in yours. Unfortunately I have not had the same momentum that you have had but I will still endeavour to kick start it eventually! My niece ADORES soft toy animals and her favourite is bunnys. I hope with baited breath that I can win one for her 🙂

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  745. Congratulations! 10 years is such an achievement! Thank you for all your posts, and your patterns are brilliant. I made the little girl elephant for my daughter, I need to make a start on the little boy elephant for my baby boy now 🙂

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  747. Your work is so special. I have been admiring for years! Congratulations on 10 years of the blog. 🐰🐱🐶🐹🐭
    Michelle (pinkrosecottage on ravelry and Instagram)

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  748. Thank you for all the amazing blog posts! I have so enjoyed following along on your journey. I have recently purchased several of your animal patterns and have fallen down the rabbit hole.

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  749. Congratulations!
    Your work is so beautiful! A perfect gift for my new granddaughter (born just 11 hours ago!!)
    Blessings on you and your family. ❤️

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  750. Your rabbits are so beautiful and I know my great-niece who is fostering two rabbits (real) for Zooh Corner Rabbit Rescue would love one!

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  752. Hi Julie, I have made lots of your animals. They have given joy to all 3 of my children, given them comfort and been firm friends. Thank you!

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  753. There is no other way to describe it other than one of The Best Blogs Ever!
    All good wishes Julie to you and your family and all those Little Cotton Rabbits and their many friends.
    Thank you for sharing your life with all your readers.
    Victoria x

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  754. Happy blogversary! I’ve been so inspired by your work as well as your journey. (I’m also feeling inspired to finish knitting my poor little naked elephant girl’s dress!) Thank you for sharing your amazing talents! xo from Portland, Oregon, USA

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  755. Julie, Happy Anniversary! Your blog brings so much joy to many people, including me! All the best!

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  756. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary. I love your work and enjoy seeing your animals. Fingers crossed to win one of your fantastic creations.

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  757. You are an amazing Mom! I too have a special needs child and can relate to your struggles. I just love your animals they truly are a gift. Bless, Bless,
    Krissy

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  758. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging !!! I’ve only had my blog for a couple of years, but it does inspire me to blog often and to try and create something different that people will like and comment on. I have only twice now, managed to blog everyday for a whole month….sometimes it nice just to scroll through other people’s blogs and get inspiration. It’s always nice to receive comments and to feel that your are doing something worthwhile. Janice xx http://createdbyjan.blogspot.com

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  759. very much enjoy your blog. Your designs are beautiful and my granddaughter loves her little elephant. She wants to have more friends to join “Ellie” in a tea party.

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  762. Thank you for the generous discount and congratulations on ten years of blogging. I am buying the rabbit pattern to knit for a surprise seventh grandchild due next spring. They are such charming patterns. Here’s to the next ten years!

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  764. Your work always takes my breath away. Happy Anniversary and cheers to moms who work through , overcome, and enjoy the process!

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  767. Happy 10th Blogging Anniversary, Julie. I think I’ve been following your wonderful blog almost from the start. You are so talented in many, many ways and have been a huge inspiration to me and I’m sure many others; thank you for sharing with us. xo

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  770. Hi Julie, I absolutely adore your little cotton animals and am in total awe of you! Would so love to win a little fox!

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  771. Hi Julie, Congratulations on your 10 years, I wish you many more. Although I can’t really appreciate your struggle with your son, I can relate to your love of your kids and being a stay at home mom. I also stayed home with my twin sons and am a graphic designer. I hoped one day I would get back into design, but in the meantime I looked for a creative outlet. What I love so much about your page is how you present your incredible knit work, your colors, the design and the beautiful photography. I wish you and your family continued happiness.

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  773. I look forward to every single post. I have knitted many rabbits now as gifts, as well as, to line the shelves of my craft room and keep me company. You deserve the majority of credit for the oohs and ahhs and genuine expressions of joys from the recipients, without your patterns I would never have created such charming adorable creatures. You have inspired me as a knitter, as a photographer and most of all as a mother who has obviously sacrificed and given much to her children. Your gentle humble spirit shine through in all you do and say. I hope you never stop blogging.

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  774. I have made little fox boys and girls for six babies in Vancouver, BC, and my grandma in Southern California, who can no longer knit because of dementia. They are all treasured and loved. Thank you so much for creating such beautiful patterns for the world to enjoy.

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  775. I first saw your rabbits on Facebook. I love how interconnected everything is and though I know it wasn’t 10 years ago, my life was changed. So inspiring!! So cute! Adorable! And so impressively unique. Thank you for pursuing your creative side and sharing through blogging AND social media. You are gifted in design, in handcrafting, and in communication. Oh and technology! Best wishes to you as you start another decade.

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  776. I have really enjoyed your posts about little rabbits and knitting. I have tried one bunny pattern but need to work on my finishing. They are so beautiful and whimsical and a brief escape from the real world.

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  777. Sadly though I gave all your patterns and will never part with them knitting is just not me and it hurts my upper body problems. Thankfully I can do other crafts. But still a little sad that I was not able to create my own little bonny booful.

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  781. Congratulations Julie on 10 years of enhancing the lives of us knitters! It’s been such a joy to read your blog and be amazed by your beautiful knitting. I would love to have the honor of taking care of one of your knitted little babies. Thank you for all you do to make the knitter community more beautiful.
    — (Deedeelou on Rav)

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  782. Ten millon congratulations tou you lovely Julie!!!
    It has been such a pleasure to follow you via your blog and now on IG and you have inspired me more than you could ever know, so thank you from the bottom of my heart x
    Right I’m off for a little pattern purchasing spree!
    lots of love
    Jooles x x x

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  783. You are so generous! Your animals are absolutely adorable and your story in inspiring. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging and wishing you all the best for the next 10.
    Kim x

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  784. My son is 6 years old and has autism. I also plunged into the world of crafts. But I do not knit, I sew. I really like your cute cozy toys. My little daughter a year and it would be very much a bunny.

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  785. These are the sweetest knitted toys ever. They always bring a smile to my face. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging 🙂

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  787. Congratulations on ten years of lovely blogging. It’s been so nice to follow you and see your progress and what a kind thought to have this giveaway. Xxx

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  789. I love reading your blog and I love your incredible knitting patterns too! I tink I’ve got them all!! 😀 xx

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  791. Cannot believe I have never seen your blog before!
    These little creations are just perfect & my little girl would love to own one of your beautiful rabbits
    Happy anniversary🐰🐰

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  792. Congratulations Julie! Your blog was one of the first I followed because it was so calming and inspirational. Your animals are the cutest and your patterns are meticulous.

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  796. I remeber the first time a friend turned me on to your work. Still some of the cutes creatures out there!

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  798. Happy anniversary congratulations it’s always so nice to read of people achieving things in life and to see your beautiful creations is always a treat xxx

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  800. Happy Ten Years!! It is shocking to realize how your children have grown up while we were reading! Thank you for sharing your talents and your life.

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  801. I just want to say your patterns bring so much joy to so many children and of course, adults too. I have so much respect for your willingness to share information. A rare thing sometimes. Congratulations on the ten years.

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  804. I adore your patterns. So well written and the results so satisfying. Here’s to another 10 years of adventure in knitting and mothering! Happy anniversary. Now I’m off to purchase the bear pattern!

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  805. Congratulations!! Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your wonderful creations!
    I have enjoyed following your blog the past ten years! Looking forward to future blogs!
    Thank you!

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  806. I just went back to check out some of your earlier posts. I think I’ve been reading your blog since 2007/2008. I love your animals. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging.

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  807. Happy 10th anniversary ! thank you for sharing your life and inspiring us to do the same. Your creations touch that little child in us that we sometimes loose touch with it is a gift you have passed on to us and one we now get to pass on to others. Thanks again

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  810. How very generous of you! And Happy Blog Anniversary! I’ve been reading your blog almost from the very beginning and always enjoy your writing and photography. Thank you! Looking forward to many more blog posts from you.

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  811. Hi Julie, It is a joy to read your blog. Congratulations on your 10 years and best wishes for your future blogs. Go raibh mile maith agat.

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  812. Happy blog anniversary Julie!!!!!
    Thank you so much for sharing snippets of your life with us. It gives us great joy to be your readers.
    Here’s to many more years of love, sharing and blogging!

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  813. Thank you for all you have shared over your ten years!
    I have only followed you for the last couple, but have enjoyed seeing all you have done.
    I am still astounded that such beautiful, and fully detailed, gorgeous looking little animals can have been knitted!
    Very talented!

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  814. Happy 10 th anniversary! Hi from Canada just want to tell you how much I love your creations. Looking forward to the next 10 years.
    Fun for Life 🐻

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  815. Many congratulations on your achievement. My daughter is expecting her first baby and our first grandchild. It would be lovely to win one of your beautiful creations.

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  816. I look forward to your blog and often check in to see if anything new has been written. I love your grace. You have taken simplicity and life’s hardships and turned it into a voice that touches many. I have not had the pleasure yet of owning one of your creatures as I never seem to be fast enough. Never mind though as I do have a number of your patterns and that keeps me smiling. Time sure flys when you are living a life. Long in the days and short in the years. Congratulations for all you do. Cheers. Elayne

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  817. Volevo che mia Madre mi facesse un animaletto per mia figlia… Mi è piaciuto tanto lavorare insieme a lei, io traducevo dall’inglese e lei eseguiva i punti. Ora che non c’è più (è morta due giorni fa) sono onorata di avere un elefante fatto da lei. ❤️ Se vincessi mi piacerebbe regalarlo ad una mia cara amica.

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  818. Happy Anniversary! I enjoy reading your blog, and I just made my first little rabbit. My daughter loves it. 🙂 Thank you for sharing.

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  819. Congratulations Julie, lovely blog, wonderful lady, beautiful animals! Here’s to the next ten….love Susan xx

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  821. I love all your little critters and am amazed that ten years have passed! You are a very talented mom & crafter! Thanks for your generosity!

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  822. I have been reading your blog since you started, I love your knit animals and have tried so many times to win one!
    I am so happy you continue to create such beautiful items and patterns. I wish I could knit as lovely as you!
    Congratulations on 10 years!

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  823. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with fellow knitters, and non-knitters. The countless smiles you have created and help others create through your patterns with your little guys and girls are fantastic!

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  824. Congratulations and happy anniversary. You write a wonderful blog Julie I always smile when there is a new post to read. Good luck for the next 10 xxx.

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  829. I just love your work. I wish I was as creative as you with the needles. Please keep knitting and creating for those of us only talented enough to follow patterns.

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  830. Hi, I follow you on Instagram but have not been to your blog. I love what you do. If i were give the wonderful gift of winning, I would cherish the little guys. I love your colors. Thank you for making everyone’s world a little brighter with your creations.

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  831. I have followed your lovely blog over the years and adore your beautiful animals and work. Thank you for sharing with us. Happy Anniversary!

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  832. Congratulations on your anniversary! I love all of the animals and have seceral patterns…maybe one day I will even make one! If I win yours, it will live with me forever!

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  833. I have many young female staff and each one gets a wee rabbit as they leave on maternity leave – as the years have passed the occasional cat and bear and fox has turned up….its just the most marvellous thing to see hoe pleased folk are with this gift. dear wee animals and I love personalising each one. Thank you so much.

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  834. Hi Julie, I have followed you now for a few years. love your blog and I love your knitting patterns too. much love to you and your family.

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  835. Your animals are gorgeous. I always look forward to your posts, you have a really lovely blog and congratulations on your anniversary X

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  836. It is always an inspiration to read of your life…although I really dont know how you manage to create so much when there is such a call on your time and input…thanks for your generosity to us , the readers whne it should be you receiving a gift

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  837. Ciao e grazie per aver condiviso così tanto di te! Hi, Thanks so much for your strong way to face your life, I feel your kindness and recognize yours efforts as a mum and as a woman too. 10 years are a long time and that is showing us how big things came with everyday love.

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  838. Happy Bloggerversary!
    I have been a fan of your sweet critters for many years and still hope to own one of them one day.
    Your work is amazing and you are and inspiration !

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  843. Yours was one of the first blogs I followed when I first started blogging,eight years ago. Congratulations on sticking with it and sharing your sweet knitted creatures with us. You have been an inspiration to so many of us.

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  844. You have done an amazing job! I have only discovered your patterns recently, but love them and plan to make several for our cousin’s grand twins and hopefully for some great-grandchildren in the near future. It’s wonderful to have small clothing patterns that can also use up left over skeins from other projects.
    Congratulations on your 10th anniversary!

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  845. Happy Anniversary. I love your whimsical animals and am going to start on my first one. Thanks for all you do!

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  846. Thank you for making so many people so very happy with all your gorgeous animals and clothes for all this time. Happy Anniversay 🙂

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  848. Love your patterns, Happy Anniversary, you are very talented. Time for me to try some of your patterns for the Grand daughters I am sure they will love them!

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  850. Julie I just love your designs. Simply wonderful. You have blessed me with many hours of relaxation. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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  851. This is the first time I’m reading your blog as my sister said to me ‘You have got to see these rabbits!’ And I’m not disappointed. You make honestly the cutest animals and your talent is phenomenal. My newborn daughter already has a collection of rabbits and one of yours would be amazing, but more importantly being a new mom I can totally relate to the not knowing what to do next phase as I’d love to change career. You are an inspiration to me so thank you and happy 10 beautiful years xxx

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  852. Your patterns have given me a new lease of life and brought love and laughter to the lucky wee ones who have received them. Keep up your blog and your pattern making. You make the world a better place.

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  853. Congratulations! I love your animals, they have such cute expressions and the colours that you use are perfect.

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  854. Wow – congratulations on blogging for 10 years!!
    I absolutely love you blog and your fantastic animals.
    I can’t wait to see which animal will come next.
    I would be over the moon to win one.

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  855. Julie, congratulations on such a wonderful accomplishment! How lucky are we to get such a beautiful view of your knitting and your world! You have a special blog and I always look immediately when you have a new post and am never disappointed! Thank you so much for the coupon code and the giveaway! It would be great to win, but if not, I will continue to enjoy your treasures! 💕

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  856. Thank you so much for taking that leap and sharing your thoughts and makes over the years. I have been an avid reader for many years and have grown to admire your creativity and resourcefulness deeply. Also thank you for being honest and straightforward about your daily life.
    I hope there will be at least another 10 years to your blog!

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  858. Congrats!!! Keep it for more years, your work is art.
    I get excited every time there’s a new pattern. And having the chance to win/get/have one piece of your art would be more than fantastic.

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  859. Congratulations on your anniversary. But more importantly, thank you for sharing your creations, struggles and beautiful life with all of us.

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  861. Thank you so much for your lovely blogs. I love all your ‘characters’
    Here’s to the next ten years. x

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  863. Congratulations! Wishing you a very happy 10 year anniversary and thank you for sharing all your beautiful creations x

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  865. I love your patterns, and the toys you make, they always look stunning. Congratulations on reaching 10 years blogging. Would love to win a toy made by you.

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  866. Congratulations on your anniversary and thank you for all the beauty and inspiration you have sent out to your readers.

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  867. Hi Julia, I love your rabbits. I made with your pattern few rabbits during the last years. Thank you and best wishes!

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  868. I have one of your gorgeous bunny patterns… But still haven’t found the time to tackle it. I’d love to have one of your beautiful animals! The colors you use are so pretty!

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  870. Dear Julie,
    I love your work and your wonderful blog.
    I have tried your patterns and knitted some animals for my litte girls and everybody really like them.
    Your are a very talented woman. Please keep sharing your gift with us.
    Regards from Peru!
    Sandra

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  871. Love your beautiful animals,I bought the patterns but haven’t finished one yet. Hope I win one of yours!

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  872. I’ve been reading your blog for three years. I’m in love with the knitted garments! Congrats on 10 years!!

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  873. I love your work- love for your little knitted babies. I’m no inspired by you and all that you have on your plate. Graduations on 10 years can’t wait to see what’s next. Your knitting friend form Maine in the US Gale

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  874. Julie, I’m very excited to see you and your wonderful creations!!! 10 years is a real achievement!!! Congratulations

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  877. I love reading your blog. It’s just what I need to fill holes in my life. Your rabbits are adorably perfect. Happy Anniversary and best wishes for the future.

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  879. Oh happy day!! Thank you for the giveaway! These creatures are adorable!! 🙂 I would love an elephant since that’s the theme of my baby’s nursery! 🙂

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  880. I have a boy, soon eight months old. He loves everything hairy and loves to touch different materials. Nothing would make him happier than getting his own little “Pet” 😊
    Just found your blog and loving it😊Happy Anniversary!🎂

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  881. Congratulations Julie on your blog anniversary. I love reading your blog posts and I never tire of knitting your amazing patterns.

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  882. I love your patterns. I’ve made most of them & work on more every day. I’d love to have an original.
    I love the new dresses. When will they be for sale?
    What MillaMia yarn did you use for them?

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  885. Hi it’s my birthday today and wanted to let you know I even read your blog on my special day. I cannot wait to start making the bunny rabbit and dresses that I bought from you. I have 3 grandchildren that would love one of these beautiful rabbits, I just hope I make them as good as you. Lovely finding you, a pleasure to read your uplifting blogs.

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  886. What adorable characters these little cotton animals are and with such expressive faces. Their outfits just add to their charm. I bought some patterns and downloaded some free ones. I am looking forward to knitting them.

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  887. Congratulations! I am also a mother of an autistic son and have a creative outlet which has been painting, other crafts have come and gone and come back, I am know into crochet, knitting and scrap booking as well as art. My son is also creative and is now studying digital art and is very talented computer musician. So we all need a creative outlet to deal with this complicated world.

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  889. Congratulations on ten years of blogging, ive been since pretty much the bery beginning and cannot believe how the time has flown. Looking forward to all the wonderful blogginess yet to come xx

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  890. Congratulations on 10 years. That’s quite a feat in the blogging world. I found you a few years ago, I can’t remember how. I’ve knitted your egg cosy pattern and I purchased a bunny pattern recently but have yet to give it a go. I’m not a very skilled knitter when it comes to knitting in the round, so I love that your patterns are knit flat and sewn together.
    Your photos are always so quiet and peaceful, a little vacation (or a holiday) in a loud and busy world. I think my favorite photos are of the baskets full of smiling knitted animal heads!

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  891. So awesome! Congrats to you! I love your work. My little one just started kindergarten so I know what you were feeling!

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  892. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging Julie. I love your blog and your patterns for your beautiful animals. Keep on knitting and blogging, here’s to the next 10 years! Sue x

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  895. I haven’t been following for 10 years but have been enjoying your blog and patterns for a few years. Congrats on 10 years!

