I first posted on September 3rd 2006 - and what a fabulous adventure the last year has been! Through this blog I've met some wonderful people, made lots of new friends and felt comfortable enough to bear my soul to a sympathetic and kind-spirited group of lovely people - yes you! There are so many callous, cruel and malicious things going on in the world and reading the warm and friendly comments that I get here is the perfect antidote. I'm grateful for the warmth I've found here and I deeply appreciate that you take the time to visit and leave me comments.
The children are back at school today. Luckily the morning routine went without too many hitches (apart from me chipping my favourite mug) and now I'm getting on with the business of soaking up some peace and quiet, and of course drinking tea (from my poor old chipped mug) and knitting!
Anyway, seeing as this is my 1 year anniversary I thought I'd have another giveaway. So if you fancy winning yourself a little cotton cupcake then leave a comment (just say Hi if nothing else comes to mind) and in a week I'll do a random prize draw.
Thanks again for visiting x
Hi Julie,
first of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your wonderful blog. Even if I did not read it for the whole of last year (I discovered it just a couple of months ago) you can be sure I will do it for the next one! I love your knitting and your way of writing.
Also my daughter will be back in school soon and I'm very looking forward to be back in the old, nice school days atmosphere.
Your knitted cupcakes are so lovely that only looking at the picture makes me smile: they are the perfect birthday treat!
All the best to you and your kids
ciao
Gallina (an Italian blogger)
Posted by: Gallinavecchia | September 04, 2007 at 12:28 PM
Hooray for new school years!! Sorry about your mug :-(
I much enjoy your blog, with its honesty and insights, creative inspiration and beautiful photographs. Tucker the bunny is enjoying life in Brooklyn, NY, sharing a crib with my feisty 15-month-old daughter.
Best,
Kim
Posted by: Kim | September 04, 2007 at 12:29 PM
Oh, yes and happy blogiversary!
Posted by: Kim | September 04, 2007 at 12:29 PM
Happy blogiversary! I just love all the cute things you make :)
Posted by: Hope | September 04, 2007 at 12:34 PM
Well as Bartholomew is being weaned as we speak, he would love to get his gums into a little cake. Family are all doing well, Alfie and Blossom are proving to be very dedicated parents and are taking great care of their new son. Personally I think he's got them wrapped around his little fingers, they spoil him rotten, but he's worth it!
Posted by: Michaela | September 04, 2007 at 12:42 PM
Hi Julie
Just recently discovered your blog and love checking in to see what's new. Your soft toys are divine. Happy first blog birthday.
All the best, Heidi
Posted by: Heidi | September 04, 2007 at 12:59 PM
Hello
Its hard to believe a year already, I've only been going for about 8mths and you just bare your soul dont you, its great.
keep up with the knitting and cant wait to see more bunnies - when your ready obviously. x
Posted by: Deanne | September 04, 2007 at 01:01 PM
happy blog-anniversary!
and yes.... count me in the draw!!
Posted by: monica | September 04, 2007 at 01:16 PM
I'll add my voice to the congratulatory chorus! All the best to you in the upcoming years of blogging and knitting!
And I see that your day was lovely and sunny, as was ours here in Dublin on the children's first day of school. Funny how some of the most beautiful days happen then. Could it be a 'cosmic' response to the collective happiness of parents everywhere?
Posted by: a simple yarn | September 04, 2007 at 01:18 PM
Hi julie happy blogging birthday. Everything you knit makes me smile thankyou sarah
Posted by: sarah | September 04, 2007 at 01:20 PM
Happy, happy bloggy-versary! I really enjoy stopping by. I thought I was going to die when you showed us where you stayed in Croyde! So incredible. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Posted by: Amy B. | September 04, 2007 at 01:21 PM
Congratulations on a year, Julie, and your polka dot mug is beautiful, chip and all.
Posted by: Megan | September 04, 2007 at 01:22 PM
Hello Julie,
Happy blogbirthday!!! I have been sending you a few emails lately, so I leave it to this right now;-)
Posted by: Martine | September 04, 2007 at 01:33 PM
I love your blog and your little Rabbits. Happy anniversary and heres to the next year.
Posted by: Debbie | September 04, 2007 at 01:44 PM
Congratulations. The cupcakes are beautiful.
Posted by: Kathy | September 04, 2007 at 01:48 PM
Happy one year blog birthday !!
Sarah x
Posted by: pink-petal-designs | September 04, 2007 at 01:52 PM
I would love to have one of your cupcakes. I can never seem to be able to buy one of your beautiful animals. Anyway, you amaze me. All the stuff you do and still have time to craft. When I was a young mother, I didn't have the energy for anything extra. You are an extraordinary person and God has blessed you mightily. Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Terry | September 04, 2007 at 02:05 PM
Happy birthday to a lovely blog.
Posted by: sara | September 04, 2007 at 02:05 PM
happy blog-anniversary, julie! i'm so glad to have 'met' you! :)
Posted by: kirsten | September 04, 2007 at 02:16 PM
Happy Anniversary! I always look forward to reading your entries. Best wishes for the coming year.
Posted by: Amanda B | September 04, 2007 at 02:18 PM
Happy 1st Anniversary
I think your blog is one of the best and I always look forward to reading your updates.
