I apologise if you're getting a bit fed up of pictures of yarn but (no slur intended on my wonderful husband) this does it for me!!

Colour grown organic cotton by Blue Sky in 'bone', 'sand', 'nut' and 'pebbles' (bought from the gorgeous Loop). It's incredibly soft and lovely and is patiently waiting to be turned into a set of big bunnies.

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:

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.

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!)

Won’t be getting much time for blogging over the next 1 week, 5 days, 16 hours and 32 minutes (do you get the impression I’m already looking forward to the kids being back at school?). Yesterday was great as it was warm and sunny and we were in the garden for most of the day, picnic lunch, building sandcastles in the sandpit, lots of trampoline bouncing and just enjoying the warmth outside (feels like it’s been a long winter!). I even managed to finish these knitted cakes – sewing on the beads whilst sitting in the sunshine! (they’re now winging their way to Lilimay – a new shop in Brighton)

Today is not so nice – drizzly rain this morning resulted in a shopping trip just to get out of the house and it’s too windy and cold to sit outside (although Toby is still bouncing as I write!). Still, we have some fun planned for later in the week and we’re looking forward to catching up with old friends. Fingers crossed for more knitting in the sun! Will post again when I can!