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  896. Congratulations with your 10th blog anniversary! Your little rabbits and other animals are the most delightful little creatures I’ve ever seen, and your stories are sooo encouraging. I’m a great admire and wish you and your family all the best.
    Warm wishes from Belgium.

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  898. Congratulations on ten years! It’s so great that you’ve cultivated such a warm and positive online community for your blog over the past decade.

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  901. Thank you for the chance to win one of your precious animals. My daughter just had twin baby boys and i would love to give them such heirlooms.

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  902. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. Little Cotton Rabbits has brought me many, many hours of joy over the last ten years. Can’t wait to see what the next ten brings!
    Thanks again
    Patty Pierce
    Santa Maria California USA
    Jimberlys

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  904. I loe ALL of your patterns. I have stopped counting how many bunnies that I have knit. Keep designing.

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  905. Congratulations! Your toys are so nice and cute! They make me smiling😊 The world becomes more kind. Thank you. (Sorry for my pour English)

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  906. It has been a joy sharing your life and watching your family grow up. Your patterns have given my family so much joy and fun for both young and older. Congratulations on ten years in blog land. I am sure it hasn’t always been easy. I am not sure if anyone else has said how good your photography is. Always a joy. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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  909. What an achievement, well done. Your animals are endearing. Thank you for sharing your patterns and blog 😊

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  911. Hi, Julie! I’ve followed you all of these years! You are an inspiration and one day, I will try making one of your cute animals!
    Take care and keep on doing such fabulous work!
    Love & hugs from Dennark!
    Mary Ann💕😊

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  913. I am happy to celebrate this tenth anniversary with you from Italy. My dream is to have a little animal friend knitted by you. 😍 I keep my fingers crossed. 😊 With all my best wishes!!! 🎂 Simona

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  914. So Nice and thank you to share with all of us. Even of i am not fluently in english it Is always a pleasure to read your blog and see your little bunnys. Gréât Dayton.

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  917. Dear Julie,
    Reading your blog posts, and looking at your delicious pictures is always a great pleasure for me. I’ve appreciated your little knitted toys for a while now, and have been so happy when you decided to write the patterns. I wish you all the best for that 10th anniversary, and maybe I’ll be lucky enough to get a chance at adopting one of your gorgeous animals.

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  920. Dear Julie,
    Happy anniversary and and all the best for your future. Thanks for your lovely pictures and texts.

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  921. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity with the world and your life journey in your blog! You’re an inspiration! Congrats on 10 years! I love your little animals!

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  922. Congratulations on ten years . I love the patterns and enjoy knitting them and introduced me to colour work thanks

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  924. Hi Julie, as always it is lovely to read one of your posts and to dream of winning one of your lovely animals…a big hug from Italy, barbara

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  928. Congratulations on ten years of blogging! Your animals are so cute. I love your patterns as well. I have made a girl bunny and a boy fox and hope to make more in the future. Wishing you all the best.

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  931. Happy 10 year anniversary! Your patterns are lovely and I’m regularly encouraged (nagged!) by my two youngest to knit them a rabbit or two, it’s probably about time I got round to it.

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  933. Hi Julie thanks for so much delight with your knitted little friends. I adore them and they bring a smile to my face every time I look at them. I admire your strength with your challenging situation with Toby. All the best and keep knitting, love from Australia. Jo 😘😀😎👏💐

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  934. Happy 10 year anniversary. Keep up the good job. Looking forward to seeing many more beautiful creations!!!

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  935. Congratulations on your 10 year blogaversary! I have loved reading your blog and I love seeing all of your little critters. Keep them coming, your work and your words are amazing!

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  936. Happy Anniversary! Love all your lovely animals and the clothing. You are a truly talented knitter and designer. Love all the soft colors you use. Thanks for sharing your talent.

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  937. Aw Julie! Many congratulations. I’m happy we got to meet, and form our little ‘coffee and cake’ trio with Esther. Long may our friendship last. x

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  938. I’ve always dreamed of visiting England, so I just soak in every one of your beautiful photos. 🙂 I also wanted to say that your patterns were a godsend when I was recovering from another back surgery last year. I was feeling very low, as I was in so much pain and couldn’t do much (and I’m not even 40!) and your darling patterns gave me something wonderful and positive to focus on instead. Thank you!

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  943. Happy 10th blogging anniversary! That is good going. It is a pleasure to read your posts, although sometimes life may be more challenging for you, but it is good to know you have felt the support of the blogging community. I love seeing your knitted creations. I recently completed my first rabbit knitted from one of your patterns as a gift for my sister and she is completely in love with her little Bunjamin Benny as he has been christened! I would love to be in with a chance to win one of your originals, so my fingers are tightly crossed!!!

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  945. Congratulations on your blog-iversary! I love your blog, and in the post above, I especially love the picture of the swatches color coordinated with the succulent. All the best!

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  947. I love your blog and and all the animals! Happy Anniversary and here’s to many more years ! Thanks so much for your patterns and for sharing your world with us.

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  951. Congratulations and thank you so very much for bringing these little friends into my world!!! They’ve brought so much happiness!!

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  952. When I stumbled upon your blog years ago I was instantly drawn to your beautiful creations. Your children are truly blessed to.have such a loving and talented mum. Happy Anniversary 🍷

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  954. Dear Julie,
    Congratulations on your 10th anniversary of blogging! That’s a lot of work! I love, love, love, your little creations! You have a gift! Thank you for offering your patterns to us!
    Bless you,
    Donna

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  955. Hi Julie I have been following your blog since the beginning, when my youngest daughter was 5, and I was a beginner at knitting. My daughter is now approaching 16 and I still follow your blog …you are my wonderful online companion. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary. Wishing you all the very best x

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  956. Wow ten years!!! Good on you! We actually have to choose?!! They are seriously all too cute. I get so excited whenever I see a post from you pop up. I have only been a follower for a few months but I have to share all your lovely photos with my girls each time. Keep knitting!

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  957. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary. So glad you decided to write a blog. Your knitting is an inspiration – I have been reading your blog for the last 7 years! You will never know how excited I was when you sold your first bunny pattern. My daughter loves her own “Little Cotton Rabbit” so much. Here’s to more wonderful knitting and your your ever changing life and all that it has in store for us to share.

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  958. Dear Julie – the reason I learnt to knit a couple of years ago was because I wanted to make one of your little rabbits. I love all your patterns and animals, and always look forward to seeing what you create next. I also love reading your blog and hearing about your family – you must be so proud of what you’ve achieved over the last 10 years.
    Thank you! Love Becky x

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  960. It was your beautiful blog and adorable little rabbits that actually inspired me to start knitting. Struggling with chronic illness and the challenges it brings, knitting (and crochet) helped me to replace the anxiety and grief with pleasure and purpose. I love the beauty you share. I love your creative style. Thanks for sharing with us. You have blessed me!

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  961. You are such an inspiration to us all! I have made bunnies & elephants using your patterns and clothing…they have made wonderful gifts and be loved and appreciated, even though they just don’t compare to the ones you’ve made. I would love to have to opportunity to have something you made…your craftsmanship is beyond compare!

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  962. Many congratulations on your 10th anniversary. I love your gorgeous creations and would love to own one. Here’s hoping …

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  963. Congratulations with your anniversary.
    I just discovered you amazing world on Instagram and would love to win in your give-away!
    Love from Denmark
    Malene

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  965. I have admired your knitted animals for quite some time. They are all adorable, charming and sweet, with such cute outfits too! Knowing the story behind your creations is very inspiring. Thank you for sharing yourself and your lovely work with all of us!

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  969. Congratulations Julie, still loving your work and reading your blog. You still continue to amaze me, keep on keeping up the great work. Davina xx

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  972. I love all your patterns. You are an inspiration. I have almost all of your patterns. Hope you plan on continuing for a long time. Thank you

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  974. I don’t expect to win, what with nearly 1k worth of comments on this post alone. But I did want to come out of lurking to congratulate you on your ten years. So many people I’ve followed have slowly stopped blogging, and I commend you for your perseverance. I enjoy reading your posts, am in awe of your craft, and love your photographs. My daughter is autistic as well, and I find comfort reading the honest thoughts of other parents who are on a similar journey.

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  976. Congratulations! I love all your little animals, but especially the rabbits, and love visiting your blog. Looking forward to the next 10 years x

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  978. Thanks to you! Since I found your blog by chance I look forward to every post. But not only your knitted works are lovely, I really admire the beautiful photos you post and, of course, every experience you share with us. Congratulations from Spain on your aniversary and THANKS again.

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  980. Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary. I love your rabbits and have just completed my own girl rabbit using your pattern. My granddaughter loves her!

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  981. What a gorgeous photo. Congratulations on keeping up with the writing, knitting and photography along with everything else in life – it is always a pleasure to drop by, and makes me open my eyes to the beauty in my own garden. Here’s to another decade!

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  982. Congratulations Julie!
    I am so happy to have stumbled upon your blog and feel so fortunate to have been able to try out some of your lovely patterns!
    They are so much fun to make and I plan on doing as many as I can for gifts and sharing!
    Gwen

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  983. I’ve only just found your patterns but loved making my first bunny girl. I expect to make many more. I really appreciate the attention to detail. Happy Anniversary and thank you.

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  985. Hi Julie. Happy Anniversary! I have been following your adventure from the beginning, mostly reading, not commenting and I have lived watching your kids grow up.

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  986. Congratulations on 10 productive and rewarding years. You have brought such joy to many knitters and children alike. Well done.

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  987. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. And thanks for sharing your designs. You are truly a woman we can all look up to. I hope I’m lucky enough to win an original design from you.💜

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  989. Congratulations on 10 years-what a wonderful milestone! My little one would love one of your special animals.

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  992. I really enjoy following you… seeing the changes in your children … and seeing your newest creations. My 14 year old grand daughter really loved the latest haircut of Amy’s and it helped her solidify her thoughts on the haircut she wanted !
    Happy blogiversary and may you have many more!!

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  994. Happy anniversary Julie. Your blog is an inspiration – I so enjoy reading your posts. Your little animals are just so, so cute; I really don’t know how you can part with them after so lovingly making them. I wish you and your family all the very best. Thank you. Chris.

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  995. I was lucky enough to find your patterns on line! I am disabled and spend a lot of “down” time. I love to knit, and I have tones of grandchildren and friends with little ones, enough to keep my busy! I’ve been saving your bunny and fox patterns for my youngest grand daughter… I was planning on starting next month! I just love the way you write your patterns too! Good work!

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  996. Happy Anniversary! I fell in love with your bunnies on Pinterest long time ago and since then I wish to learn how to knit and make one (or all of them) for myself 🙂 You have a beautiful talent! Wishing you all the best and good luck ❤️

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  997. Thankyou so much for your blog, it is truly inspirational, I’m so glad it’s been so positive for you too. I love your knitting & your patterns, you have such talent. I’m looking forward to more posts & would love to be entered in your draw, Vee x

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  998. So glad you have persevered for these past 10 years, Congratulations! Your sweet little animals and wonderful patterns have brought much joy to so many many people!

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  999. Your blogging and knitting are both inspirational. I just started to knit one of your bears tonight and have knitted many of your bunnies for gifts. They never fail to put a smile on people’s faces and I think that’s what your blog does even when you are blogging about the more serious things in life. You write with honesty and sincerity and it shows.

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  1000. Julie, Love your designs. I am knitting my very first bunny from your pattern, very easy to follow. Congrats on your 10 year anniversary (don’t they grow up fast!) thanks for the chance to win!

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  1001. I can’t wait to make some of your toys for the little baby that will enter my life next February. Your patterns are so detailed and the finished objects so beautiful.

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  1002. Happy anniversary and long may you continue! A new blog from you is a breath of fresh air for my day. I’m an amateur knitter and my sister is autistic so I am interested in all of your blogs. Here’s to the next decade!

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  1003. Happy Anniversary! I enjoy reading your blog to see what you are working on and what is going on in your little corner of the world. You create the most beautiful things. I am about to begin knitting your Girl Bear pattern, can’t wait to see how she turns out.

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  1004. Julie: Your little creatures bring much joy and we love sharing your days with us. Please continue for many years to come.

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  1005. Wow. 10 years. That is a long time to keep up with such a nice blog. Would love to win one of your critters

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  1006. I love your work. The little rabbits are darling. I have some of your patterns. I have not started one yet. One day soon I will start one. I love your blog I look forward to reading them. I would love to try to win an animal. Thank you for sharing

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  1007. You are amazing and talented. I really enjoy reading your posts and one of these days I’ll finish enough UFOs that I can knit one of your animals! 🙂

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  1009. I am so grateful for your posts. I enjoy feeling like I get to know you from your posts and your patterns have inspired my knitting. Thank you for all of it! Please never stop!

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  1013. Love your animals – especially the floppie eared bunny with the heart on her sweater! My grand daughter turns 3 tomorrow (September 4) and would love to have one of your animals to share her adventures.

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  1014. Your journey has been inspirational to so many. And your wee creatures are beyond adorable. I do have to comment on the basket of head.. LOVE that picture. I’m quirky that way.
    Here’s to many more years of knitting, sharing and inspiring us all!

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  1015. This would be such an amazing prize!!!!! Fingers crossed! You are such an incredibly talented lady Julie!!! I have enjoyed knitting up all of your patterns over the years. Congratulations on 10 years!!!:)

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  1019. My how time flies!! Congratulations to you. Thank you for sharing and inspiring all over the world!!
    Barbara

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  1021. Congratulations on your blogiversary! Yours is one of my favourite blogs to visit as I love your friendly conversation as much as your beautiful pictures. Here’s to the next 10 years! xx

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  1022. Dear Julie,
    Happy Anniversary. Thanks for your posts and your animals. That make me getting back to knitting. My mother was the person who taught me how to knit, and you are the person who teach me how to knit animals.
    Love from Vietnam

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  1024. I’m working on my second rabbit today! Two small dresses knitted just need to do the finishing work. I knitted them in the round so if you’d like me to send you the pattern, I’d be glad to. 🙂
    I’ll try a rabbit in the round next…
    Thanks for being my favorite blog! I ALWAYS open it up as soon as I get it. It makes me smile every time.
    Tamara

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  1025. Happy anniversary! I love your blog and beautiful knitting. I have used one of your Ravelry patterns, but my knitting skills are nothing like yours! Still it turned out fairly well. God bless you and your family!

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  1026. Congratulations on 10 years. I really enjoy reading your blog, finding inspiration both in your creativity and being a mom.

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  1028. I’m new to your blog but love your r creativity and your animals are sooo cute, here’s to a fun future blogging

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  1030. I LOVE all your cute little knit animals! (And they are so fun to make too!) Happy 10th Anniversary…looking forward to many more. I so enjoy reading your blog too!

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  1032. Happy 10 year anniversary. I just love all your gorgeous animals, you are a very talented lady. Look forward to reading your blog for another 10 years. 🙂

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  1033. I am glad that blogging has brought you joy because surely you have brought joy to so many others through your knitting and creativity. Happy 10th Anniversary!

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  1036. Oh mi querida! Feliz aniversario! Estoy enamorada de sus muñecos, he comprado algunos tutoriales y son tan claros! Tan excelentemente explicados, que es un placer hacerlos! Los amo!
    Felicidades y por muchos años más!
    Cariños Vicky Dc

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  1037. Congrats on your anniversary!! What a lovely give away, I would be so thrilled to win one of your sweet creations.

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  1039. Congratulations Julie! You are absolutely beautiful and deserve everything wonderful, your posts and patterns are such a treat and inspiration for me 💕

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  1040. Happy anniversary to you. I can’t tell you in words how much I admire your knitting talent. You are awesome. Everytime that you have a giveaway, I enter, but alas my name was not drawn. Who knows maybe this time???😊😊😊😊
    Do you sell your critters already made?

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  1041. Julie,
    I can remember obsessing over the purchase of one of your sweet bunnies. My gosh I spent so much time trying and then ONE FINE DAY I did it. I was able to purchase one for my daughter. She has now moved away from home and lives in Colorado. So the bunny is with her.
    So if I win this new ANIMAL will remain with me.. I love your ability to turn yarn into a sweet little work of art.
    Julie

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  1042. Your artistic eye for photography is always inspirational. I love seeing you in my in box! It’s always a treat that I thoroughly enjoy. Congratulations on 10 years! I look forward to seeing what you have in store for us in the next 10!

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  1043. Dearest Julie! Your blog has brought me so much happiness and inspiration. I have loved being a follower of your work and your blog. I admire your talents as a knitter. But the example you show of a mother’s love and devotion is really what keeps me coming back. I hope the next ten years fill your life with blessings and love. You are truly a knitting genius and a lovely soul. All my love to you and your precious family!!!

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  1045. Congratulations on the 10th anniversary of your beautiful blog.I would be honoured to receive one of your gorgeous creations if I was chosen as a giveaway winner. Keeping my fingers crossed.

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  1046. well, I can only say Congratulations. You did a fabulous job entertaining a bunch of crazy knitters. I do not know when I came across your blog first but it was love at first sight. I do not know how many of those little bunnies and rabbits I have knitted. I have enjoyed every moment of it. I knit and give away just so I can continue making more. Thank you for all the fun!!!
    Am I going to win? No, it is not in the cards for me. I does not matter. I am a knitter!!!!
    🙂 🙂 🙂

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  1048. I am so happy I stumbled upon your etsy site which led me to explore Little Cotton Rabbits more and read your blog. I have many of your patterns and my first grand daughter received my first completed bunny. Many sweet animals and outfits have since been completed. Your honesty, love and spirit comes through in your writing and in your creative work (writing, photography, and knitting). Thank you!

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  1052. Julie,
    I own a yarn shop (Three Bags Full Knitting Studio)in Northbrook, Illinois, USA. Your animals are featured in my shop and we regularly have a “Julie Williams’Animals” class that follow your patterns. Our customers get so excited when they find a new pattern that you’ve written. So many new grandmothers make your animals for new grandchildren. They really have brought joy and pleasure to many. Thank you so much for your wonderful creativity and your willingness to share with others.

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  1053. Thank you for sharing the patterns for your adorable little knitted animals! I only discovered them a couple of years ago when I joined the local knitting guild. It was hard to choose, but I finally got the girl rabbit pattern although I still haven’t knit her yet. The little clothes are also adorable!! How exciting that you’ve been blogging for 10 years and sharing your skills and patterns with the world!! Rita

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  1055. Congratulations on this milestone! I think one of these sweet creatures needs to come for a stay in Canada!

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  1058. It has been my pleasure and my honor to have found, over the past two difficult years, solace in knitting your patterns and releasing into the world those precious little toys. I have found, and observed, magic herein. Thank you.