Good luck for many more blogging anniversaries.
Posted by: Chris | September 04, 2007 at 02:26 PM
Happy Blogday!
Posted by: crystal | September 04, 2007 at 02:26 PM
Don't take this the wrong way..but I thought you were much older than that! Happy Blog Birthday to a lovely read. Not that you're 'just' a read..or anything! I'll stop now safe to say I'd love to throw my hat in for a cupcake! They are exquisite.
Posted by: bigbucketgirl | September 04, 2007 at 02:34 PM
Happy Blogiversary from me, too! All of your creations are simply scrumptious and delightful! The comment from Monica about the "cosmic response" of parents made me chuckle. I was just thinking about how the first day of school always seems to so beautiful, even here in Minneapolis. I think Monica is really on to something! Anyway, best wishes for the coming year!
Posted by: Joanie | September 04, 2007 at 02:40 PM
Happy anniversary.
Glad all went well this morning. I'm dreading tomorrow getting my aspergers son to school.
I'm spotting a fellow Cath Kidston addict. Gotta love that knitting bag.
xx
Posted by: Kerry | September 04, 2007 at 02:43 PM
Congratulations on your first anniversary! Love your knitting bag!
Posted by: Valerie | September 04, 2007 at 02:47 PM
Happy Anniversary! Thanks for a year of great reading and inspiring making!
Posted by: Carrie | September 04, 2007 at 02:51 PM
A very happy Blog Birthday Julie. You know I'm your number one cup cake fan!!!!! Enjoy your day and put your feet up. Are you going to Ally Pally in October? Me and Sophie are going on the Sunday.
Posted by: Zoe | September 04, 2007 at 02:54 PM
Happy Blogday! I love seeing your creations and I love reading your blog. I raise my mug to you for another year ahead!
Posted by: Jane Weston | September 04, 2007 at 03:02 PM
i think mums will be giving a nationwide sigh of relief this week!, and happy blog birthday : )
Posted by: lucykatecrafts | September 04, 2007 at 03:03 PM
Happy anniversary :) Love that knitting bag!
Posted by: Kirsten | September 04, 2007 at 03:05 PM
Happy blogversary! Love your blog - especially the mix of stories - life and knitting. Wishing you a wonderful year to come!
ps: sorry about the chip...
Posted by: Clara | September 04, 2007 at 03:10 PM
Happy Blogaversary! I love your blog -- and of course your adorable rabbits and monkeys and bears, oh my!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | September 04, 2007 at 03:10 PM
Happy Birthday Blog! May there be many more.
Posted by: Anina | September 04, 2007 at 03:28 PM
Hi Julie - Happy 1st Birfday to your blog - thanks for giving us lots of lovely stuff to look at and read! Put me down for the cupcake draw - they are yummy!
Posted by: Caroline Bletsis | September 04, 2007 at 03:51 PM
Here's to many many more years of your fab-tasic blog! Hip hip...hooray!
Posted by: CharlieP | September 04, 2007 at 03:53 PM
Congratulations!! I lllurrrve your cupcakes!! Actually I love all your knits. You should publish a pattern book - I'd be first in line.
Posted by: Nicole | September 04, 2007 at 03:56 PM
Happy Bloggiversary - just love the cupcakes
Posted by: Anne Bebbington | September 04, 2007 at 03:58 PM
ooooh, so happy blogiversay. I love your cupcakes. And yes, I second Nicole, you should publish a book :-)
Posted by: ramona | September 04, 2007 at 04:01 PM
ooh i love your little cupcakes :)
Posted by: caroline | September 04, 2007 at 04:16 PM
Happy anniversary!! Love your work!
Posted by: brandy | September 04, 2007 at 04:18 PM
Happy 1st Anniversary on your blog! I love your little knitted rabbits and your cupcakes are adoraable. I have enjoyed reading your blog.
Posted by: Karin | September 04, 2007 at 04:21 PM
Hi, and happy birthday to your pretty blog! I just found you a month or so, and what a joy. I'm new to the online crafting community, and feel like I've found my nirvana.
Posted by: KC | September 04, 2007 at 04:23 PM
Happy blogiversary!! A Cath Kidston store and the Emma Bridgewater store were two of MY must see tourist destinations this past summer...just shows how many kindred spirits there are out in blog land...it's been nice getting to know you.
Posted by: carolyn | September 04, 2007 at 04:28 PM
You bring some much needed sunshine to lots of people through your blog- so thank you! I am really hoping to be able to purchase one of your toys some day!
Posted by: Beth | September 04, 2007 at 04:34 PM
Happy Birthday Little Cotton Blog (and all rabbits and other animals that live with you!) Look how many comments you have had already! Shows how much we all love your work Julie! Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket | September 04, 2007 at 04:35 PM
Happy One Year Anniversary!
Posted by: Lisa Wakely | September 04, 2007 at 04:36 PM
Happy Blogiversary! I always love seeing the pictures of your latest bunny creations.
Posted by: Miss T | September 04, 2007 at 04:42 PM
Happy blogiversary!
Posted by: sarah | September 04, 2007 at 04:53 PM
Happy Anniversary! Best wishes to you and the kids for a great year!
Karen
Posted by: Karen | September 04, 2007 at 04:57 PM