crafts & knitting

A postcard from an old friend

I always love hearing from people who have one of my toys – it’s so nice to get feedback, so you can imagine how big my grin was when I received this:

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It’s a postcard from little Alfie Bunny who left here in a padded envelope a few weeks ago. I’m always a little sad when the final bit of tape goes on a parcel and one of my little creatures begins their journey to a new home. But Alfie has definitely landed on his feet and clearly could not have gone to a better home. He also sent me this photo and a note saying that although he didn’t catch a fish he didn’t mind too much as he prefered carrots for his supper anyway.

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Alfie

What bunny could ask for more – holidays, encouragement to try outdoor pursuits and being well catered for in the culinary department (a much better life than his previous one of sitting in a box under the stairs with his siblings). Parting may well be such sweet sorrow but I take lots of comfort from knowing that Alfie is out there, living life to the full and enjoying every moment with the wonderful Michaela (who by the way makes awesome cakes and has just started her blog – so pop over and say hello!)

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Happy to be back with lots to be thankful for!

Ahhhh, it's nice to back behind the keyboard again! Not that the last couple of weeks haven't been fun, but my soul has been longing for a little peace and quiet and some gentle-paced knitting & blogging time. We've been out and about lots thanks to the lovely weather – more summery than spring-like and the kids have had a pretty active time visiting friends, playing in the garden and going to various parks. We also spent most of last week at my Mum & Dad's where they had great fun.

Now that Toby is back at school (and Amy goes back on Wednesday) I'm reacquainting myself with my pointy sticks and beloved Cath Kidston knitting bag. I'm working on some toys for the wonderful Mahar Drygoods and once these are done I'm hoping to get some done for my little shop.

Thanks to everyone who has emailed or left comments here over the last 2 weeks – I'm still working my way through an email backlog (not helped by the fact my ancient mac no longer supports hotmail but a new computer is hopefully on it's way so here's hoping you'll bear with me).

Thanks too to Anne at Bunny Tales who wrote some wonderfully complimentary words about my blog. I'll be taking up her tag in the next few days.

The last of the thanks, but by no means the least, goes out to the lovely Alice at Raspberry who sent a beautifully packaged, gorgeous corsage and wonderful handmade card – thanks so much Alice, I will be treasuring both – they are a fab treat to arrive home to.

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