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  1059. Those are the most adorable knitted toys I’ve ever seen. I would love to try knitting one for each of my three grandkids. Congratulations on your ten years of blogging!

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  1060. Congratulations Julie……you have come a long way and we have all had the privilege of joining you on that journey. I totally love your knitted animals so please keep going another 10 years ❤

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  1061. 10 yrs of giving of your generous and sweet spirit! Thank you. Your blog is beautiful and your creations are precious–especially Toby and Amy

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  1063. CONGRATULATIONS on your 10th anniversary. I’ve read your blog since day 1. Love all the critter patterns you’ve introduced who share your passion. XXXX

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  1065. Your little creations are so very sweet, and I’ve loved seeing them all as you bring them out for us to meet. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Best wishes !!

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  1066. Hi Julie,
    Congratulations on your anniversary, I haven’t been reading all those years but I certainly went back to the start. You are an inspiring lady with all you accomplish withso many talents, wife, mother, decorator, photographer, gardener, knitter and crocheter, designer, writer and someone who inspires many people. Your animals are so cute and whilst I haven’t knitted any because of arthritis they pop up all over blogland and etsy.
    It would be a joy and a privilege to own one. Have a safe and happy next ten years.
    Bev

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  1067. I have enjoyed reading your blog over a period of a year or two. I love your ventures out in the garden, all your beautiful projects you crochet /knit and particularly your gorgeous gentle sweet animals with their lovely clothing.Your children and their growing, congratulations on a 10 year anniversary, an amazing blog achievement.Hugs from N.Z.

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  1069. Hi Julie. I haven’t been with you for the full 10 years but for quite a while. I haven’t tried knitting one of your lovely creatures as I don’t think that I would do the pattern justice, but I have copied your scarves, mits and peppermint bark! I fear that one of those lovely bunnies will never come to live with me, but fingers crossed! bx xxx

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  1071. Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing your life through your blog and also for brightening everyone’s mood when they knit one of your patterns. I get such a fantastic response from people whenever I knit one of your designs!

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  1072. You are an inspiration to mom’s out there! Finding yourself and knowing what makes you happy (creating!) makes you a better mom. Keep it up and we all love seeing what you are making.

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  1074. The first look of your work and I was smitten! Isn’t it amazing to glance back at the path you’ve created and be very happy you’ve come along that way? I am glad our paths crossed and maybe a little cotton rabbit will come live with me!

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  1075. Happy anniversary! I am so pleased to have also stumped upon your blog and now treasure it for the joy and beauty it brings. I am going to my first Knit Along Session where I will try to make my first little cotton rabbit. You inspire me beyond measure. Thank you!

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  1076. Happy Anniversary! My mom and I enjoy your blog and your little critters very much! I’ve made many hedgehogs, bunny egg covers, and just make a bunny for my mom’s 60th birthday. Thank you for sharing your journey and your art with the world! It blesses us so much!

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  1078. Happy Anniversary.
    I’ve been knitting a new cat today. Enjoying my Saturday. Thank you for sharing your beautiful patterns.

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  1079. Happy blog anniversary. Your blog is a joy for the eyes not only you are capable of creating lovely toys but you can take great pics of them and of you life. I wish you all the best and hope your blog will celebrate many more anniversary

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  1080. Thank you so much for sharing you ongoing struggles, passions and success with all of us. I also have a special needs daughter and I find such comfort and warmth from your blog. Wishing you and a family a very Happy 10th Anniversary!! Best Lynne

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  1082. It would be delightful to win but how on earth would I pick a favorite from your adorable, animals. I love all of them. 😃

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  1083. Happy Anniversary. I adore your little animals and am heading over to buy some patterns. I think my grandkids and great niece will love them! They are so dang cute!!

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  1084. Congratulations on Little Cotton Rabbits’ 10th anniversary, Julie…
    Love your work… A lot! Cute, lovely, adorable.. 😍😍😍♥♥♥

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  1085. Congratulations, Julie. I love reading your blog, and your artistic photos are just wonderful, as are you lovely knitted animals. Keep up the awesome work.

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  1089. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging! I love your patterns and find your animals so adorable. Thank you for sharing your life and love of knitting with us. Keep being a strong mom! I know it’s hard, I have a son who has a disability due to having Leukemia as a toddler. It’s difficult dealing with the different bureaucracy’s and people who just don’t get it. Hang in there!

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  1101. Congratulations…I have passed your blog along to many friends. You are an inspiration.
    Looking forward to ten more years. Greetings from a small island off the West Coast of Canada!

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  1102. I’m so very happy that you decided to blog, and continue blogging, for all these years. While I don’t have a son with autism, I admire the caring and compassion that you exhibit when you talk about your son. My son is a complex person with his own talents and special needs, and I can draw comfort from your posts and relate them to my own experiences as a mother. As for your knitting, I find each and every one of your knitted clan achingly beautiful and am delighted anew by their smiling faces each time I look at your blog. I see your children in their little knitted visages, and I know that your passions as a mother are magically knitted into each little animal with each stitch you make. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us and blessings on your children.

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  1103. Julie, your patterns are soooo lovely. You can just tell how much you love what you do. Thank you so much for sharing your talent. Looking forward to gour next creations.

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  1107. You have truly been blessed with an amazing talent. So glad to have stumbled upon your blog almost 5 years ago!!

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  1109. Julie, Thank you for sharing your patterns, your photos, and stories with us through the past ten years. One of my first projects was your little stocking ornament 🙂 I love your little animals — they are all darling.
    Happy Anniversary!

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  1111. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary! Thank you for sharing your wonderful patterns that delight young and old, and your postings that do so too.

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  1112. I love reading your blog. Your knitted animals are adorable. I am just amazed by your talent and speed at completing knitting projects! I love to see photos of your home, hear about your activities and learn what your gorgeous children are doing. I admire how patient you are with Toby as well as how aware you are of Amy’s need for individual attention. You seem to be a very thoughtful person and I would like to encourage you in all you do. You have brightened my life more than you know with your posts and I look forward to each new blog entry.

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  1114. Oh what a special day to celebrate. I love your blog and your patterns. Thank you for making the world a little bit brighter with your creativity.
    You can find me on Ravelry as mim 🙂

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  1115. I have loved reading your blog, you are such an inspiration. Congrats on 10 years of dedication and look forward to reading more. Love your patterns, keep writing them. ❤️

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  1121. Julie, Congratulations on 10 years of inspiration, creativity, laughs and tears, I’m sure! Always enjoy your writing as well as your patterns and little critters. Thank you for all you do!

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  1122. Congratulations ! Your work inspires me to be a better knitter. I love all the animals you have created and their darling outfits.

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  1123. What a treat it always is to open my e-mail and see a post from you! Happy Anniversary and Kindest regards.

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  1124. Congratulations, Julie. Thank you for sharing your creativity and allowing us a glimpse into life with an autistic child. Looking forward to the next ten years and wishing you and your family all the best.

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  1127. Happy Anniversary! I have enjoyed following your blog since I began crocheting 6 years ago – way before I learnt to knit! I look forward to many more years of following you 😀

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  1128. I recently discovered your darling patterns and blog – thank you, and congratulations on 10 years of sharing your beautiful corner of the world and your sweet creations.

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  1129. Dear Julie, your work is so beautiful. You are such a perfectionist. One day I will find time to knit a little cotton rabbit or two x

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  1135. Happy Anniversary! I’ve always admired your adorable creatures. Look forward to following you for the next 10 years.

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  1138. A day to celebrate! Love your blog, love your creations, love your patterns.
    Thanks much for the discount code for your patterns—couldn’t resist–added the two new bear patterns.

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  1139. I do not know how you do all you do. Thank you for the encouragement to be creative in the midst of our already full lives as mothers. I so need it!

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  1140. I’m a past winner of one of your divine creations and am not leaving a message to win…just wanted to congratulate you on your anniversary. So don’t pick me! I love, love, love what you do. Your creatures are without equal, your photography is beautiful and words are inspiring. Thank you for making a difference to my life and all the best for the next ten years! Now off to Ravelry to buy some patterns…..

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  1141. I feel like I should be giving you a gift! Your patterns and blog have brought me so much joy. Thank you for sharing your talents and your life with all of us.

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  1142. Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your knitted pets. Your blog is wonderful and I look forward to every post.

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  1143. Congratulations! I love your designs and have purchased several. I’m so excited about the giveaway! Thank you so much for the generous discount. Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

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  1144. I have just only found your blog this summer and I am smitten with your talent and adorable knitted pets. I so love them. Please enter me into your draw. Thank you.

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  1145. Thank you for your wonderful peaceful blog. I love reading about your family. You deal with life so calmly, it is an inspiration. And your animals are the cutest!

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  1148. Its been a joy to read your blog…learning about knitting the little ‘darlings’, the beautiful places around your home and watching Toby grow. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us

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  1149. I haven’t shared with you before, but for one of you INCREDIBLE little bunnies, I will tell you that your posts make my day!! Your photos are always so seasonal and lovely, and, being a Mom, it is nice to relate on that level also! Thank you for your posts and patterns! Both are truly a treasure!!

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  1150. I love what you wrote about beginning your blog. As a teacher working with special children for over 36 years, it really resonated with me. Now I’m launching a nonprofit to give free books to children.

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  1152. I was introduced to you, your blog and your patterns nearly two years ago. Thank you for sharing yourself and your life so honestly and openly. Your creations and patterns are charming. Congratulations on ten years of blogging and growth!

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  1153. Congratulations on 10 years. Your adorable creations never fail to make me so happy! Looking forward to many more years of enjoying your talent and creativity!

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  1154. I truely enjoy reading your blog and all the lovely photos, especially in the early hours when I can’t sleep!! Perfect stress relief and the patterns to provide the same in the daytime….Thank you! Looking forward to the next 10 years too!

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  1155. Love your animals, I made a few and the grandkids love them,elephant, rabbit, monkey, I enjoyed knitting them and love the links and helpful hints you included in the patterns. Thanks and congratulations on your 10th anniversary. Hugs to you and your children😃

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  1156. Your animals are darling! I just recently found your blog and you have so inspired me. Thank you.
    Sandy

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  1157. Such an accomplishment! Congratulations! Your work is beautiful! Thank you for the lovely giveaway and opportunity! 🙂

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  1161. Thank you for sharing these gorgeous animals and patterns with us, I have been following you for about 5 years,
    and your talent seems to increase every year, with wonderful ideas and new designs,
    I wish you many more years of creativity, and I thank you for the chance to win one of your precious creations ❤️😊

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  1162. Congratulations on 10 years! I do enjoy your blog posts and pictures, thank you for opening up your world to us.

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  1163. Love your wee animals and appreciate your honesty in your blog. Thanks also for the discount on the patterns.

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  1164. Congratulations on your big 10th birthday. What a milestone to celebrate. Just wanted to say how much joy it brings me to drop in on your blog and see all the lovely animals. They’re all so dear, you just want to hug them. And that’s what emanates from your writing. You’ve got your share of challenges but that hasn’t dimmed the light and warmth that I experience each time I visit.
    Blessings to you,
    Lydia

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  1165. As our 10 year old heads for 11 in a few short weeks, I realize with you how quickly the time goes by : ) Happy Anniversary Julie and many thanks to you for sharing your gifts for above with all of us!

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  1166. I am always so happy to see a new post in my inbox. The beauty you see around you and the beauty you create are a source of inspiration to me. Your openness with your struggles makes your work even more special. I admire your strength and talent. Thank you and congratulations on your anniversary.

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  1167. Your animals inspired me to pick up knitting needles again after a ten year hiatus of raising 4 children. You are inspiring, and enjoyable and I appreciate your sharing your life with us a bit, and your beautiful knitting. Thanks Julie! 💔

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  1168. I just started this past year knitting bears and bunnies. I ❤️ The bunnies and their outfits! I am def going to buy a pattern tommorw😊

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  1169. Well done to 10 years of blogging! You should be really proud of yourself Julie – you’re blog is always inspiring and your knitting is just so incredibly beautiful. I love making your little hedgehog pattern and plan on trying some of your other toys patterns one day too.
    I’d love to enter the giveaway for my sister who isn’t a knitter and always admires your beautiful work.
    Sarah x

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  1171. You have been a faithful mom, blogger, knitter and designer and have certainly earned all the accolades that have come your way and enriched the knitting lives of your fans. More power to you!

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  1175. Your life has been an inspiration especially to those of us touched by autism. Looking forward to the next ten years.
    Sarah

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  1177. Congratulations for you and your family.
    Thanks for the wonderful patterns, I knit a lot for my grand daughters, they love very very much and hurray for a new decade
    And for translate the patterns I work also my language, I need to progress again in english but for the patterns it is OK
    Best regards

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  1179. Happy Anniversary. 🙂 Congratulations. I am a reasonably new follower but enjoy seeing your fantastic photos and knitting in my blog feed. I always click over to read – even if I don’t comment. Thank you for sharing such a great blog and your beautiful creations.

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  1180. I have drooled over your beautiful animals for many years. I hope to have one of my own to cherish one day. Your love and passion shows in your work. So sweet. thank you for sharing your talent with everyone.

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  1181. I discovered your site about 4 yrs ago and immediately fell in love with your bunnies. My daughter has cerebral palsy and is wheelchair bound. She also has a terminal liver disease, so things are very difficult on a daily basis for me. To help keep me focused I purchased your bunny pattern and made my first bunny for my daughter. She absolutely loved her and called her Lily. Lily goes everywhere with us and has been the best companion for my daughter. Over the years I have made several other rabbits for kids with terminal illnesses and i can’t describe the joy and excitement they get out if receiving one of your beautiful creations. Thank you for your amazing creativity and easy to follow patterns. I know that I will be knitting lots more bunnies in the future.

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  1182. Maravillosos conejitos! me encantan !! tienes magia en tus manos Dios te bendiga hoy y siempre un fuerte abrazo desde el norte de Mexico

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  1183. Congratulations on such a milestone Julie! You should be so proud of yourself – your blog is a constant inspiration as is your beautiful knitting.
    Here’s to the next 10 years!
    Sarah x

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  1189. You are an inspiration. Your little bunnies & co. have brought a lot of joy in my life and I could share it with all the people I love.

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  1190. Wow. I would absolutely love to win! I have made a few of your little creatures for my best friends’ babies. They all love Them very much ❤

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  1191. Have really enjoyed reading your posts, both about your knitting and the life with an autistic son. Wish all the best I the coming years.

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  1193. Happy Anniversary. It has been a joy to follow your family exploits, you are an inspiration.
    I would love to be entered in the draw please.
    Here’s to ten more years!

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  1194. Happy Anniversary! I have tried many times to purchase one of your lovely creations, and I appreciate the opportunity to win one now. Thank you!

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  1196. The sweet curve of your animal’s head and profiles and gentle faces remind of us of a dear child. There is such a joy to see them and imagine a personality. Thank you for giving this to all who love your patterns.

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  1197. The sweet curve of your animal’s head and profiles and gentle faces remind of us of a dear child. There is such a joy to see them and imagine a personality. Thank you for giving this to all who love your patterns.

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  1198. The sweet curve of your animal’s head and profiles and gentle faces remind of us of a dear child. There is such a joy to see them and imagine a personality. Thank you for giving this to all who love your patterns.

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  1199. The sweet curve of your animal’s head and profiles and gentle faces remind of us of a dear child. There is such a joy to see them and imagine a personality. Thank you for giving this to all who love your patterns.

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  1200. The sweet curve of your animal’s head and profiles and gentle faces remind of us of a dear child. There is such a joy to see them and imagine a personality. Thank you for giving this to all who love your patterns.

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  1201. The sweet curve of your animal’s head and profiles and gentle faces remind of us of a dear child. There is such a joy to see them and imagine a personality. Thank you for giving this to all who love your patterns.

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  1202. The sweet curve of your animal’s head and profiles and gentle faces remind of us of a dear child. There is such a joy to see them and imagine a personality. Thank you for giving this to all who love your patterns.

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  1203. The sweet curve of your animal’s head and profiles and gentle faces remind of us of a dear child. There is such a joy to see them and imagine a personality. Thank you for giving this to all who love your patterns.

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  1204. The sweet curve of your animal’s head and profiles and gentle faces remind of us of a dear child. There is such a joy to see them and imagine a personality. Thank you for giving this to all who love your patterns.

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  1205. Hi Julie
    I have enjoyed reading your blog, looking at your beautiful
    photos and watching your little “darlings” take shape….along with the knitted animals.
    Time passes quickly and I can see that you’ve taken time to enjoy it all.
    Wishing you continued fun and joy in your family and your work!
    Brenda (wbrend)

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  1206. Happy Anniversary !!!
    Your animals are very beautiful. Thank you to shared them with us.
    I’ve started to make a rabbit last month, I will be happy to make another animal.

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  1208. I have been a fan of your blog for many years. This summer was my first at having 4 hens in my backyard. Your an inspiration.

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  1210. I had no idea you had been blogging for ten years,that is quite something! I have quite a few of your patterns and have made some well loved mice and elephants. I think I may treat myself to the fox and rabbit patterns,i do love making your animals.

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  1212. My children and I love your animals…but haven’t been lucky enough to own one yet… Congratulations on 10 years!

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  1213. I just stumbled upon your beautiful blog and am thrilled to have done so. I would love to win a prize from you. I’m really looking forward to being able to purchase items from your shop.

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  1215. Hi Julie
    Your work is s inspiring! Thanks for the chance to win a small creature made by you the master. I will certainly get some more patterns also. Many thanks Julie too. Xx

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  1216. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging, I’ve loved reading your posts and your little knitted animals are just adorable.

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  1217. Congratulations on your decade of blogging. I have made one of your rabbits for my daughter and it remains a firm favourite. She is called lily the pink. Even though she is now 7, it still goes everywhere with us tucked away in a bag. Xxx

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  1218. I’m so appreciative of your contributions to the creative life of so many. I purchased your pattern and knit two rabbits (with dresses) a couple years ago, and my daughter and I enjoy and love them every day! Thank you!

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  1219. thank you Julie for all your beautiful creations and blog. For all the lovely pictures and for sharing your positive and kind nature.

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  1220. Talents often show through during difficult times. I have brought up a son with borderline personality disorder and crafting has been a lifeline to me. Your work is beautiful and just looking at your wonderful toys is uplifting and joyful. Thank you for sharing your talent with us all. God bless.

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  1221. Congratulations! I always feel inspired by your Designs and your Passion for wool and looking forward to the next 10 years😊
    Kind regards, Sabine

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  1222. I have arthritis and I swore I would never knit anything that required needles smaller than a size 8. Then I saw your patterns and decided it was worth the pain! Have made several. Thank you do much for sharing your artistry.

