I don't know where the time has gone this week - suddenly it's nearly over and there's still so much to do - maybe I slipped into a temporal rift in the space time continuum (see, I just can't shake that star trek thing) or maybe it's just Christmas. Amy has had a busy week - becoming a Brownie, doing her school play (she remembered her lines well despite being horribly nervous, poor kid!) and the general atmosphere has upped in tempo - by the time we reach non-uniform/Christmas lunch/fun day next Tuesday my good humour may well be flagging! I've still managed to resist putting the tree up as it's a magnet for Toby who seems compelled to climb to the top! The plan is to put it up on Saturday - a balance between pleasing Amy and having to be on constant alert for Toby starting his ascent - I always hang little bells around the bottom so that I have some audible warning of an imminent assault on the north face!
On a knitting note I have a box full of heads, legs bodies etc all ready for sewing up over Christmas. I'm enjoying working with some gorgeous new colours in 100% alpaca and baby cashmerino and am having fun with bears and monkeys as well as bunnies. Have completed my first panda - yet to be clothed but you can have a peek here.Have a great weekend all and if you're venturing out to the shops, good luck!
Julie - I read your blog often (remember me? I purchased Dougie from you) and just want to tell you that I love the panda! He has the kindest face!
Posted by: Lisa Isaacs | December 14, 2006 at 02:18 PM
Oh wow, he's adorable!
Posted by: Flibbertygibbet | December 14, 2006 at 04:51 PM
Oh he's a dote, reminds me of Sooty & Sweep
Posted by: Rebecca (eco felter in rural Ireland) | December 14, 2006 at 09:30 PM
Oh my! I received my little cake yesterday, and I love it! Thank you.
I know for certain, I'll be keeping you in wool money in the coming year! Just wonderful things you make!
Posted by: chronicler | December 15, 2006 at 01:20 AM
I know how Amy and you are feeling, we have had one thing after another this week and Wednesday was a nighmare with three things all on at once.
Love the bells on the Christmas tree, great idea.
That Panda just looks so cute, I do love a teddy.
Have a wonderful weekend trimming the tree.
Posted by: Maddy | December 15, 2006 at 09:06 AM
You have to stop creating things that send my cute pressure rising. It's not good for anybody!!! Seriously, I love Pandas so much. I am so chuffed you are working on some.
Posted by: Cherry Menlove | December 15, 2006 at 09:43 AM
The Panda is Precious! I think even NAKED, it's CUTE!
Posted by: SCARLETT | December 15, 2006 at 02:00 PM
Sorry i've been missing in blogland (MIB?)!
I love love love all your new designs! The monkey is awesome, and i love the christmassy tights on the bunnies! All so wonderful!
Posted by: shoofly | December 15, 2006 at 06:52 PM
Gorgeous panda.
Posted by: carolyn | December 15, 2006 at 07:32 PM
I do wish I could buy EVERYTHING you make Julie..... so adorable :o)I know looking at your toys will always put a smile on my face, thank you for that
Posted by: Linda | December 16, 2006 at 08:36 AM
A very cute little panda, well done.
Posted by: littlejennywren | December 16, 2006 at 10:09 AM
OH Julie, that panda is simply adorable!
I can't wait to see the whole zoo!
Posted by: monica | December 17, 2006 at 08:35 PM
Oh my gosh - he is sooooo cute. Loving this blog - will be back often.
Posted by: Melly | December 29, 2006 at 08:25 AM