Little friends far away…

August 15, 2007 Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)41 Comments

In the absence of any new little friends to show you (although there are now some in production) I thought I’d share some pictures of some ‘old’ little friends in new places. Here are a few toys who’ve settled very happily into their new homes and dropped me a line.

Pablo has moved in with with Janice and even has his own personal guard dog, the lovely Sumo.

Kat at sent me some pictures of Tessie and Rosemary who are enjoying being together in her beautiful craftroom

These two ladies are obviously having fun with Shannon at Minerva Turkey

Dougie is having a great time in Australia with Kim and sent me a postcard:

Winifred has made some beautiful new friends over at biscuit’s house

And last but most definitely not least Mr Minky has had an awesome time since leaving here – he’s now been on holiday and got his ear pierced! Dave has documented the full debauchery of his adventures here, it’s brilliant – you have to check it out!

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Ravelry and happiness…

August 12, 2007 Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)21 Comments

I was so happy on friday because I got my long awaited Ravelry invite! I spent most of yesterday evening browsing and playing – it’s very addictive (I know, I should get out more!).

It is astounding how popular this new website has been and the 2 people running it deserve medals for the sheer amount of hardwork in putting it together, ironing out the bugs and keeping cool under intense pressure from all us impatient knitters.

Anyone else on Ravelry yet? If you are leave me a comment with your details and I’ll come and visit you. If you’re already signed up then pop in and visit me – on Ravelry I’m bunnyknitter. And if you’re a knitter and you’re not yet signed up – pop over to Ravelry, see what all the fuss is about and get your name on the invite list!

I am also happy today because my little girl told me she wants
to be just like me when she grows up (bless her little cotton socks!) I know it’s only a matter of time before this kind of thing becomes
a thing of the past – the days when
she wants to wear the same things as me are definitely numbered. In a
few short years she’ll scorn the entire contents of my wardrobe, but for
now we can wear matching shoes in harmony!!

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lovely awards!

August 10, 2007 Julie (little Cotton Rabbits)11 Comments

It’s so nice to get awards and I’m really lucky at the moment because I’ve just bagged two! The first is a ‘nice matters’ award from both Suzie Sews and Marie Chantal. Bella Enchanted started this award and she suggested it be awarded to those that are just nice people, good
blog friends and those that inspire good feelings and inspiration!
Those that care about others that are there to lend support or those
that are just a positive influence in our blogging world!

I’ve been pondering who to pass it on to because in the crafty circles that I run in there is a real prevelance of nice people – obviously creativity and being nice go hand-in-hand! To whittle down my list I’ve picked the people who’ve really been nicest to me since I started blogging – the ones who’ve emailed and freely offered support and friendship, so in no particular order my 7 nice awardees are

Zoe – Zoe’s Knitting bag
Katie – What Katie did
Maddie – Maddy’s Glass House
Kirsten – Kirsten Can
Janet Clare
Alice – Raspberry
Rebecca – Irish Sally Garden

I feel a bit guilty about the second award as I’ve been sitting on it for ages. Also I’m not sure I quite deserve the acolade (being a 41 year old mum of
two I’ve never felt less like a rockin’ girl – more of a rockin’ chair
girl!) but I’m very grateful all the same to be nominated by Kirsten
and Sue as a…