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  1223. Always loved your patterns and when I make them for others they are so well reviewed and I have even had people buy me the wool and request an animal! So I get all the joy of knitting and no e of the cost!

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  1226. Congrats on your anniversary. I love your animals and enjoy every blog update. Good luck for the future.

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  1228. Congratulations – and thank you for all you share with us.
    I first discovered Little Cotton Rabbits by chance after the death of my husband eight years ago whilst seeking some form of solace.
    I was very interested to see you use the word ‘companionship’ because that’s exactly how I feel about our crafty community – I am fortunate to belong to it.
    Yes – companionship – thank you for yours.

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  1230. Congratulations on your ten-year anniversary. My day starts off with checking out your posts, and it is a thrill when a new one has been added for the grace within and the beauty of your creations. Thanks so much! Vicky

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  1231. My goodness that is a wonderful milestone. I own one of your mice and love her. I already have all of your patterns, I bought them as soon as you published them. And as on older person who has been diagnosed as a high functioning autistic person I love the way you embrace your son and accept him as he is.

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  1232. Congratulations on the decade. How life has changed for you. Can’t believe how adorable your children were, I’m sure they still are but so cute when they are tiny. So glad you gave in and published the pattern I knitted an egg cosy years ago. Hope you have a little celebration and here’s to another decade of blogging.

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  1235. Happy Anniversary-would love to be as talented as you and have coverted one of your fabulous animals for a number of years

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  1236. How amazing you are to have kept this going so well for so long. I find your blog and your work inspirational. A million thanks! From Ingrid

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  1237. Happy anniversary! Congrats about this 10 years. Your work is amazing in every way.
    I play to win one of your animals and I thank you!

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  1239. Your blog is beautiful and has been such an inspiration to me during these last few years when we learned our daughter (now six) has a rare genetic syndrome. She is a precious gift but has challenges that as any special needs parent knows can make life seem overwhelming at times. Your blog has been a little oasis of calm and beauty and grace in what has often seemed a tempest. Thank you for sharing your knitting and photos and journey. All have been a beautiful blessing. Thank you.

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  1241. Hi Julie, I would love to win one of your beautiful creations, perhaps this time Inwill be lucky.
    Your blog is wonderful and the colours you use really inspire me, looking forward to another 10 years.
    Best wishes
    Sue D

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  1250. I love reading your blog and seeing the wonderful things you knit. I hope you continue to inspire people with your positive attitude to life. X

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  1252. Happy anniversary and thank you for sharing your blog and patterns. I look forward to enjoying another 10 years reading about your adventures 🙂

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  1254. Thank you for the giveaway……..I love each little animal you make. Each face is it’s own little critter. Your detail is amazing…….God has gifted you with a gift and the best thing about it is you share it! Blessings to the next blogging adventure! You are precious!! Hugs to your day!

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  1255. Hi Julie,
    I always love reading your blog and seeing what you have got on your needles at that moment. I especially love the photos you take, so artistic and such a contrast to here in Australia. Some day I’ll get to England and see the flora and fauna for myself. Thanks for all your beautiful patterns that make my knitting look good. Most of all thanks for sharing your love of all these things and your family.
    Tracie Storey

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  1256. Thank you, Julie, for all the lovely things you have shared with us and the beautifully written patterns you have produced. Happy anniversary!

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  1257. Congratulations on your ten year anniversary and thank you very much for the inspiration, you are very talented!

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  1259. Happy Anniversary! I came across your patters by accident when I was learning how to knit. It shocked me that something soo beautiful can be made by knitting. Your patterns are amazing. Thank you.

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  1260. Julie, congratulations, your creations are truly so special and your blog is wonderful.
    Your beautiful patterns are what has inspired me to learn to knit. Thank you.

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  1261. Keep designing and keep blogging. I hung up my needles ages ago, but just had to create some of your beautiful animals. Their little faces, shoes, clothes etc are so adorable. Thank you for sharing your genius creations with us.

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  1263. Happy anniversary and what an incredible journey, I love reading your blog and your knitted creations are fab. You are truly inspirational, here’s to the future! 🍾☺️😘 Xx

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  1264. I discovered your blog last year and since then I can’t stop visit it. I have bought several of your patterns (I have just profited your new code discount for buy three animals that I hadn’t got). I have knitted several little rabbits and mouses. I found them so adorable. Thank you for your cute knitting and Happy Aniversary!

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  1265. Happy, happy anniversary! Your designs are beautiful. I discovered them on Ravelry some time ago and was quietly admiring your work.
    Your cute creations can cheer up everybody!

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  1266. Wow, so many comments! I love your blog, it feels very peaceful to me. I’m off to buy one of your animal patterns as I’ve been meaning to do so for ages – hopefully for a little Christmas knitting for my small daughters!

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  1267. Good morning from Canada! I enjoy every aspect of your blog, your children, your garden and especially your crafting! I have made many of your little pets for my two gorgeous grandchildren. Thank you so much

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  1268. Congratulations! I love reading your blog and enjoy your pictures, thank you. Your patterns are great, so beautiful and very well described. That’s a talent too!
    Looikng forward to next years of your blogging. xxx

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  1269. I crochet more than knit, but one I’ve made three of your little cottons rabbits, two for dear friends who were taking up new challenges – so one of your LCR now is with a friend of mine who is an MP , the other has left for pastures new. The third sits on my mantelpiece eagerly waiting for a friendly rabbit to join her. Thanks for your blog Julie, and also sharing your knitting talents ….. Enjoy every moment as the years fly by so quickly. Rhian x

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  1270. Congratulations on 10 years! I only came across your blog in the last year, but it has become one of my favourites. Your designs as well as your photography are stunning. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

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  1271. Congratulations Julie! I love your rabbits, and have just bought the Boy Bunny to make for an imminent new arrival. Thank you! and best wishes for many, many more happy years of blogging x

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  1275. Happy Anniversary. This post was such a lovely summary of the last decade, very inspirational. I’m looking forward to the next 10 years of blog posts! Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your wonderful creations x

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  1276. I always look forward to your posts. Your knitted animals always make me smile and make the ‘down’ days seem so much better. Keep up the good work. One day I will get round to knitting a pattern or two of yours but winning one of your knitted creations would be the icing on the cake. Here’s to the next 10 years. Congratulations Julie.

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  1277. Congratulations on 10 years of beautiful inspired creativity! I love your blog and the sense of simplicity and comfort you regularly convey. I work with severely autistic children everyday and understand first hand how demanding and exhausting and incredibly rewarding teaching and caring for them can be. I admire you not only for your creativity but for the patience, love and care you share with all of us – even when your own emotional well must be running dry. Your patterns are just lovely and I want to knit them all – just for me! I would love to win one! i am CTChris on Ravelry.

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  1279. I love your post. I already have purchased one of your pattern but have not yet started it yet 🙂
    Look forward to follow you for the next 10 years 😉

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  1280. So happy to see how well you have coped and how a constant worry has (hopefully) turned into a pleasurable experience for you. I was with you from the stsrt and have all of your patterns!
    Penny
    x

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  1281. Happy Anniversary! I love reading your blog and adore every animal you knit. It is so obvious that you put your heart into each! I also get inspired by your continued struggles and honesty in raising a special needs child. It takes a person of great fortitude and love.

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  1283. congratulations! I enjoy reading your blog and have knit several of your patterns with great pleasure. In fact, seeing your knitting made me try yet again to master the art of knitting and this time I succeeded! One of my first knits was your tiny bunny pattern…

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  1284. Hi Julie,
    Congratulations on 10 years of blogging. I first came across your blog when you featured that beautiful blue and fawn blanket that you had just completed. I hadn’t crocheted for many years but your blanket inspired me! I dug out some yarn and started I think with some simple granny squares. I haven’t looked back and rediscovering the joy of knitting and crocheting has been a lifesaver. Thank you so much! Hilaryx

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  1285. Congrats on 10 years! I LOVE your patterns. I bought my first one in January and have made 3 boy elephants and 1 girl elephant, and I just started my 3rd girl bunny. I have some very happy grandchildren! Thank you!

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  1289. Congratulations Julie! I can’t believe it’s been ten years already! I’ve been following your blog since nearly the beginning, your posts have brought joy, inspiration and even tears at times. Thank you for sharing your talent and and beautiful photos and words with us. And thank you for giving me the opportunity to test knit a cupcake for you many years ago 🙂 Here’s to many many more years of your wonderful blog Julie. Love to you all, Rosy

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  1292. I would dearly love to win one of your creations as I have admired them for years now. Thank you for this chance.
    Sincerely,
    Dana

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  1293. Wow! Look how fast the comments have come in! I can’t say anything that hasn’t been said literally a thousand times, but I do love your work both in your knitting and the incredible warmth of your photographs. I hope you continue to blog for many, many years. It’s like a warm, friendly place to come to for me.

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  1294. I just want to say how much I love your blog. I randomly stumbled upon it while on Pinterest on day and I look forward to when you post. I am definitely going to use the 25% off code to buy a pattern, as I have been meaning too. And would love to be eneter into your draw. Thank you for all your inspiring ideas!

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  1295. Having recently retired I can indulge my love of crafting – sewing, crocheting and knitting are my favourites so I am following new blogs and one being yours. My first grandson is due in November so would love to win one of your animals.

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  1297. You should be immensely proud of all you have achieved in your life in the past 10 years! Thank you so much for the happiness you have given to so many in all corners of the world.

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  1299. Dear Julie,
    When I found your blog a year ago I read every post. I have bought patterns and knit 15 of your sweet creatures. Thank you for your amazing creativity and the love for your family and the world around you that you are willing to share. I give one of your animals to each of my friends as they become grandmothers to celebrate the new stage in their lives.
    Geraldine Van de Kleut

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  1303. Happy Anniversary !!
    I love your blog and your designs are amazing. I especially love the clothes you make for them. One of the things I loved as a child was dressing my teddy bear and dolls. I am now wanting to pass this on to my Grandson.
    Thank you for sharing your life with so many people xxx

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  1304. Congratulations! That’s a wonderful achievement. There must be magic in your fingers – thank you so much for sharing your art. To many, many more years x Regina

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  1309. Congratulations, Julie, on this wonderful milestone! Thank you for sharing both your life and your wee little family of friends with us. You have certainly enriched my life! 🙂

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  1310. Happy 10-years anniversary ,and thanks for all inspirations and very cute animal and patterns

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  1312. You are such an inspiration in many ways. Thank you for sharing your life experiences and your wonderful crafting talents with us. Happy blogging anniversary!

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  1313. Julie, I truly have tears in my eyes just reading about your ten-year journey in blogging, knitting,gardening,and life with your family (and your chickens). Your blog is at the top of my list. Thank you for sharing yourself and your talents.

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  1314. Congratulations Julie and thank you for sharing your life, your stunning photos and exquisite creations with all of us. You are a blessing and an inspiration!

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  1316. It’s no wonder that such lovely creations come from such a lovely person. Thank you for sharing! I can relate on so many levels.

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  1317. Your work is exquisite. I don’t think I have ever seen such beautiful knitted animals. Congratulations on your achievements.

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  1319. Julie, thank you for sharing your beautiful animals with all of the world! I look forward to seeing what you create over the next 10 years.

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  1320. I’ve been reading your blog for about 5 years. When you started selling your patterns I was lucky enough to find Julie Barker to help me with my first bunny, elephant, and kitty. Thank you for letting us join you in knitting these sweet little animals!

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  1324. Happy Anniversary, Julie! I have admired your work for a very long time and am looking forward to the next chapter of reading your blog and seeing what animals you create. There is a special child I know who would adore receiving one of your beautiful animals. Cheers and best wishes!

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  1325. To quote one of my favorite authors Gretchin Rubin- “the days are long but the years are short” congratulations on 10 beautiful years of life!

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  1326. Thank you for your patterns. The little animals have brought me peace and happiness. I atarted having heart issues in January. While in the hospital I knit a rabbit with a heart dress. It is hard to worry while following a pattern. I have given your animals as gifts. Usually upon request. Recently to a pair of preemie twins with many issues. Your work is a gift that keeps on giving. Happy Anniversary!

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  1329. Congratulations on your Blogversary ! Your work is just fabulous and I am sure you inspire so many people who, like yourself, have so many problems to ‘juggle’, you really are an inspiration to us all ! Thank you for the opportunity of being able to win one of your lovely creations. I look forward to reading many more of your Blogs ! Janet x

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  1330. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary. I love reading your blog and seeing your adorable animals. Thank you for the discount code. I’m hopping right over to Ravelry to see which pattern(s) I’ll buy today!

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  1331. Congratulations on your Blogging Anniversary! Your blog has been such a great source of inspiration over 10 years and I hope you can keep posting for us to continue sharing your delightful work! It’s very kind of you to give away 2 of your lovely knitted animals, if only I could win one of them for my 1 month old son!!! I hope you can sell the otherw very soon because I’ve always been too late to your etsy sales and never been lucky enough to win the opportunity of buying one of them on your blog raffles. Lots of love from Spain

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  1334. It seems so many bloggers are leaving their blgs recently, 10 years is quite a feat and I know we’re all so glad you’re still sharing with us, I’m still not at the level where I feel if be able to knit one of your designs but I will some time I’m sure!

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  1336. Thank you, Julie! You are an inspiration and your talent is astounding… I’m off to make, yet another, little hedgehog – my standard baby gift.❤️

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  1338. Julie it’s been a long time but I am still a fan & think about you & your family across the pond.
    Even though I have your patterns there is just something so special & magical about your originals that only love can produce so please enter me into your drawing for Spencer who is now 10yrs old too!
    XOXO Shawn Mary – Atlanta

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  1340. You are such an inspiration, both in your attitude and gusto for life, and your wonderful patterns and creative spirit. It always puts a smile on my face when I realise there is a new post from you. Ingelise

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  1342. Congratulations Julie, thank you so very much for your wonderful blog. Please enter me into the competition, I would love to win one of your adorable little animals for my little granddaughter.

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  1347. Hello. I love all your beautiful creations. Next year I will be grandmother for the first time and ” wau” if I could give one of your bunnys to that little boy. 💕

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  1349. oh I’m glad you’re not stopping….when I started to read this post I thought ‘oh no’! I love having a browse and have loved knitting your Christmas stockings, miniature bunnies and hedgehogs. Congratulations- how ten years does fly!

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  1350. I love your work. Your animals are beautiful. Thank you very much for inspiration. Congrats on the anniversary 🙂

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  1352. Julie, Congratulations on your Anniversary! I admire your lovely work so much. It is something I would love to learn to do! I know the challenge of living with Autism too. You are handling it with grace. xxxoooElizabeth

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  1353. Congratulations on celebrating your 10-year anniversary! Many people are thankful that you found this as a way to fill your time. You have been blessed with a talent and it’s wonderful that you share it with others. You bring joy to many people.

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  1354. I love reading your blog and gazing at your beautiful characters. You are indeed a very talented lady!
    Happy anniversary!!

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  1355. Hi Julie – congrats on 10 years of blogging, of making your beautiful little animals and raising your two gorgeous children. I’m shocked to see how long I’ve been reading your blog, I recognize more than a few of those headers!! As always, I would be incredibly happy if I won one of your little creatures. Thank you for doing this generous giveaway!
    Julie :o)

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  1357. Everything you do is beautiful! I often look at your blog just to see your lovely photographs. They bring great joy to my day!

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  1360. What beautiful creations! I would love the opportunity to win a hand knitted monkey from you for my little one to hold and do the actions when we sing our 5 little monkeys song.

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  1363. Happy Anniversary! Thank you for sharing your patterns. I’ve made over a dozen of them, and they are always a hit. Looking forward to others!

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  1365. Congratulations Julie!!! Thank you so much for sharing with us your talent!!! I enjoy every single one of your posts… and are getting much better with the animal’s feet!!! xoxoxox

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  1366. It would be an honour to be gifted one of your ‘little cotton rabbits’ that has been handmade with such care and love 🙏🏼

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  1367. It is hard to put in words just how uplifted it makes me feel that you have done so deservedly well, all through your blogging and through your talent for knitting and devising the patterns. I love knitting the animals you have thought up but I adore the clothes and shoes. I know you have given such pleasure to me and to many, many more avid knitters. Here’s hoping to many more successful years for both you and your family; cheers to your indomitable spirit.

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  1368. I would love to be entered in your drawing. I have many of your patterns but have difficulty in some areas. I would love to see up close how yours are put together. It would be a tremendous help. Thanks so much!

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  1369. When I see new posts in my Feedly, your blog is the first one I read. I read for the knitting, the gardening, the parenting, and the natural world that you show us up close. Thank you. You have shared so much—your artist’s eye, your beautiful creations, your challenges as a parent—everything is so appreciated and inspiring. Here’s to (at least) another 10 years😊.

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  1370. Thank you so much for your beautiful patterns and blog. I am in my happy place when I am knitting up one of them. Congratulations on 10 years and we are very hopeful for many more!
    Take care ❤

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  1374. Happy 10th anniversary love reading what you have to say and looking at your knitted animals and projects. The colours are always so pretty.

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  1376. Congratulations! I follow your blog since your first days of blogging. Somehow I feel connected with you since I’ve a daughter with autism too. One day I hope to knit one of your animals.

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  1379. Congratulations Julie on your tenth anniversary. Thanks for the lovely posts, the beautiful animals and for being generous in sharing your patterns. Wishing you many more years of happy blogging and creativity.

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  1380. Hi Congratulations on 10 years of blogging. I discovered your wonderful patterns early this year ( i have many now) I made Mike Mouse and he is admired by many. I hope to make all the pets but i must finish some of my WIP’s first!! I would like to attend a ‘stitching up class if you have any dates at Black Sheep Wools in the not too distant future. September the third was a momentous day for me too…. my wedding day 39 years ago.

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  1381. I just found your website and your wonderful knittings on instagram. I am absolutely impressed by your work and wish you all the best for the next 10 years to come. Happy Anniversary!
    Greetings,
    Theresa

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  1382. Congratulations Julie. Your animals bring incredible joy to everyone who sees them. Thank you for sharing them with us…and an even bigger thank you for sharing your life’s journey. Here’s to the next 10 years!

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  1383. What a kind pleasure it has been watching both your family and your fuzzies evolve, through the years.
    Wishes for many more years of enjoyment on both counts and a warm thank you for sharing your talents
    With knitters round the globe ~ warm hugs, Kate

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  1391. Thank you for continuing your blog. It’s one of the first knitting-related blogs I started reading, and as with all good blogs, it is many-faceted and always interesting. And I love seeing the beautiful animals you knit!

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  1392. Hi. I am currently in the process of knitting the girl rabbit. I absolutely love your patterns and wish you all the best with your next 10 years of blogging. It is always a delight to see what you are creating. I would love to be entered into the draw. Good luck to everyone and may you continue to blog and inspire us with your designs.
    Jackie xx

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  1395. I say if you can’t get a real bunny yours are the next best thing!!! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us 😀

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  1397. Happy 10th blog anniversary, raising a glass of elderflower juice to the next ten.
    Wishing your young man a year filled with happy times this school year
    xx

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  1398. I have a couple of little people who would love to share one of your beautiful animals. Thank you for the chance of winning one. Thanks for offering the discount too.

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  1399. I love your blog. Your little animals are so adorable and I would love to learn to make them. I am trying to teach myself to knit, and so far can only cast on and make the basic knit stich. At this time when I see what you can do it all looks amazing to me. I hope to enjoy many more years of your blog.

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  1400. I love your little animals and have a few of your patterns. buth till now i never made one because my english is not so good. i want to congratulate with your blog. most of the time i have read it. i wish you and your family all the best. and i wish i win!!!!

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  1403. I have been reading your blog for soooooo long that you have become a dear friend to me. Please: keep writting!

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  1404. Happy Anniversary! I love your blog and your sweet creations. I will certainly be taking advantage of your generous pattern discount as I have wanted to try them for a while now. Thank you for a wonderful giveaway.

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  1405. Congratulations on your anniversary. I’ve only very recently found you and your blog and enjoy reading it very much. Your creations are beautiful. I’ll hopefully be tagging along for the next 10 years!

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  1406. 10 years ! Wow. Congratulations. I have read your blog since 2010 and have thoroughly enjoyed each post. Thank you for taking the time to write.

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  1407. Happy Anniversary ! Your blog is a source of encouragement for all be it for knitting or coping with life in general. Thank you

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  1408. I am new to your blog and your wonderful patterns! I am working on your lovely Christmas stocking patterns for gifts this Christmas and then I am going to try knitting some rabbits. Every time I go to your blog and see the pictures of your lovely creation, it makes me smile and it makes me happy. I hope to do the same to the children that I knit mine for.
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent , heartwarming blog and beautiful photography with us.
    Sending you best wishes and happy thoughts!!!!!
    Nancy

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  1409. My heart was palpitating until I read “as I start my second decade…” Phew! I did not want you to say goodbye to us but I had a couldn’t shake the feeling of dread. I felt you were building up to a blog retirement announcement. I work with Autistic children in my career so it wasn’t a stretch to believe you might need a break. I am so happy the blog brings you as much joy as I receive. You deserve it. Thank you for sharing your gifts and creative skills with your readers. Wishing you a fulfilling decade ahead.

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  1414. Your patterns and animals are adorable! Would love to win one! Thank you for the giveaway and sharing your amazing talent

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  1415. Congratulations Julie I have read your blog for many years. You are truly an inspirational and talented lady. I tried to buy one of your knitted treasures many years ago, to win one would be wonderful.
    Thank you
    Dorothyxx

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  1416. I have been with you for about eight of those years and have appreciated you sharing your life so much. Here’s to another ten…..
    Losh x

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  1418. Congrats on your blogaversary! I admire anyone who can maintain a blog for longer then a week… It is such a challenge to post regularly… Especially when life and personal matters intrude! You are a very talented knitter, excellent photographer, and I’m sure a spectacular mom… I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog, and hope it continues for at least another 10 years. Hugs from USA!

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  1419. Your blog is one of just a few hat I follow regularly. I think you have a unique talent….your color combos are exquisite and I actually made an afghan using your color palettes. Thank you for sharing your love of life, knitting and gardening.

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  1420. Happy anniversary Julie! What a lot you’ve packed in to a decade, you should be rightly proud of yourself. My son is starting school this week, so I have a little inkling as to how you were feeling about the changes/worries/anxieties 10 years ago. Long live your blog, I do love ‘visiting’ you!

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  1421. I’ve admired your beautiful creations for a long time, and dream of a little bunny of my own! Congratulations on 10 years!!

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  1423. Congratulations on your blogging anniversary! Hopefully you will continue to blog and design, I really love the animals you design and I’m glad you made them into patterns so I could try my hand at them as well (I’ve made a few and have the pattern for more, the ones I made turned out great (even though I say so myself) which was so easy due to your clear instructions).
    And also thank you for the personal touch toward people that react, ask questions or even just buy a pattern from you.

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  1424. Happy 10th anniversary.l was introduced to knitting by my grandmother many years ago but it seemed to fall out of fashion,that was until l discovered your animals l am happy to be hooked again.keep up the good work x

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  1425. Happy 10th Anniversary Julie!!! I admire your strength as a mom and your love for your children.
    And thank you for sharing your gifts with the world.
    Here is to 10 more amazing years as a mom and an artist.
    Thank you, Tracy

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  1426. 🎈🎂 Congratulations on your 10th blogging birthday Julie! 🎂🎈 It has been so lovely to follow you and your work over the many years since I first stumbled across it! Thank you for also giving me the inspiration to start out on my own blogging journey too! Here’s to many more years blogging! 😊 x

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  1427. 🎈🎂 Congratulations on your 10th blogging birthday Julie! 🎂🎈 It has been so lovely to follow you and your work over the many years since I first stumbled across it! Thank you for also giving me the inspiration to start out on my own blogging journey too! Here’s to many more years blogging! 😊 x

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  1428. 🎈🎂 Congratulations on your 10th blogging birthday Julie! 🎂🎈 It has been so lovely to follow you and your work over the many years since I first stumbled across it! Thank you for also giving me the inspiration to start out on my own blogging journey too! Here’s to many more years blogging! 😊 x

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  1429. 🎈🎂 Congratulations on your 10th blogging birthday Julie! 🎂🎈 It has been so lovely to follow you and your work over the many years since I first stumbled across it! Thank you for also giving me the inspiration to start out on my own blogging journey too! Here’s to many more years blogging! 😊 x

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  1430. 🎈🎂 Congratulations on your 10th blogging birthday Julie! 🎂🎈 It has been so lovely to follow you and your work over the many years since I first stumbled across it! Thank you for also giving me the inspiration to start out on my own blogging journey too! Here’s to many more years blogging! 😊 x

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  1431. 🎈🎂 Congratulations on your 10th blogging birthday Julie! 🎂🎈 It has been so lovely to follow you and your work over the many years since I first stumbled across it! Thank you for also giving me the inspiration to start out on my own blogging journey too! Here’s to many more years blogging! 😊 x

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  1432. 🎈🎂 Congratulations on your 10th blogging birthday Julie! 🎂🎈 It has been so lovely to follow you and your work over the many years since I first stumbled across it! Thank you for also giving me the inspiration to start out on my own blogging journey too! Here’s to many more years blogging! 😊 x

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  1433. 🎈🎂 Congratulations on your 10th blogging birthday Julie! 🎂🎈 It has been so lovely to follow you and your work over the many years since I first stumbled across it! Thank you for also giving me the inspiration to start out on my own blogging journey too! Here’s to many more years blogging! 😊 x

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  1434. 🎈🎂 Congratulations on your 10th blogging birthday Julie! 🎂🎈 It has been so lovely to follow you and your work over the many years since I first stumbled across it! Thank you for also giving me the inspiration to start out on my own blogging journey too! Here’s to many more years blogging! 😊 x

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  1435. There are not words to express what your words and your sharing of your talents have meant to me….ten years ago this week my Jack left for school too, Jack and Toby could be twins. I am alone physically and emotionally mostly because if my dear sons diagnoses, but except for feeling and knowing there’s You, another Mum who is succeeding and flourishing and so so strong (not to mention beautifully talented). Thank you for demonstrating that our sons are precious and special and inspirational. I almost daily review the Nov 2012 post, it is my devotional. And please don’t ever stop blogging, I don’t know what I’d do. Thank you so much. Bethe from my heart in Wisonsin USA

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  1437. Joyeux Anniversaire à Julie and to all her Little Cotton Creations !
    You all are so sweet and precious. 😉
    Bravo !!!

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  1438. Autism, knitting, baking and ten years of blogging, dear Julie many, many congratulations, what a decade full of so many positive outcomes for both yourself and for all who read your blog, delight in your little creations and wonderful patterns. Very best wishes for the next ten years!
    Marilyn

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  1439. You are truly an inspiration! Love you outlook on life and creativity – would love to give a good home to one of your creations. Looking forward to reading your blog for another 10 years!

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  1442. Love your blog, such an inspirational and talented individual. Love your knitted friends and enjoy your patterns! Keep blogging!

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  1443. I love your Blog! I have knit up many bunnies for gifts and everyone loves them! Thank you for making the patterns available. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary!

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  1444. Your patterns and animals are amazing!! It’s clear how much work goes into each one. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging!

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  1446. Sending you lots of aloha from Hawaii. You can’t imagine how much your work and your endless patience and courage has inspired me.

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  1447. I started blogging in 2007, and I had already discovered the wonderful world of little cotton rabbits. I will admit, I have wanted one of these little animals as long as I’ve been aware of them. I’ve just never been quite fast enough to get one! I have always enjoyed reading your positive thoughts and especially have I enjoyed those wonderful animals your create, each with its own distinct personality. They are unique.

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  1454. 10 years! Wow that has gone by so fast! You are truly an inspiration. I don’t know where you find the time to create your fantastic animals. Here’s to the next 10 years. X

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  1456. It has been a pleasure to watch your work grow, and your life progress. I wish you and Toby all the best. I would love to give one of your wonderful creations a home! Please enter me in the giveaway.

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  1457. As a mum all things are possible. Thank you for proving this in such a creative and special way. Here’s to the next 10 years and another anniversary! xx

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  1460. Congratulations !
    I love your blog and seeing all the little animals that you come up with.
    Id love to win one of your animals for my wee granddaughter’s display shelf.

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  1462. I ‘m just a knitting beginner, but you animals are lovely !!!
    thanks for the chance to win one of them !!!

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  1467. Oh my, TEN years ??? (where did time go …)
    Your patterns are just gorgeous and I’m glad I found
    you some years ago ! Hope you keep up “the good work”
    a bit longer ?!?!
    Happy bogaversary !

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  1468. You are à magic woman who can create these wounderful rabbits. I am happy with your patterns but the finish is not comparable to yours. And the dresses are lovely in soft colour s. I wish you a long creative life. All the best to you and your family!

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  1469. Happy anniversary and I have to say I have loved your rabbits ever since I first saw them. They are wonderful and you are so talented.

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  1470. Beautiful and cute animals. I am knitting a cat and rabbit for my daughters. After that my 6 year olds handicapped friend is getting a bear for her birthday.

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  1471. Congratulations,you’re blog always inspires and your creations always amaze me. I have all you’re patterns but to have something made by you would just be amazing. Best wishes x

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  1473. I don’t have children–or grandkids–but somehow your little rabbits have stolen my heart. I have a half dozen “in progress” and at least that many requests from kids in the neighborhood! Thank you, thank you!

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  1474. Your work is adorable! I’ve found you on Pinterest and have just introduced my owm Mum to your darling bunnies, etc. We both fell instantly in love. Bless you and your family and a very happy anniversary to you!

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  1476. I only hope you are fully aware of the pleasure and joy you give to so many, in so many different ways. Here’s to the next decade! Thankyou, Julie.

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  1477. Happy Anniversary! I started reading your blog 8 years ago when I fell pregnant and started knitting. Your knitting is beautiful and such lovely writing style. Well done for keeping it up!

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  1478. hi Julie, congratulations on your anniversary. I love to read your blog and see your lovely work. You are so very clever and such a kind lady. Thank you for the chance to win one of your beautiful animals. best wishes love from Carol xxx

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  1479. Congratulations love your blog, be it about knitting, cooking,chickens or the children, you certainly a woman to admire.

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  1480. Just discovered your blog and I love it. Felt so at home and wished you were my neighbor. Just purchased several of your patterns through Ravelry and can’t wait to knit them up for my granddaughter.
    Best wishes to you and your family and much happiness!
    Flo McCormack

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  1481. Have really enjoyed your blog and knitted creations. The trials and tribulations of a family with severe autistic child is not lost on me, an Occupational Therapist in Australia. Hats off to you!

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  1482. Congratulations in 10 wonderful years of blogging. You have keep me company for most of that time. Your patterns and style have inspired and encourage my. Thanks for that
    Elizabeth

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  1484. Felices diez años! Tu nos has hecho felices a nosotros con esos hermosos animales de punto que amé aprender y tejer gracias a tus patrones.
    Deseo para ti y tu familia, muchos años más de felicidad!
    Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina 🙂

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  1487. Congratulations and thank you for all your wonderful patterns, beautiful photos and eloquent blogs which bring us all so much pleasure. Good luck to you all!
    Sleepyhollow51 xxx

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  1489. thank you for sharing your talents and time with us. Would love to see a spaniel type dog for your next pattern.
    Here’s to another 10 years.

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  1490. Your blog is a real pick me up and your little creatures are amazing. Wishing you and your family health and happiness xx

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  1491. Congrats on your 10 year anniversary! I can’t remember when I first discovered your blog, but I always look forward to your posts. You have such a comforting blog “voice” … soft yet strong, and full of gentle, honest truth from the heart. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

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  1492. I have had the privilege of following your blog for most of your 10 years. You are an amazing mother and talent. I have purchased nearly all of your patterns and treasure them. Thank you for the gift of making your precious animal patterns available to all of us. Happy 10 year anniversary. I’m excited to see what the next 10 will bring. I love the photography on your blog – it’s always a treat to see the beauty in nature and your creativity.

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  1493. I’m a relatively new follower, but I have really enjoyed your blog so far! Your knitted animals are so cute. Thanks for sharing them, and your life with us!

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  1494. Congratulations on your 10 years of blogging!! Your blogging, knitting, and life are amazing to me. I wish you continued success, love, and robust days! ❤

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  1495. I love reading your blog and greatly admire your knitted animals, particularly the bunnies. Our own beloved rabbit, Bobbin, has recently died after ten years of being a loyal and charming friend and companion. He is greatly missed.
    All the best for you and your family.

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  1496. I’ve been reading you for just about the whole time and have so enjoyed watching your children grow and have seeing what you are knitting!

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  1497. Congratulations on your ten years of blogging! It truely is one of the special ones – heartfelt, creative and original. I’ve loved making several egg cosy bunnies and working on a little girl bunny now! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us 🙂 xxxx

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  1498. 10 years! Wow! That’s amazing! It is always lovely to see what you write about and create. Here’s to a wonderful second decade.

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  1499. Absolutely love these adorable little creations. Me and my mom have always entered these giveaways and we are always in awe of the cuteness!!! I’m entering this one for her, this would be a dream come true:) Congrats on 10 years xxx

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  1500. I just love all your wee animals, each with endearing character. So glad your son began school and thus you began to enter our lives with your lovely patterns. I always look forward to see what’s new.

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  1503. Love your attitude, your writing, and your sweet little animals. Your photography takes my breath away. Keep doing what you’re doing!! ❤

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  1506. Well done on producing such a wonderful blog, full of gentle observation , warmth and equisite skill .

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  1507. Congrats from Evanston, IL. I have enjoyed your blog for the past 5 years. Amazing to see how your children have grown. Love your blog.

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  1509. Congratulations on your 10 years blogging!! I recently found your blog and I was so pleased to find another knitter who has an autistic child. I don’t have any buddies who knit (or even crochet) and being a special needs parent is isolating. Just finding your blog made me feel like I wasn’t alone. Thank you for sharing your experiences (and your gorgeous knitted animals)!!

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  1512. Viva Little Cotton Rabbits! Happy anniversary! Many thanks for sharing your life, lovely creations and patterns.

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  1514. I look forward to your blog and the beautiful creations you make. We all have busy lives and challenges to face but you are certainly and inspiration to so many to take time for yourself and do something for yourself – knitting. Happy Anniversary and thank you for your wonderful blog.
    I would love to have one of your creations to cherish for years to come.

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  1515. Happy anniversary Julie. I love your blog. Your animals are so cute. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

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  1516. Happy 10th anniversary….
    Always love your knitting creations…. And thanks for,the opportunity to be able to maybe own one of your wee darlings…..

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  1517. Huge congrats on your 10 year milestone. My little one has her first day of junior kindergarten on Tuesday and I’m so excited for this new chapter in our lives to start.

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  1518. I love reading your blog and looking at your beautiful creations. I have a couple of your patterns. Your blog is really the only blog I read, the photos are truly inspiring and delightful. Look forward to another decade and more!

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  1520. Your work has been wonderful to follow..as a knitter and bunny lover! I’m so glad you are keeping up your blog while others have gone to other means of tracking projects/communicating.
    Cheers to 10 + more!

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  1523. Congratulations on your blog and your beautiful knitting patterns and finding such a wonderful outlet for your creativity! I’ve been following your blog for years.

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  1529. Happy 10th anniversary Julie! Your work and blog inspire so many of us in so many different ways. Thank you for creating these little cuties and for making the patterns available for all to enjoy.

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  1530. Julie,
    Absolutely amazed at how you let your soul shine despite hardships. You should stand proud constantly!
    Jen

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  1531. Julie, Happy Anniversary!! You have the loveliest knitted animals in the whole of this enchanted kingdom! I’d love for a chance to be entered in your giveaway. My husband and I are team truck drivers who travel all over the US and if I were to be so honored as to be chosen, we would give your creation a fun, loving, and nomadic trucking life! I wish you and your family all the happiness in the world, Karen

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  1537. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary….I have enjoyed seeing all of your beautiful creations. If I get my name pulled out of the hat, please re-draw, as even thou I love your creations I don’t have any little children or grandchildren (yet) to share your creations with. Maybe the winner will have small children who will delight in one of your creatures.

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  1539. That explains why you feel like an old friend! I’ve followed since the start, and still tell my friends about the many times I set my alarm for the wee hours, when you were releasing a set of knit treasures. I never was able to purchase one, but I’ve knit a few, and you’ve inspired me along the way, in your gentle way. Happy Anniversary Julie ❤️

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  1540. Your blog is one of the first I started following and was the reason I wanted to learn how to knit! You bring such inspiration with your blog as you share your journey and your talents. Thank you.

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  1541. Happy tenth birthday of blogging to Little Cotton Rabbits. Your work is beautiful Julie and is admired from all over the world.

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  1543. Whenever I visit your blog I always come away feeling inspired. Here’s to many more years of your gorgeous patterns and thoughtful insights on family life. x

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  1544. Thank you for writing this blog! Keep doing it!
    I have always admired your animals but also the other things you knit.
    Thank you and happy blogversary!
    Eva

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  1547. Oh my goodness, so many comments!
    Congratulations for ten years. I love stopping by to look at the beautiful photographs and the sweet knitted creatures. Hopefully the random number generator will pick me!

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  1548. Gefeliciteerd met je 10 jarig bestaan. Ik volg altijd vol liefde jouw blog en ben groot fan van je patronen. Heb ze allemaal. Maar hoe tof zou het zijn als ik een echte Little Cotton Rabbits in huis zou mogen verwelkomen! Ik doe graag mee metje give waay en hoop dat ik kans maak. Liefs * Haakjuffie *

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  1549. host.mediart.com.au. Always enjoy your family stories and the development of new animal designs-I feel I am peeking through a part-opened door. You are so generous and inspiring.I shall keep peeking!

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  1553. Many congratulations on your anniversary! Thank you for the patterns – my son loves the fox I knitted for him.

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  1556. Happy Anniversary! I haven’t been with you for all of those ten years, only around eight, but I have always been inspired by your creativity and willingness to share not only the beauty in your life, but also the challenges. Very best wishes to you and your family.

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  1557. you are an inspiration, i am at the moment making bride and groom cats for some special friends, i just love making these toys , thankyou

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  1560. Your animals are all so beautiful in their little clothes , congratulations on 10 years of blogging and now I am going to hop over to ravelry and choose my pattern. Thank you for the inspiration :-).

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  1563. Congratulations Julie on your 10th anniversary. You have helped many of us get through difficult times. I’m looking forwards to the next 10 years of wonderful creations.

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  1565. Congratulations on the anniversary!! You’re designs and colours are beautiful!and the patterns are so well written! Look forward to seeing more over the next decade 🙂

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  1566. Я обожаю ваших животных каждый раз море вдохновения!
    С огромной радостью участвую)
    И вам желаю творческого вдохновения!

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  1567. Bonjour….thank you for sharing your life and talents…happy anniversary…kindest regards from Beaconsfield, Canada

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  1569. Congratulations, Julie! I’ve enjoyed reading your inspiring blog for a few years now. I recently made my first little knitted animal and really enjoyed both the process and the result. You clearly put an awful lot of work into your lovely patterns and I’m looking forward to knitting more of them.

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  1570. Congrats on ten years, and on to another ten… Let’s hope that by then, I have learned to knit (more properly then I do now) and can make my own LCR critters 😀 😉

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  1571. Your knitting is beautiful. I bought one of your patterns but haven’t got around to knitting the rabbit yet but hope to soon. Thank you for sharing your family and selling your patterns. I always look forward to reading your posts.Wishing you all the best for the next 10 years!

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  1573. Dear July, happy anniversary! I’m following your blog almost since the beginning! I have all your patterns! thanks for your generosity, I would love to have one of your cute babies at home :*

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  1575. Congratulations with your blog-anniversary! I really like to read your blog and I love your knitted animals, so I bought some patterns a while ago to give it a try myself. Haven’t started yet though.
    I hope you will continue blogging for many more years!
    Evelien

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  1576. Thanks for everything you have done and shared over the last ten years. Would love to win one of your wonderful creations !

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  1578. I have enjoyed your blog and gorgeous knitting for years now. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Your little animals always make me smile and you are one very talented lady.

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  1580. Congratulations on 10 years. Your animals are so very sweet. They each have their own personality… I love them all.

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  1583. I would love to be included in the draw please. I adore your lovely little animals. You are very talented and clever. I am not ashamed to say I would have to keep such adorable little ones for myself should I be lucky enough to win. Thanks for the very kind giveaway.

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  1584. Happy Anniversary! I love your blog and I love the rabbits you make! They are so cute and beautiful! The only thing that i miss at my home is a little rabbit you made! Keep on blogging, best Danielle xx

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  1585. Julie, I have only been following you for a couple of years but have enjoyed “getting to know” you and your family. Thank you so much for sharing your life and your darling animals! Happy Anniversary!

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  1586. wow these are amazing you are so talented ! ive only just discovered your blog but have enjoyed reading so far !

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  1588. Happy Anniversary Julie!
    I enjoy your blog, there is an easy elegance about you. I love the photos you post of your home and garden and about your days. Your animals are so cute and although I am a very basic knitter, I have one of your patterns and know that one day, I will dive in and “just do it”. Good luck and here’s to many more posts!

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  1590. Hi Julie, Thank you for brightening our days with your thoughts, activities and wonderfully sweet critters. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging.

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  1592. Hi Julie
    Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary. I love your blog and your patterns. You are so talented. I would love to win one of your beautiful creations. Please keep writing your blog, it is such a joy to read x

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  1595. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary Julie. Love your blog and your beautiful creations! Thank you for sharing your patterns xx

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  1597. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary. I love to read a new post from you,your photos are so beautiful. Your animals are sooo gorgeous, you are super talented. Roll on the next 10 years of blogging. Sue x

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  1598. Congratulations on your 10 years!! I love your knitting! I’m your fan. From Argentina, all muy love and… Here’s to the next 10 years!!

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  1599. Oh my. Your little animals are so cute & I so don’t know how to knit, I am crossing my fingers.
    I have try and try to blog but it is not my thing 😉
    Anyway, thanks for this giveaway & happy birthday to your blog.

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  1600. Happy anniversary Julie! Love your work and thank you so much for creating all your beautiful patterns for us to knit your sweet sweet little animals. Thank you for the chance to win and the coupon code. Have a lovely day!

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  1602. I discovered your blog some time after you started it but I’ve really enjoyed seeing your creations, you choose such lovely colours too. Thanks for the occasional recipes too!

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  1603. Thank you for 10 years of blogging and wonderful creations. I was so excited to see this in my FB news feed. Congratulations!

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  1604. Thank you for 10 years of blogging and wonderful creations! I was so excited to see this in my FB news feed. Happy Anniversary!

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  1605. Love your rabbits not been lucky enough to purchase one yet but I have a pattern and intend to knit one or two myself. Love your blog and best wishes to you and your family.

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  1608. Hi Julie, I really look forward to reading your blog and lovely all your knitted animals and other goodies! I also enjoy your amazing photographs. I have found your upadtes of your son really useful, as I have been working with two autistic boys in a mainstream school. I can’t believe how much your two beautiful children have grown over the years I have been reading your Little Cotton Rabbits blog. Best wishes to you and your family.

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  1609. Thank you for 10 years of blogging and your wonderful creations. I was so excited when I saw this in my FB news feed! Happy Anniversary!

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  1611. I’ve been following you since I started knitted about eight years ago…. Love your animals and I consider you my English friend! I just retired from 30 years of teaching students with disabilities and hope to enjoy knitting many more animals,
    Gayle💕

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  1612. What a generous giveaway. Congratulatory on ten years and, as I just discovered you via someone else’s instagram page, I an looking forward to many more!

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  1614. What a wonderful accomplishment to have found a way to channel your anxiety over Toby’s starting school into such a creative and beautiful endeavor that clearly has been a source of inspiration to thousands of others. How lucky your children are to have your example. I greatly respect and admire your diligence and generosity in sharing your creations and more importantly your story. I wish you the very best…may the next ten years be as fulfilling for your.

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  1615. Congratulations on 10 fantastic years and here’s to many more. Love the blogs and patterns great detail and easy to follow.

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  1616. I just adore your creations and your love of nature. I love the nature walks as much as the knitting talks. Congratulations on your first 10 years – here’s to another successful and beautiful 10!

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  1617. Happy Anniversary to you!! It has certainly been a joy to follow your blog and enjoy the wonderful patterns you write.

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  1619. What a wonderful blog you have created. It is just fun to look at, and read, and makes me want to knit outside the “box”. You are inspirational!!

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  1620. Julie, you continue to inspire us with your artistry, your honesty and your genuine love for all living things. Thank you for your continued sharing with those of us who have come to know you virtually. We hope we can continue to learn and grow alongside you.

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  1622. Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary Julie . I so look forward to your blog and to seeing what you have been creating and following along with you and your family . Life is hard at times and things are sent to test and try us , sometimes in the most impossible of ways . It’s so lovely sometimes being able to pour ones heart out to strangers when you also know these strangers also give you the strength you need 🙂 sometimes even in a way thtat family can’t as you have to be the strong one . Keep on blogging lovely lady . Take care . Love Susan . Xx

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  1623. Yours was one of the first blogs I followed when I started blogging eight years ago. Congratulations on sticking with it and bringing so many of us pleasure with your little knitted creatures. You’re an inspiration to many of us.

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  1625. Just love all the animals, they are so cute, bought some patterns and did knitting whilst caring for mum, sadly she passed away in July, but have just completed my first teddy and my teenagers love him, so thanks for all the lovely pictures, and also the pictures garden. xxx

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  1626. Little Cotton Rabbits is one of my favourite blog sites. Always a tonic of style,colour,inspiration,charm and real life.
    Every little animal is so lovingly and carefully crafted. Keep doing what you do Julie, I love it!
    Claire. F

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  1630. Happy Anniversary! I do so enjoy your blog and following your patterns. I find them a great distraction from my own health worries and concerns. You’ve created a great way to keep your mind active and are a wonderful example to others. Peta

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  1632. Congratulations Julie on reaching a decade of blogging! I found your blog a few years ago and love all your creations. My goal is to someday learn how to knit beyond the basics and purchase one of your patterns!

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  1633. Congratulations on ten years of blogging!l
    Love to read your posts and see the wonderful animals you make.I have boughtsome of your patterns but as yet haven’t had time to knit one.Would love to win one.Thanks for the chance.

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  1634. Hello Julie
    Happy blogaversary and thank you so much for starting your blog and for sharing your patterns. Yours was one of the first blogs I started reading 8 years ago and I remember your dilemma about whether to publish your patterns or not. I am so glad that you did, I am working on my 14th animal from your patterns at the moment, I have had so much joy from making them and they have been so loved by everyone who has had one. Thank you for inspiring us all and for your beautiful photos.
    With lots of love Alison x

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  1636. Hi Julie,
    I really enjoyed all these year reading your post! I learned a lot about living with an autistic and how you change the hard part of the life in a beautiful object! You are brave and I admire you so much!
    Congrat in yours ten year anniversary, and hoping for many years more!

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  1637. happy birthday my dear
    You are really wonderfull as your small animales that I love++++
    I realise only today that all the mails I wanted to send to you since so mamy years couldn t arrive because I was usiong the answers function of my iphone … and it was a no reply adress !!!!!
    so please accepte so many years of congratulations !
    I understand also why you never answered to my questions when I wanted to buy a baby elephant or a babay rabbit !!!!!
    Lots of love from paris
    val

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  1639. Grazie cara Julie per tutto l’amore cha ha messo nelle sue creazioni ! Entrare nel suo Blog mi ha reso felice in molti momenti per me pesanti.Quando ero un pò triste mi bastava guardare le sue creature di maglia e subito mi sentivo bene e nella gioia.
    Desidero farle un regalo speciale per questo importante anniversario, vorrei ricambiare il Bene che ho ricevuto da lei anche se non ci conosciamo : visiti questo sito che potrà essere un grande aiuto : www. bruno-groening.org
    For you Love and Peace

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  1642. Absolutely love your little animals. If I don’t win one, I may have to purchase a pattern and do my best. You do such beautiful work! Congratulations on your tenth anniversary of blogging.

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  1645. Congrats on your 10 Year Anniversary! I absolutely LOVE your patterns! Please continue to write & share your patterns. They are so much appreciated & so VERY FUN to knit!

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  1646. Sometime within the past year I clicked a button that allowed me to receive updates from your beautiful posts.
    I had no idea of what initially invited you to enter blogdom. I am so happy to learn the reasons on the occasion of your anniversary. This particular post adds a different depth to the joy I always find when notified via email that you’ve got a new post.
    What a wonderful decade has unfolded. Thanks for the sweet photo of the lads.
    Thanks also for your gentle, yet strong and sophisticated designs and joyful creativity. xo

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  1647. Your family of treasures are beyond adorable. Thank you for continuing to take the time to share all your blogs with us. Greatly appreciated. Much love to you and yours.

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  1649. 10 Years! Wow, I think I have followed you for a good many. Every week or so I pop in to see how you all are.
    Sending you warm hugs for a Happy Anniversary.
    Nell x

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  1650. Thank you for your blog. Thank you also for the lovely patterns. I have enjoyed knitting them and all of the little people who have received them have treasured them.

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  1652. I’m working on one of your patterns now – the bunny. I also have a child on the spectrum, and anything to keep us sane, right?!

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  1653. Dear Julie,
    A hearty congratulations plus a heart felt thank you for sharing as you have. I look forward to all your posts and your beautiful photographs.

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  1654. Congratulations on your 10 years, and here’s to many more! I love reading your blog and seeing your lovely photos and have enjoyed knitting up several of your little animals. Thank you for the 25% discount.

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  1655. Congratulations on your 10 year achievement. Your blog has helped many both near and afar. As for your amazing creations, thanks for the chance to win one.

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  1657. Time flies.
    I’d love to win one of your creatures. They are so beautiful.
    I can’t wait to buy your newest patterns.

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  1658. Congratulations on your 10-year anniversary! I discovered your blog a few years ago, and have always been inspired by your lovely patterns.

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  1659. Thank you for your creativity and your willingness to share your ups and downs with us. Sending you strength & best wishes from Canada.

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  1660. Julie, Greetings from Oklahoma! I love your blog,especially your pictures of the countryside and your chickens!

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  1661. Wow! 10 years of blogging- now that’s something to hang your hat on! And here’s the best thing, while you have found yourself a wonderful community, you have been a light to many of our days. I’ve so much enjoyed your blog since I found it! Here’s to another 10!

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  1663. Congratulations Julie, I love your blog…found it many, many years ago. Your talent, stories, everything about your blog is beautiful. Thank you.

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  1664. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary. I’m in love with all your sweet little animals. They have so much character. I love your blog with beautiful pictures. Onto the next 10 years with many more lovely characters to come!

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  1666. Ten years of blogging, woohoo!! Here’s to the next ten years Julie and thankYOU for your inspiring and incredible work you do
    Andre Watson

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  1668. Feliz aniversario!. He descubierto tu pagina hace un año y me encanta. Te he comprado unos cuantos patrones, que he de decir que son maravillosos y estoy haciendo animalitos para todos mis sobrinos. Ver tus creaciones y ponerlas en practica me desestresa y me reconforta. Sigue otros 10 años mas.

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  1672. Happy Anniversary Julie. I haven’t been with you all those years but have certainly enjoyed the last five or so. I look forward to the next ten years!
    Congratulations!
    B x

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  1676. Love your gorgeous patterns and my grandchildren love it when I knit them up so they have a special softie to cuddle. Congratulations on your blogging years.

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  1677. I have been following from the beginning and have laughed with you and wept with you,my godchildren all have a Bunny from your patterns aqnd now looking forward to the next ten years. Well done great blog. x

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  1678. Dear Julie, I learned to knit with your rabbits! Thank you so much for your creativeness and for sharing your beautiful patterns with us!

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  1679. Congratulations! I can’t believe I’ve been enjoying your blog for ten years! Thanks for answering my queries and most of all thank you for sharing your patterns!

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  1680. Happy 10 birthday ! Thank you for your wonderful blog, so inspiring !
    I love your lovely animals and their beautiful dresses !
    I hope your boy’s going well 🙂

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  1683. You are easily one of my favorite blogs that I stumbled on a few years back. It makes my day when I see a new post. Your little knitted animals have more than once made me want to attempt knitting again. Happy 10 year blogiversary, I hope you continue to share your life a while longer.

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  1684. Happy Anniversary! Thanks for sharing your creative art! I love knitting your patterns. Luckily I have got three happy receivers 😉

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  1690. Wow, the number of comments is amazing! Lots of others enjoy your blog, too. Thank you very much for this giveaway opportunity.

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  1691. That is a beautiful Retrospective, I follow you on instagram and I am always pleased by what you show us!
    Thank you for sharing you time with us and your life wtih kids and we know it is a big challenge sometimes. But it is so good to know we are never alone and sure you give strenght to others to continue!
    Have a great week,
    Rose, xx

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  1692. I’m so glad I found you and wished I had done so earlier. You’ve brought out the knitter in me. A skill that had been in there since Mum taught me as a child, but I never used to it’s full potential… til now! Your patterns inspire me every day and I’m happiest and calmest when I’m thinking of or creating my next little animal. I aspire to reach the levels of creativity and neatness which you display. Thank you so much for sharing your passion in your wonderful blog, your beautiful creations and of course your detailed pattern writing. Congratulations!x

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  1694. Congrats on your 10th anniversary! I love popping in to see your beautiful photography and gorgeous work, all very inspiring. Thank you!

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  1695. I absolutely love your sweet little peeps you create! They are so individual. What a great accomplishment you’ve earned!!! Congratulations!

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  1697. Hello! Thank you for offering a giveaway. The animals will certainly be treasured. I love following your blog. It makes me stop and smell the roses for a while. 🙂

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  1698. I can’t remember how I found you but I’ve been reading your blog for years. I admire your knitting skills and the beautiful animals you have created. I was thrilled when you started releasing the patterns for sale. I still haven’t tried to knit one, though I have several of your patterns. I must get that done soon. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway. 🙂

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  1699. Congratulations! Funny how things start out one way in life and end up in a place (a good one) that you had no idea was possible. I love your patterns and have knit one of your rabbits. I’ll do it again when I find time between projects as they are so adorable. Again, congratulations and love to your family.

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  1701. A very Happy Anniversary to you! I love following your account on Instagram and keeping up with your creations. You are a very clever lady!
    Thank you for the opportunity to win some of your lovely work.

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  1702. I am always so excited when I see you have a new post. Love, love, love your knitted animals and especially love that they carry a suitcase :-). I would like to try to knit one of your patterns…but I don’t know if I’ll ever get to that skill level so I just enjoy seeing the ones you make. Thank you for sharing!

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  1705. Your blog posts never fail to put a smile on my face. I’m always excited to find a new post. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

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  1708. I do not comment very often, however, your Blog is my favourite! You are such a talent. I have all your patterns, although I hardly get time to knit!? Thank you for all your beautiful posts, I know you write for refuge, but you are a refuge in the hurlyburly of life for many of your admirers!

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  1710. Congratulation on your 10 years of blogging. Your blogs have been on my favourites button for years. it brightens up my day to see your knitting,hear what life has thrown at you and how you have turned it around.The photography is lovely, the chickens,veg and the country views.One day I will learn to knit neatly!

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  1711. Discovering your wonderful blog and your little rabbits inspired me to pick up my needles and start knitting again and for that I am truly grateful 😊 X

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  1713. Happy anniversary!
    I was so nervous about my son starting kindergarten, that we didn’t send him until November when he was 5. It’s so scary when they cannot really tell you what happens during the day. It turned out alright. He’s in 3rd grade now.

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  1720. I’ve loved watching your kids grow up, and trying my hand at knitting the sweet animals. I’m still working on the elephant and have more to make. Thank you!

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  1722. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging. I’ve been reading your blog for about 4 years after getting my first iPad. I love your blog, the photography and this year finally got round to purchasing one of your patterns.

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  1727. Thank you! Your blog has brought much pleasure to me and many many people. I am still making my first rabbit using your pattern (intended as an Easter gift for my nephew) – slow but steady progress. I would love to receive one of your animals but even if I don’t, I’d still like to say thank you for your lovely blog, the beautiful photos and the interesting and thoughtful snippets and insights into family life. All the best for the next 10 years!
    Heather

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  1728. Dear Julie,
    I love your blog and I love your creations. I already have knitted 2 bunny girls and 2 bunny boys and gifted them to dear friends. Maybe this time it is me who will be gifted?

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  1729. Congratulations on your anniversary. Your animals are so tiny, neat and beautiful. I knit and crochet and love doing so but my fingers are all thumbs so find your creations wonderful but cannot see ever making them myself. Having had small sons of my own I find it amazing how you can find the time and energy to be so creative when Toby and Amy need you so much. Thank you for being an inspiration on the days my own problems get me down.

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  1732. I am reading your blog for a very long time now. I love the way you write and I certainly love seeing all the creatures you have knit. I hope you will continue for a long time and congratulations with this 10 year jubilee !
    All the best from Holland
    Monique

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  1737. Oh what a precious photo and the only one I’ve ever seen with YOU in it! I’ve enjoyed reading your blog all these years and knitting from your darling patterns. My Little Bunny Girl could use a companion. I enjoy hearing about your kids and adventures as much as seeing your wonderful creations. Keep up the good work. Hugs, Kimmy

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  1738. I am always in awe of your beautiful work! Congratulations on your Blog and I always look forward to reading whatever it is that you have to share with us.

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  1739. I can’t believe it has been ten years. I remember when I first came across your site. I loved it — I looked forward to your next post and to see what little animal you were knitting. All the best, for the next ten years!
    Deb M

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  1740. I’ve just recently found your blog but I’ve enjoyed reading along (I’ve even gone quite a ways back reading from your earlier posts) and think your knitted animals are absolutely adorable! I hope to be able to achieve your level of knitting some day. :o)

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  1741. Dear Julie,
    Congratulations with your blog anniversary!
    About 5 years ago I fell in love with your bunnies but didn’t dare trying them. They never left my mind and this year I made my first bunny girl! I love her and a boyfriend has been in the planning since (yarn at the ready!). I mainly follow you on instagram and Ravelry, but I’ll be reading your blog too from now on!
    Thank you for the discount on your patterns, I snatched up the egg cosy bunnies a few days ago. I figured they would make amazing pressies!
    Congratulations again and here’s to another ten years of blogging!
    With love,
    Irene

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  1743. Oh this picture of your children is so cute! Children change much more in 10 years than we do, luckily…
    Cogratulations on your blog anniversary. You share the most beautiful photos, you write the best articles, and you are the best knitter I have seen on internet. In a nutshell your blog is my favorite. I hope to read it for many more years. Anne

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  1746. Thank you for your wonderful blog! I always feel so inspired and calm after visiting and reading your latest updates.

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  1747. Dear Julie,
    You and your family are a real inspiration. I love to read your blog and have visited regularly since I found it four years ago. Your pictures and animals always shine a light on the darkest of days and Have inspired me greatly. Happy 10th anniversary.

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  1749. Congratulations on beginning your second decade! I look forward to reading your blog very much — and your furry little ones are just gorgeous. All the best! Ellen

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  1751. Hello Julie,
    You said ‘Thank You’ to all out there in ‘Blogland’ for their support, encouragement etc., but the Thanks and Praises should also go to you for, not only, letting us share your life and it’s challenges but also for your inspiration you give to others, like me, who when battling cancer always read your blogs to cheer me up on a down day and to start knitting again. And, for this I am sure that I speak for all fellow bloggers and followers out there I would like to say a big Thank You to you for helping me get through the dark times in my life.
    Gillianx

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  1752. You are such an inspiration to me! I admire the quality of your work, your passion for knitting and your approach to life. I think what inspires me most is the simplicity of doing things well, with the results being so much more pleasing. When I first came across Little Cotton Rabbits, it felt as though I had come home. I had been knitting teddy bears but just didn’t have the time to work out how to make them look like I imagined. I really got myself into some tangles! And when I saw your patterns, they were just what I had imagine – and so much more. I found myself almost unable to breathe with my excitement and itchy fingers. Thanks so much!

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  1753. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging.
    Yours was the first blog I started to follow and I have so enjoyed sharing your world!
    Wish I could knit as well as you do!

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  1754. Congratulation on 10 years of blogging. You are very creative. I love your stories, your photos, and your sweet knitted animals.

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  1755. Can only repeat and agree with all the previous comments – another generous giveaway Julie. Thank you so much for the chance to own one of your gorgeous animals and for your lovely blog which gives so many people so much pleasure. Love the photo of you, Amy and Toby and send my congratulations and best wishes on your tenth anniversary!! xx

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  1756. A friend made your adorable animals and I fell in love with them. I can’t wait to knit them for my grandchildren. Thank you for your patterns.

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  1759. Time just seems to fly by, doesn’t it? Thank you for sharing your blog with us. I find so much joy when I visit here. From your family, to your photography, garden and crafts, I am inspired by each and every post. Thank you! 🙂

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  1761. I admire how you see and create beauty in your life, even in difficult times. Congratulations on ten years of blogging!

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  1762. Congratulations on 10 years! Your animals always bring a smile. I have started on my first bear and can only hope she turns out 1/2 as nice as the ones you create!

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  1763. Dear Julie, I’m so glad you’re still looking after your loyal followers–you’ve given us so much. I think of you fairly often when I’m wide awake at 4 am, trying to figure out how to handle the latest challenges, and I remember that we can all cope as we have to, and choose to. Your blog has been a blessing to me and I send all possible warm thoughts and support to you in the challenges to come. Kate in Oregon.

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  1764. Happy 10th Blogiversary! Your patterns are lovely. Thank you for the chance to win a charming little critter!

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  1765. I check your blog almost every day and if you’ve not posted I revisit older posts and look at your beautifully made animals. Such talent!

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  1773. Hi! My son is also four and is severely autistic as well as blind. I’m also in the middle of making my first girl bunny from your patterns. Thanks so much for your blog. I very much appreciate your perspective and positive outlook, not to mention your amazingly adorable knitting patterns.

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  1774. Hi Julie,
    I have recently purchased almost all of your patterns and am determined to knit all of them…in pairs! Am working on number 3.
    Everyone who sees these wonderful creatures falls in love with them!
    They are simply wonderful and as one friend says “they make me smile”
    Thank you you so much for the joy you have brought to so many. I am a new follower of your blog as well, but look forward to catching up on the last 10 years. Blessings to you and your family.
    Barbara in California

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  1775. Happy Anniversary to you! I so enjoy reading your blog. I love your patterns. Each and every one of your little animals are so special!

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  1777. Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary! Thank you for sharing your patterns with us – I love knitting them its what I do to relax and de-stress! X x

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  1778. Ten years? Wow! I’ve always loved your blog and the peeks into your life & knitting. Here’s to ten more years! x

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  1779. So many comments… but I am giving the giveaway a try!
    10 years fly! I can see it on my own grandchildren. It is always such a joy to look in on your wonderful creations and sharing of Family happenings. I wish I had your Talent! Wishing you many more years of happiness with your blog. You have so much to be proud of!

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  1780. I just met my first little bunny at my knitting shop in Mission Viejo, California. They are precious and like the lady who made it, full of love.
    You have to have lots of patience and love to deal with a child with autism. My daughter is a RSP teacher which means she deals with little children with special needs like your son. Making these adorable little bunnies isa great therapy. I can’t wait to make my first one.
    Linda

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  1781. The most wonderful and touching blog and crafts I ever saw!!
    Best wishes for you and your familiy!!
    Fernanda Cruz

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  1782. I enjoy reading your blog very much and your animals are beautiful. You always manage to produce such wonderful faces!

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  1783. Happy Aniversary, I love reading your blog. That is such a lovely photograph of you and the children. Thank you for the chance to win such a lovely prize 😊Jane x

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  1784. Your pattern’s have brought me great joy, seeing my grand daughter’s faces each time they received the next item. I look forward to reading your blog so much. Best of luck and here’s to the next happy years.

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  1785. I’ve been reading you for a long time now though I’ve never posted any comment. Anyway I’d like to thank you in return. It’s a real pleasure to read your blog and I too feel less isolated reading you. Seing your work, so beautiful, the countryside, a glimpse of your home and family is a real delight and give me hope. I hope you will continue to write for a long time again. Thank you. Love xxx

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  1786. Your blog was one of the first I ever had the pleasure of reading, Julie and I still love popping in to visit. Xox

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  1787. Hopefully there will be another ten years of posting. I value your beautiful workmanship. It is an inspiration. Love to see what will come up next!

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  1789. Congrats on your 10 year anniversary!! I love reading your blog and love your little animals. I think knitting is a therapy we all need as mums and I love making things. Love the picture of your children. Time does go so fast. I’m rather shocked sometimes that my kids are all grown up. Thanks for sharing your blog with all of us.

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  1790. Wow Julie! TEN Years! It was so fun to go back and read your first blog post – boy, we’ve come a long way since then, haven’t we? I love the sweet picture of you and your two little angels — what beautiful little faces! Congratulations on your anniversary — I can’t wait to see what the next 10 years will bring!

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  1791. Congratulations on your decade of blogging! Your creations are wonderful and your patterns beautifully written. And hearing your progress as you cope with Toby’s needs is by turns humbling and inspiring. I’ve used your patterns but would love to own one of your originals – I’m taking it as a sign that September 12th is my birthday…

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  1793. I hope to see another ten years!
    I love your blog it is amazing!
    I love ALL of your patterns, and you do beautiful colors.

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  1794. Congrats on the ten years! That is amazing!
    Your blog is so inspiring I love it.
    I hope someday I can knit as good as you!

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  1795. Happy Anniversary! Wow 10 years! I have enjoyed your hearing about your life experiences with Toby, knitted bunnies, adorable afghan, your darling daughter, garden changes and walks! Look forward to the next 10 years!

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  1796. I’ve been reading your blog for over 9 years. It has been a pleasure and honour to read about your experiences and life. You do a great job! God bless!

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  1800. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent and allowing me the privilege of being an online admirer of your workmanship, I aspire to get to your level of knitting. It has also been very humbling to have an insight into your special family life. Many congratulations on your decade of posting. Wishing you a very happy anniversary and for many more years of knitting and blogging fun.

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  1803. Congratulations on your blogiversary! I love your little animals and have bought two
    of your patterns and can’t wait to make them.

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  1805. So cute, so imaginative, so peaceful. And so joyful. Thank you for bringing so much brightness into so many lives with your life’s passion. Carolyn

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  1806. Hi! Im natalia from argentina!I discovered your art one month ago only! I really love your animals, I bougth a lot of patterns , I will send you a photo of my rabbit finish! Thanks a lot!

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  1807. Although I have only been following your blog for the last 4 years, I always look forward to your posts. I purchased some of your patterns when our first newphew was born and I love making little creations for him & a few for me too. Your work is beautiful.

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  1808. I found your blog about a year ago, and I have been amazed and delighted at the talents you possess and share! I look forward to your posts not only for the projects. but for the expression of your thoughts and ideas about things in general. Congratulations on your ten-year-tenure. I look forward to the next ten!

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  1809. I have just found your blog. Your work is so beautiful and so inspiring for me, also a mother of an handicapped child who loves to knit. Thank you so much for sharing your patterns with us! I will definitely try them!

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  1810. Love your critters AND your patterns. So far I’ve made a bunny and adopted a fox that a friend made as a fundraiser. Love them both!

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  1811. You have a beautiful talent which has inspired me with my knitting projects.
    I have purchased all of your patterns and simply love your designs. I also look
    forward to reading your blog…I feel like I know someone in England now.Thank You!

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  1812. Thank you for sharing your life and talents with us! I first saw your patterns on Ravelry… and fell in love with the cat pattern. It was at that point I began reading and enjoying your blog.
    After a few cats, I moved onto the mouse. All of your patterns are so well done, that even a “non finisher” and relatively simple knitter such as myself can enjoy the process and be very happy with result.
    Would love to win a finished animal…thanks for the chance.

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  1813. I have been in love with your darling animals for YEARS! I have loved reading about your journey and I happily own (and use) several of your patterns. Congratulations on ten years! I hope the next ten is every bit as rewarding and full of every blessing!

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  1815. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging. I love that picture of Toby and Amy – what little cherubs they look. Thank you for sharing your great creations, bunnies, blankets, gloves etc.

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  1817. I have recently discovered your knitting patterns and blog. Both are delightful. I look forward to getting some of your patterns for winter activities and perhaps having fun gifts for my granddaughters. Congratulations on the tenth anniversary of your blog. It takes patience, perseverance and commitment to keep a blog going. Thank you.

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  1818. I love all of your patterns! I don,t know how you do it,but their adorable! Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with us.

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  1819. Congratulations on your 10th year of blogging!! I love all of your knitted creations and your blog entries about your family and children. I have bought some of your patterns in the past and have made them successfully as per your amazing instructions. Keep blogging with us. I too have a child with special needs (she is now 25 and living on her own). I have been through many challenges and your posts have always made me feel like I am not alone. I have been following you since the beginning. Thank you for all that you do!
    Debbie in Ontario, Canada

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  1823. Dear Julie,
    I hope I dont sound too redundant for you….but joyeux anniversaire de 10 ans de blogging et merci beaucoup for your patterns.
    Little Cotton Rabbits and leurs amis light up our lives. 🙂

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  1825. I love reading your blog, often checking if you’ve posted anything new and feeling delighted when a new post appears. Your animals are simply stunning! So joyful.

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  1826. You have created a lovely little corner here and many have found their way to it. I visit regularly and have made one of your rabbits from your pattern- thanks for doing what you do and thanks for the chance to win an actual real-life Little Cotton Rabbit made by your own (by now surely Journeyman level master expert!) fair hands… 🙂

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  1827. I think your marvellous to knit and sew all your animals ,and care for your family to ,it must be hard and challenging looking after Toby too ,your animals are fab and ive had a few of your old patterns ,egg cup holders ,keep blogging ,we love your blog xx

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  1828. Oh my gosh, what a very generous thing to do. You already give us so much joy between your animals, your never-ending help in knitting them and your friendly and enjoyable blog. We always wish you well.

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  1830. Congratulations! I am a new reader of your blog and look forward to your posts. I first saw your little creations on Ravelry and fell in love.

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  1831. awww….it is amazing how quickly 10 years pass by. Congrats on such a wonderful blog and wishing you many more years of blogging happiness. You knits are adorable!

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  1832. Dear Julie, happy anniversary ! You’re such an inspiration ( how adorable your kids in that pic!) ❤ Girl,you have gold hands because your work is so precious. We will be waiting 10 more years of beautiful posts!! Greetings from Portugal – Frederica –

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  1836. Hi Jule, have so enjoyed reading your blog over the years. You have given me the confidence to knit some little animals myself. Congratulations on 10 wonderful years.

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  1837. I’ve been reading your blog almost from the beginning. I’ve always adored your bunnies and your crocheted blankets! Here’s to another ten years of Little Cotton Rabbits.

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  1840. Happy Anniversary! I absolutely love your animals and have all the patterns! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with the world!
    Mariana

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  1841. Congratulations on your blog anniversary! I want to congratulate you and tell you always have a good eye for colors and designing the animals. Nobody can top it like you! I hope to win one of them for my mom’s birthday this Friday! Keep up the great work you do!

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  1845. Your patterns are amazing.Your colors are beautiful. Your blog is so well written.Your knitting is flaw less. You family is beautiful.You are amazing.

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  1849. Thank you for sharing your talents with us for the past ten years! I hope to see another ten years.
    I LOVE your patterns!

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  1850. You are such an inspiration to all of us! I don’t know how you find the time to blog all the time. But we love it.

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  1852. I am so thankful that you’ve shared your creativity and knitting skill with all of us. I was beyond excited when you produced patterns to sell so I could attempt to make my own adorable animals. I’ve purchased several of your patterns, and while mine aren’t nearly as cute as yours, they are very fun to make. Thank you, thank you!

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  1853. Hi Julie,
    I have purchased all of you patterns and have made several of the animals
    For my grandchildren. What fun they are to make and share with my
    Favorite people.
    Thank you,
    Edith Parvin

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  1854. I just love your little animals and would so love to win one.
    Thank you for making them. They are beautiful.

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  1855. Ten years, wow. Such a lovely blog and such beautiful creations. I wish you many more happy, creative years.

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  1857. Julie, I love your blog and your patterns. I recently made my first ever rabbit to your pattern and although I am a very basic knitter with the help of the very clear instructions and You Tube I did it! It was a present for my sister and she loves her Bunjamin Benny! I would love to be in with a chance of winning a Julie original. I don’t think anyone knits these little beauties quite as well as you do!

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  1858. Congratulations! I always look forward to reading a new blog post. Your woollen animals are adorable (I love the hedgehog and the elephant most) and I enjoy looking at your pictures; beautiful colours!

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  1860. I love your work & your blog.I am so enjoying these little creatures but I dont want to part with them once I’ve made them.

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  1862. Your blog is an inspiration to us all. I hope you and your family are doing well.
    Thank you for the ten years of happiness.

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  1863. Toby and Amy are so small in that picture. It’s amazing how the years go by.
    You are so goo about writing on your blog so often.You patterns are amazing! I love them!
    Good will to you and your family.
    Anne

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  1867. Your animals are so lovely. You manage to do them so beautifully. And their faces are sewn very,very well.
    Best wishes,
    Lydia

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  1873. Whoa! That. Is. A. Lot. Of. Comments!! Congrats on blogging for a decade, living in Oz, I miss some of the green from the UK, I love reading your blog, seeing your nature photos, love your grey hens and their fab names, and most of all the absolute cuteness of your knitted wonders! Big thanks, xx

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  1874. Hi Julie,
    I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of years now, and I always enjoy the stories and pictures. I have knit a couple of your creatures for new additions to our extended family!!
    I also have an autistic son, although he is now almost 23 years old!! When I read some of your posts about Toby I find myself thinking, yup, I totally understand.
    So now, 10 years in, please know that you have an understanding and appreciative reader in Ontario, Canada.
    Thanks for being here,
    Frankie

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  1877. Congrats to your 10th blog-anniversary!! 😀 Time flies. I remember reading your blog first in 2011, which encouraged me to knitt some animals for my godchild and my cousin’s children for christmas. I did this without any patterns, it was a lot trial and error, and i had to unravel a lot, but it made so much fun and i kind of then desided to become a teacher for handicrafs. So thanks for that! 🙂
    Sorry for flying off on tangent, however i love your blog, your creativity and that you’re sharing all that with us! Stay tuned! ❤
    Greetings from Austria,
    Liesl

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  1878. Julie,
    I cant tell you the joy your patterns have brought me. I remember I saw one of your bunnie girls on Pinterest. I was totally taken with the cuteness of it. It touched my heart in some way. I did more research and found your blog. The way you have with making everything you touch from photography to layout is just so beautiful. I saw your patterns and I thought could I possibly make one of these adorable creatures. I must tell you I’m addicted to making them now. I give them away and every person that gets one you can see the joy in their face. They love them. So thank you Julie for all the beauty and goodness you give to the world.

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  1880. Happy 10 years! I’m so very glad you took the plunge and wrote that first post. My day is always a little brighter when one of your posts pops into my reader. Heres to the next 10!

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  1881. I love your blog. Thank you so much for sharing the knitting and the ups and downs of your life. Here’s to,another 10 years.

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  1882. Tenth anniversary congratulations. You have been inspirational, wishing you love and luck for the next 10.

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  1883. Congratulations!!! I had my first baby last year and my mother has been knitting her your entire collection!!! So far we have almost 4, almost finish… hopefully they’ll make a great gift from abuela this christmas. Congratulations again!!

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  1884. Thank you so much for sharing your journey – you and your lovely knitted creations have been an inspiration to other mums, like me, who also have children on the spectrum. Thank you from the bottom of my heart 🙂

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  1885. Happy Anniversary! I stopped by today to be cheered by your lovely creations – and as usual they brought a smile to my face.

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  1888. Congratulations! I love to spend sime time after dinner to read your blog! And congratulaciones to be such a fabulous mother for Toby specially.

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  1890. Your blog and your animals have given so much pleasure to so many people! Thank you for sharing them with us!

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  1892. Wow! A decade of blogging, have been loving your blog, photos and knitting for several years – one of the few blogs I always keep up with. Very best wishes, and here’s to the next decade! X

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  1895. When I see “how to” books at the library for little knitted bunnies, I always think “they’re not as cute as Julie’s Little Cotton Rabbits!” I just love your colors and the names you give your little animals. I also look forward to all your pictures of nature, recipes, chickens, and more! Thank you for sharing simple joys.

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  1896. I have enjoyed your blog, photos and yout creativity for several years. Congratulations on 10 years. Your children are beautiful.

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  1898. Well you already have almost 2k comments and mine will probably get lost in there, but I want to say how much I relate. Not the autism, particularly, but the search for friends and companions. The blogging world has many wonderful people!

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  1900. Congratulations on your milestone anniversary! Thank you for sharing your creative spirit with us…your little creatures are beautiful! Blessings to you and your family!

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  1902. Thanks for the chance to win of the cuties. You’ve always had such neat projects along the way to share.

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  1903. Congratulations on 10 years of blogging, and thank you for sharing your projects, insights, and family with us all. I can’t tell you how much your posts brighten my day!

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  1904. Happy Anniversary 🙂 I just love your blog and the adorable little critters you create, your blog has often brightened my day, and for that I thank you, keep up the good work and remember we are here for you too
    Best Wishes
    Lesley

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  1906. Very inspirational weblog, many thanks for sharing what appears to be a very enjoyable pastime for you. I wish you and your family well.

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  1909. happy anniversary!! time sure does fly when you have children! I love your patterns – you are very creative!!!

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  1910. Congratulations Julie for the ten year anniversary. I wish you all the best for your blog and your family. Thank you for sharing with us your creations and your personal life. You are a source of inspiration for us who love knitting. Keep up the good work.

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  1914. Thank you for your blog and your patterns. I always look forward to updates!
    This morning I’m casting on for the boy fox as a gift for my almost here nephew and I’m so looking forward to it. Your patterns are such a joy to knit up.

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  1915. Happy Anniversary!
    Sept 13th is my birthday, so winning one of your lovely creations would be a wonderful birthday present!

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  1918. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary!
    Your knitted animals are to die for, and what an amazing mother you are to your wonderful children.

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  1922. Congrats on this milestone!! I’m a great fan of your patterns, I’ve bought and knitted some of them and can’t wait to have them all! I’d love to get one of these beauties made by yourself . All the best for you and your family 🙂 A big hug from Portugal

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  1923. Ten years flies by, doesn’t it? Congratulations. Thanks for the terrific giveaway. I love your knitted toys. They are so adorable.

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  1925. I can’t remember how long I’ve been reading the blog — 6-7 tears, I think — but I know I’ve been coveting the bunnies for a long time! I love your optimistic spirit and wish you many more years of blogging happiness.

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  1927. congratulations! time goes by so far. You did a really good job with your blog. love to read your post and see new knitting projects. love your pattern 😉

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  1929. Julie, thank you for truly beautiful patterns. Nothing makes me happier than reading your blog and seeing all your new pals as they develop. Sending you best wishes for the next 10 years. Beth

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  1930. Happy Anniversary! Your work is very inspirational and finished so neatly!!! Thank you for all the beautiful patterns!
    From Elizabeth

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  1932. I absolutely love your patterns and your blog. I only discovered you in January of this year, but have since purchased all of your patterns and have knit over a dozen animals. Thank you.

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  1935. Hi Julie, I have bought and made nearly all you patterns for friends and family and love them all, the patterns are very easy to understand. I have recently make a mouse for my grandaughter Eva, who has just started high school. The mouse has her school uniform on. I would love to send you a photo, how can I do this?

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  1936. I found your blog 6 months ago and read it all in three weeks as my bedtime reading. It’s been a pleasure joining you on your journey (even speeded up) and I wish you health and happiness for the future!

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  1937. I love reading your blog and keeping up with your animal knitting, gardening, and family. You have become a friend without even knowing it.
    Thank you!

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  1939. Dear Julie-
    Thank you for bringing such loveliness and comfort into the world in the form of your wonderful softies! Especially those rabbits!

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  1940. I have always loved these beautiful creations of yours! I will consider myself very lucky if I should be one of the lucky winners. The tough part will be choosing which one!

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  1941. Congratulations on ten years of sharing your love for knitting with us all! Your animals are so perfect…my children and I drool over them:-) I’ve tried knitting different dolls and animals in the past, but alas, not so cute as yours! I would love to win one of your bunnies!

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  1942. WIshing you a happy anniversary and many more to come! (Both blog posts and patterns!) You have a gift and we are pretty thankful that you are sharing it with the rest of us.

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  1945. I love the colours that you use and admire your dedication to your craft. Congratulations on your anniversary and thank you for sharing with us.

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  1946. Thank you for sharing with us here and for the opportunity to win one of your beautiful creations! I love reading your blog and hearing your reflections on being a Mum.

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  1948. 10 years is a long time for a blog – Congratulations! Thank you for the absolutely sweetest little critters, they instantly make me smile :))
    Best wishes for the next 10 years !!!

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  1951. Hi Julie, Thanks for taking so much time to blog and share your patterns with us, you have inspired me to pick up my needles again.

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  1952. I think it was your blog that it inspired me to knit toys if only to emulate the beautiful creatures you create. Thank you !

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  1954. Congratulations on your ten year anniversary! I remember reading when Amy was about 11, so I guess I’ve been around for a while too! Thanks for sharing a part of your life with us and your beautiful hand made creations. All the best xo

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  1955. Happy Anniversary! Would love a chance to own one of your lovely and cute animals 🙂
    Looking forward to seeing more of your lovely work.

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  1958. Thank you so much for sharing your blog it is wonderful to share your creativity and have some very small understanding of how affects a family. I love your work and the choices of colour are always so beautiful. I look forward to following for a few more years.

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  1959. Hello Julie,
    Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary!
    I have made 5 of your little animals for my grandchildren and would love to be entered into your draw.
    Looking forward to see what you create next!

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  1961. I love, love, love your patterns (x1000)! My first grandchild is due in December so if I win this will be in the nursery as soon as it arrives! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  1962. THANK YOU! I visit your blog almost everyday to see if you have posted. Your rabbits and all your animals never fail to make me smile, even when my day isn’t going as planned. Your talent is truly amazing and inspiring. Thank you for blogging for 10 years and I hope you continue to blog for at least 10 more. Happy Anniversary.

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  1964. Hard to believe that it had been 9 years that i have been reading your blog, but my DD is about the same age as yours and they have turned into teenagers now so that makes it more believable, the passage of time. Congratulations on 10 years!

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  1965. Hi Julie
    Congratulations on 10 years of blogging.
    Your blog is my favourite – your creations are works of art, simply magical.
    Sharon

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  1966. So many beautiful critters to choose from. I just had a wonderful beach vacation with my autistic grandson to celebrate his going into highschool. Love your blog.

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  1967. I cannot recall how I found your blog. It was years ago. I remember thinking we had much in common. I felt oddly connected though we’ve never met. I am grateful for your musings and your craft.

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  1969. I have such admiration for you! I love your work, my favourite will always be the hedgehogs! They’re sitting here looking at me now!

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  1970. Congratulations on ten years blogging! I love your patterns, have knitted a bunny for my granddaughter so far and plan to knit many more of your wonderful animals X

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  1973. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful talent. i’m just finishing up my first one for my little grandson, a fox. i would love to be able to have one of your cuties to be able to learn from the best.

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  1976. What love! You are so wonderfully prolific. I have admired your work for several years but only started knitting last year. Trying my best to get up the nerve to attempt one of your lovely patterns!

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  1977. Hello Julie,
    Congratulations on your 10th anniversary. I love your creations and your blog is an inspiration to me.Thank you so much for this wonderful giveaway.

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  1978. Thank you so much for your wonderful animals and for making your beautifully designed patterns available to us. You are an inspiration.

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  1979. I just love your animals. I have the patterns and love them all. I would love to have one of yours.
    And would treasure it.
    Thanks
    Sandi

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  1981. Congratulations on your blog anniversary. It’s hard to believe 10 uses went by!! I remember wanting to buy the bunnies the first time I saw it and it was HARD to get!! Lol! Thanks for the opportunity!!

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  1982. Gosh 10 years of blogging … congratulation. Your blog is always a lovely place to visit & I so enjoy your posts. Thank you for the chance to enter your wonderful giveaway.

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  1983. Congratulations! I love your site and your little cotton rabbits. Thank you for sharing and for all of the inspiration … looking forward to seeing many more years of your insights and creations.

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  1984. I’m commenting because 1) I’d like to win, and 2) I wanted to say I love your animals and have purchased the boy fox and am currently working on it now….I don’t often purchase patterns, but I had to. I feel more animals in my future..

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  1985. Well done to have consistently posted to your blog for so long. I alwayw love your patterns and look forward to anything new.

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  1987. A good friend has just introduced me to your beautiful knitted animals. I am having great fun deciding which one I am going to knit first. I love them all so much.

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  1988. CONGRATULATIONS on your 10th anniversary! I have so enjoyed knitting rabbits, cats and bears from your very clear patterns for my grandchildren. Each stitch with love, I tell them. Cannot count the many times reading your blog has lifted my spirits when feeling ‘down’. Thank you for being an inspiration to so many people throughout the world including Diana in Perth, Western Australia.

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  1991. Congratulations on your blog anniversary! I love visiting your world with its gentle colours, beautiful crafts and honest approach. Please keep it up for another ten (at least) 🙂

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  1993. Your blog is one of my favorites. I love hearing about how you handle life with such grace, You are truly an amazing artist.

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  1994. I love reading your blog,you handle life with such grace. You are an amazing artist. Thank you for allow all of us to see into your life,

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  1997. Hi Julie love your blog have made endless cupcakes I’ve recently become a grandmother to a gorgeous little girl so hope to start making your animals also like to thank you as your old China blanket inspired me to learn to crochet and now I have my own old China blanket x

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  1998. My mom’s current epigram :
    Stay Calm
    and
    Keep Knitting
    Little Cotton Rabbits!!!
    Thank You Julie for the sunshine in her life
    Happy 10 yrs blogging

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  1999. Happy anniversary, and thank you for your generosity in sharing not only your wonderful patterns and beautiful photographs but also your insights into responding to Toby’s autism. All are very much appreciated.

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  2000. Thank you for your generosity in sharing not only your wonderful patterns and beautiful photographs but also your experience with Toby’s autism. All are greatly appreciated.

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  2002. Happy anniversary! I have been reading your blog for a few years now, and you never fail to inspire me 🙂 Keep up the good work!

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  2004. If I live to be 100 and I will be 70 in October, I will never see a more well dressed cotton tail rabbit! These are magnificent and the outfits are oh so charming! I work at the Christmas store in Coeur d Alene, ID and I saw the Christmas outfit, oh my gosh! I have a young mother friend who is having a little girl and I am thinking of her! These are treasures for sure! You have a true gift!!!

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  2009. Congratulations on your tenth anniversary! I have been reading for about six years and love every one of your creations. Thank you for sharing with us and for the opportunity to win.

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  2011. Hi! Maybe this time??? Love your work for many years now. Your blog has given much to so many. Continued blessings.

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  2012. Congratulations on your anniversary! I am in awe of your talent and creations. Thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway.

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  2017. Your blog is such an inspiration to so many people- thank you!
    To many more years blogging and giving people joy!
    Katie x

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  2018. These are absolutely beautiful! I once tried to knit ones similar to these and as a beginner could not make head nor tail of the instructions so gave up!

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  2024. Oh I hope l still have a chance to enter! I so love knitting your patterns but there is nothing like having one made by you. All the best for the future, Sigrun

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  2025. Julie, you have been a great inspiration to many of us. Your creativity, lovely photos, gardening, and tours of your part of the world have often brought me peace and tranquility when I have needed it. So I want to thank you for sharing your life with me.

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  2027. Happy Anniversary!
    I love your blog, your creations and all the stories about you and your family. Thank you!
    Wish you all the best!

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  2028. Your patterns, blog, images have brought joy to so many people. Iv loved knitting from your patterns to give to family and friends. Looking forward to more. Janet

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  2033. Lovely knitted animals! Perfect for the baby box I’m making for my new grandson arriving later this month!

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  2036. Congratulations! 10 years is a lot! I just found your blog, but I love the toys you’re making and will try to make my son one 🙂 Best wishes!

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  2037. So many people before me, but I like your animals sorry much that I want to taken a chaniet just in time. Hartelijke groeten Beerta.

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  2038. So many people before me, but I like your animals sorry much that I want to taken a chaniet just in time. Hartelijke groeten Beerta.

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  2039. So many people before me, but I like your animals sorry much that I want to taken a chaniet just in time. Hartelijke groeten Beerta.

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  2040. So many people before me, but I like your animals sorry much that I want to taken a chaniet just in time. Hartelijke groeten Beerta.

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  2041. So many people before me, but I like your animals sorry much that I want to taken a chaniet just in time. Hartelijke groeten Beerta.

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  2042. So many people before me, but I like your animals sorry much that I want to taken a chaniet just in time. Hartelijke groeten Beerta.

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  2043. So many people before me, but I like your animals sorry much that I want to taken a chaniet just in time. Hartelijke groeten Beerta.

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  2044. So many people before me, but I like your animals sorry much that I want to taken a chaniet just in time. Hartelijke groeten Beerta.

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  2045. So many people before me, but I like your animals sorry much that I want to taken a chaniet just in time. Hartelijke groeten Beerta.

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  2046. I had no idea you had started all of these lovely things 10 years ago! I saw your patterns and fell in love with them immediately and you were my inspiration to try my hand at knitting. I have started my first bunny and your pattern is easy enough for me to make a decent replication of your handiwork, I’m sure my second one will be better though. I am looking forward to adding to my knitting and ravelry library some of your other amazing patterns.

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  2047. I’m happy to meet you, even if only on the web. I was lucky enough to be able to buy, over time, four yours creations and hope to continue the collection. Congratulations and best wishes to all your beautiful family.

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  2049. Julie, all of us are blessed because you started this blog. We have known a fantastic person with a great talent and most important an enormous heart. Congratulations!!

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  2050. Congratulations on reaching 10 years of your fabulous blog Julie! I love your blog and your patterns. You inspired me to teach my teenagers to knit and my 3-nager is still nagging me to finish her teddy bear (it’s in knitted pieces!?). Keep up your wonderful work, you are a knitting legend in my book! xx

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  2052. I love reading your posts and have been following them for several years now. You’re knitting is beautiful – I love the animals. Thankyou

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  2054. Congratulations on your blogging success and your talent for creating such georgeous little creatures – they really are exceptionally lovely. I admit to having a big soft spot for the bunnies – they really are the cutest things. Thanks for the chance to win – I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed!

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  2055. I found your little knitted girl bunny this am while scrolling Pinterest which led to your Etsy page. I love your work and will have to see if my skills are up to making my own knitted bunny.
    I own a live bunny with a sense of humor and I am the mother of a grown son with AS.
    Congratulations on 10 years!

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  2056. Congratulations … A fantastic achievement and such a dedication to your crafting skill ! Found your blog last year and now dip in regularly to see what you have been busy making. Good luck to you as you set about the next 10 years !!!

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  2057. Congratulations on ten years. Your creativity is much admired. Thanks for your generosity sharing this blog with us.
    Carol

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  2058. 10 ans, quel beau jubilée!!!
    c’est toujours un plaisir de lire votre blog et vos patrons sont géniaux!
    continuez comme ça, merci beaucoup
    meilleures salutations depuis la Suisse
    Françoise

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  2060. I love your blog, your patterns and your ability to share love , happiness and real life struggles with us with dignity ! Thank you!

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  2064. Congratulations on 10 years of your blog which is always a treat to read. Thank you so much for giving us a chance to win one of your wonderful creations

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  2065. I started reading your blog in 2007 and fell in love with your bunnies then. You have brightened my days. Thank you

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  2066. Happy anniversary! You have thoughtfully and openly shared your life and creative passion – and while your knitting was what drew me to your blog it was your heart and deep love of family that has kept me coming back. We, your readers, share your love of family and creative pursuits as antidotes for what stresses life throws at us. May you have many more full and loving years ahead (and on the blog!)

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  2067. Thank you,your beautiful well written and easy to follow patterns have been a big help getting me through a tough period in my life,love your blog congratulations.Keep them coming love these little animals.

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  2068. Congratulations on 10 years of Blogging. We’re all the richer for having all your lovely knitted animals and patterns made available for our viewing pleasure. I’d love to be the winner of one of your precious creatures!

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